Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Craig Crenshaw, Virginia’s Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, visited the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) during a multi-unit training assembly on Nov. 2, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. Crenshaw met with VDF per ...
Recent legislative actions in Vermont, Virginia, and Washington have introduced significant changes affecting their State Defense Forces and National Guard members. These updates range from redefining operational roles and disaster response capabilities ...
The Recruiting Division in The State Defense Forces (SDF) play a vital role in connecting with the public, sharing their mission, attracting new applicants, and guiding them through the enlistment or commissioning process. At the core of this division is ...
On National STEM Day, the California State Guard proudly announced an inspiring addition to its ranks: Dr. Yvonne Cagle, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, NASA astronaut, physician, researcher, and recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award ...
State Defense Forces across the country are benefiting from newly proposed legislative efforts that aim to refine their operations, enhance member benefits, and strengthen their support systems. In Tennessee, recent bills highlight the state’s commitment ...
After responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene last month, the South Carolina State Guard has once again been activated, this time to assist in the aftermath of severe flooding in Orangeburg County. The region, particularly the towns of N ...
On Sunday, Nov. 10, soldiers from the 2nd Company of The Governor’s Foot Guard (Connecticut State Defense Force - 2GFG) proudly marched in the Branford Veterans Day Parade, honoring the sacrifices made by our nation’s veterans. The parade was a heartfelt ...
In this new Commanders Briefing podcast clip, we sit down with Major General Leon Lott, Commanding General of The South Carolina State Guard, to discuss the revised National Guard Directive CNGBI 5500.01. This directive encourages states to adopt distinc ...
We're thrilled to share recent updates and ongoing projects aimed at enhancing StateDefenseForce.com as the central resource for all things related to State Defense Forces. In our latest website improvements, we've made significant strides in bringing ou ...
The Texas State Guard’s Maritime Search & Rescue (SAR) Teams recently held a comprehensive training drill at the Recruit Training Center, focused on ensuring the operational readiness of their watercraft fleet. During this exercise, soldiers meticulo ...
