During Independence Day 2024, the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) 3rd Brigade celebrated with a strong sense of community involvement and service. The 3BN/3BDE provided two strike teams and an ICS command team to support the Webb County Fire Mars ...
Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda Beach as a Category 1 hurricane early Monday morning, bringing significant wind and rain to the Texas coast. According to the National Hurricane Center, Beryl's maximum sustained winds increased to 80 mph, wit ...
The United States Military holds strict height and weight requirements for every applicant seeking to enlist or receive a commission as an officer. These standards are in place to ensure that all service members are physically capable of performing their ...
Independence Day commemorates the pivotal moment in 1776 when the United States of America declared its independence from British rule. This historic event marks the extraordinary achievement of the 13 original colonies, now States, in overcoming their a ...
The First Battalion of the 6th Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently participated in a multi-agency exercise that showcased their preparedness and versatility. This training involved collaboration with the Texas Department of Ho ...
We are excited to announce a new featured article. This article delves into the National Guard's cyber defense mission and explores how State Defense Forces, like the Virginia Defense Force, play a crucial role in supporting and augmenting these efforts. ...
Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Specialist Dana Gravitt earned the Georgia Meritorious Service Medal for his exemplary actions during a mission where he aided a Georgia National Guard soldier suffering from a heat injury. Spc. Gravitt's swift and deci ...
The California State Guard's 1-18th Cavalry Squadron Support Detachment from the 79th Support Detachment recently spent their training weekend at Fort Irwin, California, focusing on Individual Weapons Qualification. Based in the Azusa Armory, this dedica ...
Guardsmen from the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Battalions of the 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), recently partnered with Fort Bend County Homeland Security & Emergency Management and the American Red Cross for a comprehensive shelt ...
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