The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force) has been busy over the past few months, carrying out missions across the state that highlight its expanding role, growing professionalism, and deep commitment to the people of Louisiana. Under the incredibl ...
In this new episode of Commanders Briefing, we sit down with Brigadier General (MD) Gregory J. Juday, Commanding General of the Maryland Defense Force. A Distinguished ROTC graduate, General Juday spent 26 years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force, serv ...
In early summer 2025, the Maryland Defense Force’s (MDDF) 231st Troop Command put its skills to the test during a multi-day exercise designed to simulate a real-world emergency scenario. Known as Operation Island Hop II, the exercise focused on the evacu ...
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 ep ...
At StateDefenseForce.com, we believe that history is one of our most precious resources. It not only connects us to those who came before but also guides and inspires the generations that follow. For State Defense Forces, history is especially important. ...
Before we begin we want to highlight the INCREDIBLE efforts of Captain (TX) Kym Olson For Her Incredible Work Growing The Texas State Guard In The Texas Legislature. She has successfully opposed destructive legislation that would of harmed The Texas Stat ...
The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force - SCSG) continues to sharpen its capabilities by ensuring its troops are properly trained to meet the demands of modern emergencies. Recently, soldiers of the 8th Troop Command participated in a firearm ...
We’ve been reporting on State Defense Forces since 2005, originally under the name Home Guard Armory. In 2008, we added another site to our portfolio, StateDefenseForce.com, which was intended to be a referral site for State Guards and State De ...
In this Scuttlebutt Episode 6 clip on Pay & Benefits, we tackle the growing debate over whether State Defense Force troops should be compensated for their monthly weekend drills and annual training periods. We highlight a legislative shift occurring ...
In Episode 6 of Scuttlebutt, we take a deep dive into one of the most significant developments in the State Defense Force community: pay and benefits. For the first time, state legislatures are passing bills that provide compensation to State Defens ...