Over the past decade, several State Defense Forces have undertaken notable changes to their organizational structure, including a shift in the uniforms their troops wear. Traditionally, State Defense Forces have donned military-style uniforms that reflec ...
In November, the Tennessee State Guard’s 61st Medical Battalion dedicated their monthly drill to assist the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment (278th ACR) with their Annual Common Readiness Periodic Health Assessment (PHA). Th ...
Guardsmen from 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Guard) spent their November weekend drill honing critical aeromedical evacuation skills in Angleton, Texas. Partnering with personnel from the National United States Armed Forces Museum, the Guar ...
We are excited to announce a special live episode of Scuttlebutt featuring U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Cybersecurity Expert, and renowned YouTuber Ryan McBeth. The event will take place tonight at 6 PM EST on our Discord channel: https://dis ...
In this Scuttlebutt clip featuring Professor Stentiford, we explore the rising global tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine War and China’s anticipated invasion of Taiwan, and how these conflicts could significantly impact the role of State Defense Forc ...
In November, the Spokane and Yakima Detachments of the Washington State Guard (WSG) conducted vital Search and Rescue (SAR) training, enhancing their capabilities in land navigation. This comprehensive training included pace counts, compass use, terrain ...
We are thrilled to announce the release of another featured StateDefenseForce.com article. This article explores the vital missions of the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) during World War II, highlighting their emergency activations to d ...
The Governor’s Foot Guard (Connecticut State Defense Force), alongside other units from the Connecticut Military Department, recently participated in the solemn ceremonies honoring the life and service of former Governor M. Jodi Rell. As the nation’s old ...
During a recent multi-unit training assembly, the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) conducted extensive training to enhance the readiness of its troops. Among the key exercises was a land navigation training held on November 2, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia ...
The Texas State Guard (TXSG - State Defense Force)) recently celebrated a significant milestone with the graduation of a new class of soldiers from their Recruit Basic Orientation Training (RBOT), commonly referred to as Basic Training. These recruits, m ...
