We’re excited to announce the latest addition to StateDefenseForce.com’s library of original articles. In this compelling new piece, renowned military historian Professor Barry Stentiford examines the Virginia Reserve Militia of World War II—locally form ...
The summer has been a fast-moving, high-tempo stretch for the Maryland Defense Force (MDDF), marked by back-to-back training and recognition events across May and June. At the heart of this momentum is the historic 10th Medical Regiment—long a cornerston ...
The Virginia Defense Force recently took part in Cyber Fortress 25, a large-scale cyber defense exercise held on August 11, 2025, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Partnering with Soldiers and Airmen of the Virginia Army and ...
This Saturday, August 16th at 8 PM EST, StateDefenseForce.com will be hosting a special live episode of the Scuttlebutt Podcast. The event will feature an exclusive interview with Jim Stephens, Administrator of the US Army Auxiliary Activation Project, a ...
In 2025, the Tennessee State Guard’s (State Defense Force) medical units such as The 61st Medical Battalion have once again proven themselves indispensable to the health and readiness of the Tennessee National Guard. Over the last several years, these hi ...
In January 2025, Governor Greg Abbott announced a major leadership change within the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force). Major General Roger O. Sheridan was appointed as the new Commanding General, succeeding Major General Anthony Woods, who announc ...
In this Commanders Briefing Podcast clip, we sit down with Major General Roger O. Sheridan, Commanding General of the Texas State Guard, to explore why the Guard has grown into the largest State Defense Force in the nation. General Sheridan shares what m ...
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At StateDefenseForce.com, our mission has always been clear — to develop, strengthen, and support State Defense Forces nationwide. We work tirelessly to promote legislation, develop recruitment programs, and highlight the vital role these forces play in ...
In early July 2025, Central Texas was ravaged by one of the most catastrophic flooding events in state history. Triggered by relentless rainfall and flash floods, over 130 lives were tragically lost, hundreds more were rescued, and entire communities lik ...
