The New York Guard (State Defense Force), the New York City Department of Environment Protection (DEP) recently held a ceremony on May 1st to honor the 40 Soldiers of the New York Guard who died while serving during World War I. The memorial service was h ...
Troops from the New York Guard's (State Defense Force) 3rd Detachment recently spent their April drill developing their Chainsaw skills. Instructors went over the operation, safety and cleaning of the tool. The troops then spent time out in the field goin ...
The Connecticut Foot Guard (State Defense Force) recently graduated several recruits from their Initial Entry Training program (IET - Basic Training). IET is a program all State Defense Forces require of all Non-Prior Service recruits. The program provide ...
The Commander of the Texas State Guard, Brigadier General Anthony Woods, was recently invited by the Texas Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) to be the guest of honor and preside over the ceremony. BG Woods is a former US Army Combat Veteran ...
The Georgia State Defense Force recently attended the Big Shanty Festival, a 2 day event with approximately 70,000 attendees. Captain Clark Howard, a well known media personality, attended the event speaking to attendees and discussing the mission and ben ...
Troops from the 1st Battalion of the Michigan Defense Force spent their recent training weekend brushing up on their First Aid knowledge and ensuring their Drill & Ceremony (DNC) is equal to that of other military services. The 1/24th was lucky enoug ...
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently graduated troops from a variety of development courses over the course of the year. From Direct Commission Officer Orientation, Officer Professional Military Education to Enlisted Professional Military ...
Staff Sergeant Jamie Reyes of the Georgia State Defense Force OPFOR Battalion was recently awarded the Georgia Meritorious Service Medal for his actions on February 16th of this year. With risk to his own life SSG Reyes provided immediate first aid and li ...
Engineers from the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) 1st Brigade, 2nd Battalion, Charlie Company recently spent their drill weekend training for the upcoming Hurricane season. The Engineers conducted a mock Hurricane & Tornado scenario at a Stat ...
Col. (Va.) Robin Phillips of the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) was recently promoted to Colonel and assigned command of the VDF 1st Regiment. She becomes the first female Colonel in the Virginia Defense Force and first female commander of a VDF Regiment. ...