Major (GA-Retired) Beverly Shepard, one of the best Public Affairs Officers in The Country. Together, they break down how the Massachusetts State Defense Force, Missouri State Guard, Alabama State Defense Force, and Oregon Defense Force were disbanded wi ...
A powerful and fast-moving winter storm system has swept across large portions of the United States, bringing heavy snow, freezing rain, ice accumulation, and dangerously cold temperatures to millions of Americans. The storm developed as a strong Arctic ...
Tomorrow, the Scuttlebutt podcast returns with a new episode and an important transition in how the show is hosted and led. Episode 11 will be streamed live on YouTube on January 25th at 3:00 PM EST, continuing the podcast’s focus on in-de ...
We’re excited to announce the launch of the newly redesigned State Defense Force Online Store, the result of a full, ground-up overhaul of the site’s entire codebase by our staff. This was not a cosmetic refresh, but a comprehensive rebuild focused on pe ...
The Commonwealth of Virginia marked a significant moment in its history with the inauguration of Abigail Spanbergeras the 75th Governor of Virginia on January 17, 2026, in Richmond. The ceremony reflected both the traditions of the Commonwealth and the c ...
In 2025, the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force - SCSG) has experienced a steady and noticeable rise in new recruits, with its ranks continuing to grow month after month. This increase reflects a renewed interest in state service, ...
Search & Rescue (SAR) is one of the most critical missions performed by State Defense Forces across the country. During natural disasters, large-scale emergencies, and missing persons operations, SAR units provide Governors and state emergency manage ...
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) is starting the new year hard and strong, setting a clear tone for what is expected of those who aspire to lead within its ranks. January training for Officer Candidate School candidates opened with an i ...
Early January is typically a slower period when it comes to State Defense Force news, as many units are transitioning between training cycles and operational planning for the new year. With that in mind, we felt it was fitting to highlight substantive up ...
Earlier today, we discovered that none of our websites, StateDefenseForce.com, SDFOnlineStore.com, SDFHistory.org, or SGDFC.org were functioning. We immediately began testing access across multiple web browsers and devices to rule out local or caching is ...
