The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) was recently tasked with a new mission by the Governor of South Carolina, Henry McMaster. The Governor signed an executive order ordering the South Carolina State Guard to help augment The S.C. Departm ...
Maryland Governor recognizes SDF for 100 years of service
Last month, the Governor of Maryland, Lawrence J. Hogan, along with the Adjutant General of the State, Maj. Gen. Linda Singh, presented the governor’s citation to Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Lorenza Cooper, Commanding General of the Maryland State Defense Force in ...
Virginia TAG awards VSDF soldier award for saving life
In January Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, presented the Virginia Bronze Star Medal to Capt. (Va.) Joseph T. Wallace of the Virginia State Defense Force for saving a human life during the Winter storm of January 2017.
Texas troops undergo firearms training for upcoming competition
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently had their troops undergo firearms training in preparation of the upcoming Governor's Twenty Service Rifle and Pistol Matches. This competition is held in March with members of The Army National Guard, ...
Texas Multi-Agency Joint Task Force mission to end rabbies
The Texas State Guard is working with numerous state and federal agencies to eliminate rabbies throughout the state. Click Here to Read PDF (Pages 9-10)
State Guard Engineers are valuable asset to Texas
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) is tasked with numerous missions by the National Guard, one of which is their Engineering task force, which is used by not only the National Guard but other state agencies. From building construction to maintai ...
SDF’s featured in National Guard Newsmagazines
Numerous State Defense Forces have their own newsmagazines and are also featured in their states military department newsmagazine. These are some of the latest editions. Here are some highlights and links to them: CALIFORNIA The Californ ...
New York Guard troops undergo PLDC training
Late last year, the New York Guard held one of their PLDC (Primary Leadership Development Course) for their soldiers who intend to make their way to the NonCommissioned Officer ranks. Below are photos from the training:
Puerto Rico SDF Incredible response to Hurricane Maria & IRMA
During 2017, Hurricane IRMA & Maria swept through the Caribbean causing major devastation and destruction. One of the islands that was seriously impacted was Puerto Rico. In response the Governor activated the Puerto Rico National Guard and Puerto R ...
New York Guard activated for Puerto Rico mission *UPDATED
When Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico and devastated the island, New York State stepped forward to offer aid and support to their fellow Americans. The State activated the National Guard and New York Guard (State Defense Force) to assist with rec ...