The Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee is holding a public hearing this Thursday, January 30th on House Bill 6440, a controversial proposal seeking to transition the Connecticut Governors Guards (State Defense Force) from a state military force to ...
Is This the End of the Connecticut State Defense Force?
A new bill, House Bill 6440, set to be heard by Connecticut’s Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs, proposes a controversial reclassification of the Governor's Guards, also known as the Connecticut State Defense Force / State Guard. The legislatio ...
Poll – How Do You Feel About the California State Guard Reorganization’s Effect on the State’s Response to the Wildfires?
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 State Guard’s Firefighting Teams Dismantled: A Decision That Left Lives and Property Vulnerable
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 Strengthens Cybersecurity Capabilities with Comprehensive Training Drill
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 ...
Should State Defense Forces Support Overseas Operations? Followings Maryland’s Example To Better Augment The National Guard
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 ...
Scuttlebutt Episode 3 with Ryan McBeth Released!: The State Defense Force Role in a Possible Global Conflict with China
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 ...
The Georgia State Defense Force Honors the Legacy of Former President Jimmy Carter At State Funeral
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 ...
One Team, One Fight: Task Force Rattlesnake’s Heroic Efforts in the California Wildfires
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 ...
Prepared and Engaged: Louisiana State Guard Enhances Readiness with Hands-On Training
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 ...