The Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held its annual training (AT), bringing together every unit within the organization for a series of specialized sessions aimed at refining their skills and enhancing their mission capabilities. T ...
Connecticut Governor’s Guards Commemorate Rochambeau Day: Honoring a Historic Alliance and Victory
The Connecticut Governor’s Guards (State Defense Force) recently commemorated Rochambeau Day, a significant event in state history that honors the historic meeting between General George Washington, commander of the Continental Army, and Lieutenant Gener ...
Texas State Guard Soldiers Face Off in Grueling Warrior Cup Challenge *UPDATED
From October 18-20, 2024, 106 soldiers from the Texas State Guard's 6th Brigade gathered at the DPS Tactical Training Center in Florence, Texas, for their annual training exercise, Operation Heavy METL. This comprehensive exercise included participation ...
State Defense Force Recruitment: Are Obese Individuals Being Accepted?
State Defense Forces across the nation are actively recruiting and commissioning new soldiers, with some flexibility in their height and weight standards compared to the U.S. Military. In many cases, they allow recruits to be slightly above the military ...
South Carolina State Guard Wraps Up Hurricane Helene Response Operations, Focuses on Growth with New Recruits
The South Carolina State Guard (SCSG) has officially concluded its operation in response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Over the past several weeks, the SCSG deployed 146 soldiers on State Active Duty to support the recovery ef ...
New Recruits Sworn into The Georgia State Defense Force as Troops Return from Hurricane Helene Mission
Many Georgia State Defense Force soldiers are returning home to rest after weeks of continuous service responding to the devastation cause by Hurricane Helene. These dedicated volunteers undertook a wide range of critical missions, including debris remov ...
900th Medical Command: Annual Training Ensures Puerto Rico State Guard’s Preparedness for Disaster Relief
Training is the foundation of any effective military force, and for the Puerto Rico State Guard (PRSG), it is no different. The exceptional responses by the Georgia State Defense Force, South Carolina State Guard, and Virginia Defense Force to the devast ...
The South Carolina State Guard’s Milestone: Paid Training, Benefits, and Full-Time Staff
In this Commanders Briefing podcast clip, we sit down with the Commanding General of The South Carolina State Guard (SCSG) to discuss key updates about the force. The conversation covers how large The SCSG is today and their recent transition from being ...
Boston Under Siege: How the Massachusetts State Guard Restored Order During the 1919 Police Strike
We are excited to announce a new featured article. The article, The Massachusetts State Guard in the Boston Police Strike of 1919, highlights how the Massachusetts State Guard played a pivotal role in restoring order during the 1919 Boston Police Strike, ...
Georgia National Guard Deploys to Florida for Hurricane Milton Recovery as State Defense Force Takes on Expanded Role in Georgia *UPDATED
As Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida, residents brace for the storm's impending impact. The Category 3 hurricane has already caused widespread devastation, leaving millions without power, flooding neighborhoods, collapsing infrastructure, and trag ...