In this Commanders Briefing podcast clip, we discuss the trend of State Defense Forces, including The New York Guard, beginning to compensate their troops for both training and active duty missions. During the conversation, we ask Brigadier General Denni ...
Texas State Guard 1st Brigade Celebrates Family Day, Strengthening Soldier-Family Bonds
On August 17, 2024, Guardsmen from the 4th Battalion, 1st Brigade of the Texas State Guard gathered at the National Guard Armory in Fort Worth, Texas, for a memorable Family Day event. The day was an opportunity for soldiers and their families to come to ...
Texas State Guard’s 1st Brigade Enhances Readiness with Heavy Equipment Training
Building on their engineering expertise, soldiers from 2BN, C Co., 1st Brigade, Texas State Guard (TXSG - State Defense Force), underwent intensive training and certification on various construction equipment, such as loaders and forklifts, to enhance th ...
How the SC State Guard Took on the Role of Supporting the Department of Corrections
In the latest episode of Commanders Briefing, we sat down with Major General Leon Lott, the Commanding General of The South Carolina State Guard, to discuss a range of topics, including their vital role in augmenting state law enforcement. General Lott h ...
Inside the South Carolina State Guard: Major General Leon Lott on Law Enforcement, Cybersecurity, and New Pay Opportunities in The SC State Guard
In this exciting new episode of Commanders Briefing, we sit down with Major General Leon Lott, the Commanding General of The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force), to explore the vital roles and responsibilities of this distinguished force. Ge ...
Retracing their Path to Freedom: Texas State Guard Commemorates Battle of San Jacinto
Soldiers from the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) 2nd Brigade recently dedicated part of their drill weekend to learning about their history. Guardsmen from the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade toured the San Jacinto Battleground on a march that retrac ...
In Recognition of Their Service and Leadership, September Has Been Declared South Carolina State Guard Month
The South Carolina State Guard (SCSG - State Defense Force) has been honored to receive a proclamation from the Richland County Council designating September as South Carolina State Guard Month. This significant recognition was accepted by Major General ...
Hurricane Francine and the Response of The Louisiana State Guard
Hurricane Francine weakened Thursday after making landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, inflicting substantial damage across the state. The hurricane knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of utility customers, sent storm surges rushing into c ...
New Recruits Sworn Into Puerto Rico State Guard After Passing Through MEPS
The Puerto Rico State Guard recently welcomed 13 new members who took the oath of enlistment, officially joining the organization. These recruits successfully completed the Military System Entry Processing Station (MEPS), the designated process and locat ...
Georgia SDF’s OPFOR: Dedicated to Saving National Guard Soldiers Lives
The latest episode of “Commanders Briefing Quick Clips” features an insightful interview with Brigadier General Dennis Watts, the newly appointed Commanding General of The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF). General Watts delves into the GSDF’s vital Opp ...