The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) sent service members to Washington D.C.to attend a special event to honor the unknown American Servicemen in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. On Saturday, October 16th, a contingent of South Caroli ...
TX State Guard begins collecting for ‘Young Heroes of the Guard’ Toy Drive
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently started collecting for their ‘Young Heroes of the Guard’ Toy Drive which they provide for children in need. Last year the Guard delivered over 101,000 toys to children throughout Texas. Last year, the ...
CA State Guard troops train on Engagement Skills Trainer II
Troops from the California State Guard recently training on the Engagement Skills Trainer II at Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos. The 40th Support Detachment works closely with the National Guard in a multitude of missions and assists in trainin ...
TX State Guard troops train for Heavy Lift Dive Operations
Troops from the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently trained on heavy lift dive operations to develop their diving skills and capabilities. Soldiers of B Company (boat/dive) 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, complete a "heavy lift" dive operation a ...
Indiana Guard Reserve troops assist Afghan Evacuees
Indiana Guard Reserve (State Defense Force) troops have been assisting Afghan Evacuees by spending hundreds of hours sorting, inventorying, and sending supplies to the Afghan Evacuees on base. IGR soldiers donate time to sort donations for Afgh ...
CA State Guard troops spend AT performing Fire Line Operations with CALFIRE
In August, troops from the California State Guard (State Defense Force) spent their Annual Training training on the fire-line. CA State Guard troops worked with CALFIRE for a week developing their wildfire response skills. Here are some photo ...
Poll What do you like your State Defense Force to be called?
We at State Defense Force are running a poll this week to see what your opinion on this subject is. Under Federal law 32 U.S. Code § 109 - Maintenance of other troops, States are allowed to create and retain 'defense forces'. Some States like ...
PR National Guard & State Guard validate Covid Vaccination Records for Dept of Health
The Puerto Rico National Guard & State Guard (State Defense Force) recently have been processing over 600,000 citizens COVID-19 vaccination paperwork for the Department of Health. Their mission is to verify all the records are accurate and are success ...
GA SDF train on natural disaster response and SAR during AT
The Georgia State Defense Force recently held their yearly Annual Training. Among the training that was held was a focus on Search & Rescue and chainsaw training for debris removal to ensure roadways are clear during natural disasters. The Georg ...
NY Guard Command Sergeant Major & Master Sergeant save New Yorker’s life
Command Sergeant Major George Hodge III & Master Sergeant Frank Bladen recently were awarded the New York State Medal for Meritorious Service for Heroism by the New York National Guard Adjutant General Major General Raymond Shields for saving the life ...