Yesterday, we reported a disturbing revelation that The California State Guard is no longer part of Task Force Rattlesnake. Task Force Rattlesnake’s mission is to work alongside CAL FIRE to mitigate and prevent wildland fires through fuels mitigation pro ...
California’s recent wildfires have devastated vast swaths of the state, lead to the deaths of dozens of people, destroyed thousands of homes, and destroyed critical infrastructure. Amid this recurring crisis, questions have arisen regarding the Californi ...
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force - LASG) Cyber Defense Team recently conducted a pivotal training drill aimed at enhancing coordination and operational readiness to support the state’s emergency response efforts. This innovative exercise ad ...
In this episode clip from our latest episode of Scuttlebutt, we delve into whether State Defense Forces should deploy overseas to assist and augment National Guard units facing personnel shortages. Drawing on historical examples, such as the Maryland Def ...
In the latest episode of Scuttlebutt, we sit down with Ryan McBeth, a 20-year veteran with two overseas deployments. Ryan brings unparalleled expertise as a former anti-armor and heavy weapons infantryman, intelligence analyst, and developer of C4ISR sof ...
Over a week ago the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter was held at Washington's National Cathedral In Georgia. It was a poignant tribute to a humble leader who rose from a small Georgia town to the pinnacle of global influence. Carter, a pean ...
The ongoing wildfires across Los Angeles have claimed at least 27 lives, destroyed over 12,000 structures, and scorched more than 60 square miles. The largest blazes, the Palisades and Eaton fires, continue to burn, leaving tens of thousands displaced un ...
The Louisiana State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 4th Area Command (4AC), based at Camp Minden, recently conducted a drill focused on disaster response training. The exercise emphasized Search and Rescue (SAR) boat familiarization and Point of Distributi ...
In this Scuttlebutt clip, Professor Barry Stentiford explores the decision by some State Defense Forces who have transitioned from the Army Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) military uniform to a more casual option of polos and khaki pants, and curren ...
As California is facing another devastating wildfire season, high winds across Los Angeles and Ventura counties have exacerbated already dire conditions. Forecasters have issued extreme fire warnings, describing the danger as "about as bad as it gets." G ...
