This Sunday, August 28th at 6 PM EST, StateDefenseForce.com will be hosting a new live episode of our community podcast, Scuttlebutt.
We’ll continue to bring you the most current news and updates from State Defense Forces across the nation. In this episode, however, we’re taking it a step further—addressing a key issue selected by you, our community, through Patreon polls. Every member, including those in the Free Tier, has a voice in the process, ensuring everyone has the chance to help shape the discussion.
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This week’s debate centers on the question “Should State Defense Forces Participate in Overseas Mission Support for The National Guard?”
Our hosts will revisit the 2006 Maryland Defense Force 10th Medical Regiment’s joint international deployment with the Maryland Air National Guard medical detachment—a successful medical and humanitarian mission to Bosnia-Herzegovina. From there, we’ll dive into the legislation we proposed to the U.S. Congress that could transform future deployments. Instead of relying on expensive contractors, the Department of Defense and National Guard could draw on skilled, volunteer State Defense Force troops—saving thousands in taxpayer dollars while giving these citizen-soldiers greater opportunities to serve.
This isn’t just a conversation; it’s a critical discussion about the future of State Defense Forces and how our proposals could shape legislation across the country. And we want you to be part of it. The episode will be streaming live on YouTube, where you can share your thoughts in real time and help influence the direction of the debate.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this pivotal dialogue and help shape the future of State Defense Forces.
This Sunday, August 28th at 6 PM EST -> https://youtube.com/live/_aE6K8YYILg?feature=share
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