State Defense Forces throughout the nation are engaged in a variety of missions. The California State Guard (State Defense Force) & Washington State Guard (State Defense Force) participate in Wildfire Firefighting with their National Guard. The Texas ...
Ohio SDF Troops Take On The Confidence Course
In their most recent training drill, troops from the Ohio Military Reserve (State Defense Force) were tasked with overcoming obstacles in a confidence course. These courses are designed to push team development as well as challenge each soldier physically ...
Interview with Alaska SDF Commanding General Brigadier General (AK) Simon Brown II
We recently did an interview with the Commanding General of the Alaska State Defense Force, Brigadier General (AK) Simon Brown II. We covered a range of topics from his time in the US Military, the current missions the Alaska SDF is engaged in, Basic Trai ...
Maryland 10th Medical Regiment Holds First Aid & CPR Certification Courses
The legendary 10th Medical Regiment of The Maryland Defense Force recently held their yearly certification courses for both First Aid & CPR. The Maryland Defense Force ensures all its troops are capable of providing these critical life saving techniqu ...
Alaska State Defense Force Assists With Disaster Response To Major Landslide
Troops from the Alaska State Defense Force & Naval Militia (US Navy Reserve & US Marine Corps Reserve Troops) recently assisted the city of Seward, Alaska following a major landslide disaster. The Joint Task Force assisted with traffic control and ...
Georgia SDF Troops Train on Debris Clearing & Chainsaw Operations
Georgia State Defense Force troops recently spent their weekend drill learning about roadway clearing and chainsaw operations. Troops learned how to properly and safely operate chainsaws and the best ways to break down trees that would obstruct roadways. ...
Alaska SDF Participates in National Guard Marksmanship Competition
The Alaska State Defense Force was recently invited to join the annual Adjutant General’s (TAG) Match which has troops compete in pistol and rifle marksmanship exercises. A total of 77 competitors from the Army National Guard, Air National Guard and State ...
Florida Governor Announces Commander of the Re-Activated Florida State Guard
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced the commander of the newly re-activated Florida State Guard (State Defense Force). The new commander is Lt. Col. Chris Graham, a prior service US Marine Corps Officer who served three deployment tours in Ir ...
Ohio Military Reserve Participates in Joint Exercise with FEMA, EMA & Civil Air Patrol
Troops from the Ohio Military Reserve (State Defense Force) recently participated in a joint exercise with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and the Civil Air Patrol. The exercise simulated an emergenc ...
Georgia Adjutant General Visits and Commends Georgia State Defense Force Troops for Serving
The Adjutant General of Georgia, Major General Thomas M. Carden Jr., recently paid a visit to the Georgia State Defense Force troops stationed in Ellenwood, GA. The General thanked the service members for their service to the National Guard & Their St ...










