We discovered an interesting story of a retired National Guard officer who decided to return to duty to assist combating the global pandemic. Lt. Colonel Kevin Swab served in the National Guard for decades, and in multiple combat zones, recently commissio ...
Special Swear In Ceremony at The Alamo
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held a special swear in ceremony at the historic & legendary site of the The Alamo. The Alamo was a battle where approximately two hundred Texas defenders valiantly fought a Mexican Army that numbe ...
Texas Guard Engineers conduct a ISR for National Guard facility
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently assisted the National Guard by conducting a Installation Status Report (ISR) at a National Guard armory. These reports help assess any future maintenance or work needed at the facility. Texas ...
NY Guard & Army National Guard working hand in hand on Missions
The New York Guard (State Defense Force) worked hand in hand with the New York Army National Guard 3-142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion during a recent mission. The New York Guard & Army National Guard repeatedly work side by side on a variety of mis ...
Texas State Guard still on the job
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) has been on active duty since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak assisting the National Guard and serving Texans. Months later they are still serving providing Covid 19 Testing as well as providing commu ...
Alaska SDF works with National Guard to keep ports of entry safe
The Alaska State Defense Force has been assisting the Alaska National Guard with ensuring the ports of entry in the city of Kodiak are safe and free of any Covid 19 infections. Here is the article: Ten Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers and one A ...
Georgia SDF boxing 935 Disaster Food Boxes per hour!
The Georgia State Defense Force's 4th Brigade has been on active duty since the start of the pandemic, providing support by making Disaster Food Boxes for distribution to Georgians in need. The 4th Brigade was able to achieve significant milestones durin ...
The Maryland SDF supporting the National Guard in a variety of missions
The Maryland State Defense Force has been on active duty since March supporting and assisting the Maryland National Guard. Here is a article summarizing the missions of the Maryland SDF during the Covid-19 Activation: MDDF Supports MDNG Covid-19 ...
California State Guard looks back at its founding document
The California State Guard (State Defense Force) has a long and rich history of supporting the California National Guard, helping to ensure the safety and security of the State of California. One of the most treasured items within the California State Gu ...
27th Infantry Division Commander presents Certificate of Appreciate to NY Guard Soldier
The commander of the New York Army National Guard 27th Infantry Division, Colonel Charlesworth, recently presented Officer Candidate Michael Rehbaum of the New York Guard (State Defense Force) a certificate of appreciation for his service during the Covid ...