During their February drill period, the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Team of the Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force) conducted coordinated operations in the Greater New Orleans area alongside several state and local partners as part of ...
New Recruits Join the Vanguard: More Soldiers Are Sworn Into The 1st Brigade
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) continues to strengthen its ranks as soldiers of the 1st Brigade recently welcomed thirteen new recruits into the organization during a swearing-in ceremony held at the Dallas armory. The oath of enlistm ...
Pushing Forward: Efforts to Establish State Guards in Arizona and West Virginia
Across the country, the State Guard & Defense Force Council (Also Known As StateDefenseForce.com) continues to advocate for the development and modernization of State Defense Forces through direct legislative outreach and policy engagement. In recent ...
Held the Line through Smoke and Fire: The Texas State Guard at the Texas City Disaster
We are proud to announce the newest addition to StateDefenseForce.com’s growing library of original articles. The latest one is authored by Captain (TX) David J. Walker. Many of our readers are already familiar with Captain Walker’s distinguished service ...
Preserving Life: Tennessee State Guard 11th Medical Company Supports Army National Guard Units’ Medical Readiness
In January, the 11th Medical Company of the 61st Medical Battalion, Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force - TNSG), strengthened its ongoing partnership with the Tennessee Army National Guard by providing direct medical training and certification sup ...
South Carolina State Guard Mourns the Loss of One of Their Own: Staff Sergeant Luis Rojas
The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) is mourning the loss of one of its most dedicated and beloved soldiers, Staff Sergeant Luis Rojas, whose life was defined by service, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to others. On January 19, ...
Texas State Guard and the 2026 Wildfire Response: A Critical Force Multiplier Amid a Growing Threat
Across the United States, wildfires are becoming more frequent, larger, and more destructive, especially during periods of drought, high winds, and low humidity. These conditions have placed extraordinary strain on professional wildland firefighter resou ...
Introducing the Official State Defense Force Digital Calendar
We are proud to announce the release of our Digital State Defense Force Birthday & Anniversary Calendar now available exclusively to our Patreon Tier Corporal Tier members and above. This downloadable digital calendar file allows you to add the an ...
Combat Veteran Major General Anthony Woods Warns: Polo & Khakis Undermine The Service & Sacrifice of State Defense Force Soldiers
In this Scuttlebutt clip, host Jean Marciniak, Director of The State Guard & Defense Force Council, co-host Major (GA-Ret.) Beverly Shepard, and special guest Major General Anthony Woods (TX-Ret.) examine the decline and eventual end of The Alabama S ...
Service and Security: Louisiana State Guard Strengthens Community Ties at the Legion of Mars Parade
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force) once again demonstrated its commitment to service and community engagement through its participation in the Legion of Mars Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans. As the parade rolled along the historic Uptown ro ...










