April marks a critical time for the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force)—it’s the season for Annual Training, a time when each brigade across the state prepares to sharpen their skills and reinforce their readiness to serve. For the soldiers of the 1s ...
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force - LASG) continues to stand at the forefront of state-level cybersecurity readiness through its dedicated Cyber Reserve Team. Earlier this April, the team conducted a comprehensive cyber readiness drill at Ca ...
The Command Sergeant Major of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), Harlan Thompson, regularly posts inspirational leadership columns on The Texas State Guard websites. His latest discusses The Joint Negotiables, which is a leadership document aut ...
Today marks a historic milestone in our nation’s history—the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the opening engagement of the American Revolutionary War. On the morning of April 19, 1775, colonial militiamen stood shoulder to shoul ...
We are excited to share a new featured article on StateDefenseForce.com that dives into one of the most important challenges facing today’s State Defense Forces—recruitment across generational lines. This insightful piece provides a comprehensive strateg ...
Earlier this year, we at StateDefenseForce.com have noticed a promising trend: the Vermont State Guard’s (State Defense Force) expanding presence on social media throughout 2025. We would like to recognizing the exceptional strides this organization has ...
In early April 2025, the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) once again answered the call to serve its community by providing critical support to one of the state’s most celebrated events—the Cooper River Bridge Run. The Bridge Run, held ann ...
In preparation for the upcoming hurricane season, the Texas State Guard's (State Defense Force) 2nd Brigade conducted an essential joint training operation to enhance their emergency response readiness. On March 22, 2025, Guardsmen from the 1st and 4th B ...
In Part 3 of our Commanders Briefing podcast with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of the State Guard Association of the United States, we explore recent developments in the Communications Program and its expanding role in federal disaster respon ...
The 61st Medical Battalion of the Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force) has been exceptionally busy over the past few months, actively supporting joint training operations across Tennessee. Earlier in the year, members of the battalion showcased th ...