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StateDefenseForce.com Takes the Lead in Lobbying for Arizona State Guard Legislation
The Arizona State Legislature is currently deliberating on the formation of a State Guard, a proposal that is under review by the House Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee. This initiative aims to establish a governor-controlled armed force dedic ...
A Call for Justice: NY Guard Members Demand Governor’s Intervention Amidst Chaos
In our previous discussions on the New York Guard, we delved into a broad spectrum of topics, including the significant number of discharges across the ranks—from senior non-commissioned officers and high-ranking officers to even the lower-enlisted sold ...
Behind the Scenes of Tradition: The Essential Duties of the Governor’s Foot Guard Armorer
In the distinguished ranks of the Second Company Governor's Foot Guard, a pivotal role is that of the Foot Guard Armorer, a position of critical importance in maintaining the unit's ceremonial excellence. Tasked with the stewardship of the Brown Bess mus ...
Legislation Updates: Virginia Defense Force, Washington State Guard & Possible West Virginia State Guard
Recent legislative updates across various State Defense Forces in the United States signal significant changes ranging from the introduction of custom license plates to enhanced leave benefits and licensing privileges for soldiers. In the Virginia Defens ...
In Response to new National Guard Bureau Directive, SGAUS Lays Out Future Lobbying Plans
Just over a week ago, the National Guard Bureau unveiled a revised CNGBI 5500.01, a pivotal directive that delineates the interactions between the National Guard and State Defense Forces (SDF). Among its updates, two significant changes stood out, raisin ...
Ohio Military Reserve’s Latest Graduates: New Soldiers and Certified Drone Pilots Ready for Duty
The Ohio Military Reserve has recently celebrated the graduation of a new class of soldiers from its Winter 2024 Initial Entry Training (IET) Class, marking a significant milestone in the careers of these future soldiers. This foundational training, also ...
Earning Their Stripes: Class Alpha-24’s Transition from Recruits to Soldiers
In an impressive culmination of resilience, skill, and teamwork, the Georgia State Defense Force 4th Brigade recently celebrated the graduation of its latest class of soldiers, Alpha-24, from their Initial Entry Training (IET) or Basic Training. This si ...
The Silence of Service: New York Guard’s Social Media Sites Taken Offline
Yesterday, we published our post titled "Strict Policies at New York Guard Lead to Loss of Veteran Guardsmen: Two Soldiers Share Their Story," in which we sat down with two former New York Guard soldiers, Captain Getman and Sergeant First Class Mike, to ...
Strict Policies At New York Guard Lead to Loss of Veteran Guardsmen, Two Soldiers Share Their Story
In a compelling episode of Commander's Briefing, we hosts a discussion with former New York Guard members, Captain (CPT) Mark Getman and Sergeant First Class (SFC) Tracy Mike, who share their profound experiences and the transitions the New York Guard ha ...