Prelude to the Article Unfortunately, there has been little to no news about the New York Guard over the past year. The New York Guard has completely removed its social media presence, and the New York National Guard's social media do not report or in ...
Virginia Defense Force and National Guard Respond to Massive Winter Storm
A massive winter storm is sweeping across a 1,300-mile swath of the United States, affecting an estimated 62 million people. This storm, deemed the most significant of the season, began Saturday afternoon and is expected to continue into Monday, bringing ...
Puerto Rico State Guard Spreads Holiday Cheer to Children in Need This Past Christmas
On December 23, 2024, the Puerto Rico State Guard's (State Defense Force) 1st Air Base Group, in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Air National Guard, brought holiday cheer to children and families in need. Under the leadership of Capt. Luis Carbonell ( ...
Poll – Should StateDefenseForce.com Be Making Documentaries?
At StateDefenseForce.com, our mission has always been to promote public awareness and understanding of State Defense Forces (SDFs) and their critical roles within their communities. One potential way to achieve this is by producing compelling documentari ...
Mississippi State Guard: Baton Training, New Recruits, and Inspiring Stories of Service
The Mississippi State Guard (MSSG - State Defense Force), an integral part of the Mississippi Military Department, recently showcased its commitment to preparedness and public safety by conducting baton training with members of the 315th Military Police ...
Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President, Passes Away at 100: A Legacy of Compassion
The StateDefenseForce.com staff expresses our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away peacefully at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. His extraordinary life, spanni ...
Spreading Joy In Georgia: State Defense Force and Major Clark Howard Partner to Fulfill Children’s Holiday Wish
For over three decades, Clark’s Christmas Kids has been a beacon of hope for children in Georgia’s foster care system. This heartwarming initiative, founded by former Georgia State Defense Force Major Clark Howard, aims to ensure that every foster child ...
Join Us for the Next Commanders Briefing with SGAUS President, Lt. Colonel Barry Greene
We are thrilled to announce that our next Commanders Briefing will take place on Saturday, January 18, at 11 a.m. EST, featuring a special guest: Lieutenant Colonel Barry Greene (NY), the newly appointed President of the State Guard Association ...
Archived Article Reveals the Overlooked Value of Volunteer Military Organizations
StateDefenseForce.com has the largest online State Defense Force publications library on the internet. It contains dozens of articles and books on State Defense Force history. From a complete volume of The New York Guard’s (State Defense Force) training ...
Are Police Officers Required By Law To Remain On Duty During a Emergency?
In this episode of Scuttlebutt with Professor Barry Stentiford, we explore the obligations of State Defense Force soldiers and how their service compares to that of Police officers during statewide emergencies. The discussion focuses on the legal framewo ...










