The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) opened the month by paying tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Francis Marion during the 250th Anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. This anniversary marked not only a remembrance of one of So ...
Throughout the decades, we’ve seen State Defense Forces rise, fall, or remain stagnant in the missions they perform, the training they employ, and the level of importance they hold within their state’s emergency response system. Some states, like The New ...
The Virginia Defense Force recently gathered at Fort Pickett for its semiannual Multi-Unit Training Assembly, a multi-day drill that brings every unit of the organization together for synchronized training, readiness evaluations, and full immersion in mi ...
On November 5th, we reported that the Governor of South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster, had activated the South Carolina State Guard to participate in Operation One South Carolina — a coordinated statewide effort to support families aff ...
In this compelling and previously untold Scuttlebutt Podcast clip from Episode 7, Director of StateDefenseForce.com Jean Marciniak and Major (GA – Ret.) Beverly Shepard of the Georgia State Defense Force dive deep into one of the most remarkable missions ...
In our last poll, our Patreon community decided that we should explore whether State Defense Forces should deploy overseas to assist the National Guard during their missions abroad—a topic that has sparked intense interest across the SDF community. In ...
It has been a long and demanding year for the soldiers of the Texas State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 6th Brigade. From constructing new military facilities during annual training to deploying alongside their brothers and sisters in other Texas State G ...
Government shutdowns are a time of stress and uncertainty for Americans. While leaders in Washington work toward a resolution, State Defense Forces have stepped forward to support those most affected. The situation is particularly challenging for service ...
The Louisiana State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 1st Area Command has had a busy October, marking an important period of growth and readiness for the organization. Earlier in the month, the unit proudly welcomed nine new soldiers during a swearing-in ce ...
We are proud to announce that the State Guard & Defense Force Council — also known as StateDefenseForce.com — has officially been recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization. This milestone marks ...