This Scuttlebutt Episode 11 clip features Major (GA – Retired) Beverly Shepard and Combat Veteran Major General (TX – Retired) Anthony Woods as they examine the growing nationwide transition of State Defense Force uniforms, specifically the shift from tr ...
When Communication Fails, Missions Fail: Texas State Guard 1st Brigade Makes Sure That Never Happens
As units of Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) prepare across the state for their upcoming annual training cycles, formations are placing renewed emphasis on the fundamentals that ensure mission success. Among these, communication remains one of the ...
Ready for Any Mission: Puerto Rico State Guard Completes Force Wide Medical Screening
The Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force) has once again demonstrated its commitment to readiness and operational excellence through the successful completion of its annual full health assessment across the force. This critical evaluation reflect ...
Elite State Guard Medical Unit At It Again Strengthening The Tennessee Army National Guard
Over the past several years we have consistently highlighted the extraordinary contributions of the 61st Medical Battalion of The Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force) and the critical role they have played in supporting The Tennessee National Guar ...
Scuttlebutt Episode 11 – A Nationwide Look at State Defense Force Uniforms
Episode 11 of Scuttlebutt marks a significant transition for the podcast as Major General (TX - Retired) Anthony Woods joins as the new co-host, bringing his experience as a US Army combat veteran and former Commanding General of the Texas State Guard to ...
Georgia SDF Soldier Earns Prestigious Chad Mercer Award in State Best Warrior Challenge
The Georgia State Defense Force has once again demonstrated its growing role within the Georgia Department of Defense, recently being invited to participate in the Georgia National Guard Best Warrior Challenge for another consecutive year. As previously ...
South Carolina State Guard’s New Website Highlights Importance of Digital Recruitment for All State Defense Forces
The South Carolina State Guard Public Affairs Office, led by Major David Finleyson, recently announced the launch of a new recruiting website designed to better connect with prospective applicants and showcase the organization’s mission, capabilities, an ...
Georgia State Defense Force Invited Again to Participate in The Georgia National Guard Best Warrior Challenge
The Georgia State Defense Force has once again been invited to participate in the Georgia Best Warrior Competition, an elite multi day event designed to demonstrate the readiness, strength, and professional competence of soldiers from the Georgia Departm ...
Poll – What is the Primary Factor Influencing Your Decision Regarding Donating to our Current Fundraiser?
Help Us Strengthen the Future of StateDefenseForce.com Over the past week we launched our first major public fundraising campaign to support the expansion of our programs, including legislative advocacy for better benefits and creating new State Defen ...
StateDefenseForce.com Announces Major Fundraiser to Support State Defense Force Programs Nationwide *UPDATED
Ensuring Those Who Serve Their State Are Not Forced to Serve Alone Across the United States, State Defense Force volunteers stand ready to support disaster response, emergency management, and continuity of operations during statewide crises. These ...










