In November, the Spokane and Yakima Detachments of the Washington State Guard (WSG) conducted vital Search and Rescue (SAR) training, enhancing their capabilities in land navigation. This comprehensive training included pace counts, compass use, terrain ...
We are thrilled to announce the release of another featured StateDefenseForce.com article. This article explores the vital missions of the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) during World War II, highlighting their emergency activations to d ...
The Governor’s Foot Guard (Connecticut State Defense Force), alongside other units from the Connecticut Military Department, recently participated in the solemn ceremonies honoring the life and service of former Governor M. Jodi Rell. As the nation’s old ...
During a recent multi-unit training assembly, the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) conducted extensive training to enhance the readiness of its troops. Among the key exercises was a land navigation training held on November 2, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia ...
The Texas State Guard (TXSG - State Defense Force)) recently celebrated a significant milestone with the graduation of a new class of soldiers from their Recruit Basic Orientation Training (RBOT), commonly referred to as Basic Training. These recruits, m ...
We’re hosting our third Scuttlebutt episode next Tuesday, December 10th, at 6 PM EST! For those who are new, Scuttlebutt is our podcast where we invite military experts to dive deep into State Defense Force issues and discussions. In our upcoming epi ...
Behind every compelling story of the Texas State Guard (TXSG - State Defense Force) stands an extraordinary group of individuals—the Public Affairs Team. Renowned as one of the finest Public Affairs teams in the nation, they are masters of capturing the ...
Today, we’re released Episode 2 of Scuttlebutt! As a special treat, we’re offering our non-Patreon members an exclusive sneak peek with a snippet from the podcast. In this Scuttlebutt episode snippet, Professor Barry Stentiford examines whether National ...
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Scuttlebutt Episode 2 has arrived—perfect for tuning in during your holiday travels. In this episode of Scuttlebutt, we are honored to feature Professor Barry M. Stentiford, a renowned academic and military profess ...
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Craig Crenshaw, Virginia’s Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, visited the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) during a multi-unit training assembly on Nov. 2, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. Crenshaw met with VDF per ...
