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 ...
The Mission That Redefined State Defense: The New York Guard’s Role in the Nation’s First CERFP Team
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 ...
Scuttlebutt Episode 7 Released: Millions in Savings, Stronger Partnerships – The Case for Sending State Defense Forces Overseas
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 ...
6th Brigade — A Force for Texas: Responding to Floods, Defending the Border, and Staying Mission-Ready
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 ...
“Nothing Is as Strong as the Heart of a Volunteer”: SC State Guard Assists During Federal Shutdown
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 ...
Louisiana State Guard Welcomes New Recruits and Strengthens Readiness with Weapons Training
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 ...
New Era for StateDefenseForce.com as IRS Approves 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Designation
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 ...
StateDefenseForce.com Unveils The Center for State Defense Force History, Preserving the Legacy of America’s State Guards
Today marks a historic milestone for our organization as we officially launch The Center for State Defense Force History, now live at sdfhistory.org. The Center serves as the nation’s dedicated hub for preserving, documenting, and sharing the r ...
Breaking Barriers: Colonel Rhondalyn Cox-Burt Becomes First Woman to Join Maryland Defense Force as Colonel
The Maryland Defense Force recently welcomed Colonel (MD) Rhondalyn Cox-Burt, a retired U.S. Public Health Service Captain and former U.S. Navy officer, as its newest member—and the first woman in MDDF history to join at the rank of colonel. Colonel Cox- ...
In the Face of Global Cyber Attacks on Phone and Internet Networks, the Louisiana State Guard Builds a Resilient Radio System
As the world becomes increasingly digital and interconnected, the threat to critical communication systems grows ever more serious. Malicious actors and hostile nation-states continue to seek ways to disrupt or disable American telecommunications network ...
