Congratulations to the Summer 2024 graduating classes of the SC State Guard Military Academy! The ceremony, held at Camp McCrady in Eastover, SC, featured Command Sergeant Major (CSM) of the State Guard Ken Cabe as the guest speaker, alongside First Serg ...
On Memorial Day, StateDefenseForce.com joins the nation in honoring and remembering the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This solemn day is a time to reflect on their courage and dedication, and to express our gratitud ...
The Ohio Military Reserve (OHMR) plays a crucial role in the state's emergency management framework, particularly through its Point Of Distribution (POD) mission. This mission is integral to the Emergency Support Function 7 (ESF-7) – Logistics Management ...
On May 5, 2024, at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) proudly graduated 61 soldiers from Initial Entry Training (IET), Class 2024-005. The training center at TXSG is dedicated to providing hands-on training s ...
This past weekend, the 2nd Company Governor's Foot Guard marked a significant milestone, celebrating the 249th anniversary of its entry into the American Revolution. Known as "Powder House Day," this historic event commemorates the day in 1775 when the t ...
StateDefenseForce.com and the State Defense Force Online Store recently experienced an unexpected outage that left many of their users and patrons in the dark. The issue began when both websites became inaccessible, prompting immediate concern. Our site' ...
The Virginia Defense Force (VDF) conducted a comprehensive statewide readiness exercise on May 4, 2024, with activities spanning multiple locations across the state. Company-level command posts were strategically established in Fairfax, Winchester, Warre ...
In the coming days, StateDefenseForce.com, SDFOnlineStore, and SGDFC.org will be transitioning to a new server to enhance performance and support increased traffic and storage needs. During this period, users may experience errors and unusual activity as ...
Since their inception during World War I, State Defense Forces have been state-based soldiers who are paid while on State Active Duty but not for training or travel expenses. These soldiers volunteered their weekends and week-long Annual Training events ...
In a heartwarming segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show, viewers were introduced to Gold Star Kids Supports Services, a nonprofit dedicated to funding extracurricular activities for children of Gold Star families—those who have lost a military service membe ...
