StateDefenseForce.com has been hard at work behind the scenes engaging with members of the Arizona State Legislature to move one step closer toward making the Arizona State Guard a reality. To read the full update, visit our Patreon post covering this de ...
Back in August, we reported on Cyber Fortress 25, the major multiagency cyber defense exercise that brought together the Virginia Defense Force, the Virginia National Guard, the U.S. Marine Corps, and NATO partners to defend against simulated cyberattack ...
Last month, the Texas State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 1st Brigade proudly welcomed nine new volunteers into their ranks, reinforcing the organization’s growth and commitment to meet its mission demands. The ceremony took place on August 16 at the Col ...
In this Commanders Briefing Episode 16 clip, Brigadier General Gregory Juday, Commanding General of The Maryland Defense Force, joins host Major (GA-Retired) Beverly Shepard to discuss the Force’s vital missions supporting both The Maryland National Guar ...
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force) has been busy over the past few months, carrying out missions across the state that highlight its expanding role, growing professionalism, and deep commitment to the people of Louisiana. Under the incredibl ...
In this new episode of Commanders Briefing, we sit down with Brigadier General (MD) Gregory J. Juday, Commanding General of the Maryland Defense Force. A Distinguished ROTC graduate, General Juday spent 26 years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force, serv ...
In early summer 2025, the Maryland Defense Force’s (MDDF) 231st Troop Command put its skills to the test during a multi-day exercise designed to simulate a real-world emergency scenario. Known as Operation Island Hop II, the exercise focused on the evacu ...
This Sunday, August 28th at 6 PM EST, StateDefenseForce.com will be hosting a new live episode of our community podcast, Scuttlebutt. We’ll continue to bring you the most current news and updates from State Defense Forces across the nation. In this ep ...
At StateDefenseForce.com, we believe that history is one of our most precious resources. It not only connects us to those who came before but also guides and inspires the generations that follow. For State Defense Forces, history is especially important. ...
Before we begin we want to highlight the INCREDIBLE efforts of Captain (TX) Kym Olson For Her Incredible Work Growing The Texas State Guard In The Texas Legislature. She has successfully opposed destructive legislation that would of harmed The Texas Stat ...