We are thrilled to announce another featured article. The article focuses on the incredible actions of The New York Guard during and following Hurricane Sandy. The force surpassed all challenges they faced going above and beyond the call of duty. The ...
Fannin County Hit Hard by Floods; Texas State Guard Deployed for Damage Assessment
Approximately 70 soldiers from the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) have been deployed to Fannin County to assess the damage caused by recent severe weather systems. Since the beginning of May, the county has experienced eight to twelve inches of ...
New York Military Annual Report 2023 Released! Reveals New York Guard’s Vital Role in State Emergency Responses
The Division of Military and Naval Affairs of New York, responsible for managing the New York Army National Guard, Air National Guard, New York Guard, and Naval Militia, has released its Annual Report for 2023. The report highlights various missions unde ...
Vermont State Guard Assists in Memorial Day Ceremony
Yesterday we reported on The Vermont State Guard (State Defense Force) transitioning to the modern US Army National Guard uniform utilizing the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP). On this years Memorial Day troops from The Vermont State Guard assisted ...
Vermont State Guard Transitions to Modern Operational Camouflage Pattern Uniforms
The Vermont State Guard (VSG - State Defense Force) has officially transitioned from the vintage Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) to the modern Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform, aligning with the current standard of the Vermont Army National Guard. ...
Texas State Guard Mobilized for Emergency Response Due To Disastrous Storms
In the wake of devastating storms that recently struck Texas, the Texas State Guard has been deployed to Kaufman County to aid in the recovery efforts. Activated on May 21st in Houston, a task force of approximately 150 members has traveled from various ...
Memorial Day Event Unites Georgia SDF OPFOR Battalion and Army Rangers in Honoring Fallen Heroes
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Opposing Force (OPFOR) Battalion recently participated in the Hero Hill Climb on Memorial Day to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for this nation. This event, held at Camp Merrill, saw members of the OPFO ...
Connecticut’s Governor’s Guards and Georgia State Defense Force Honor Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day
The First Company Governor’s Foot Guard (State Defense Force) had the best of both worlds this weekend in taking part in Memorial Day ceremonies. Saturday was a beautiful, bright, and sunny day as the First Company led the Wethersfield Parade, which held ...
Empowering Leaders: SC State Guard Military Academy Celebrates 2024 Graduates
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 ...
A Day of Remembrance: Memorial Day
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 ...










