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 ...
Website Transition Happening This Weekend!
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 ...
Poll – Should State Defense Force Troops Get Paid For Weekend Drills, AT & Non-Emergency Missions?
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 ...
From Generations of Military Service to Supporting Gold Star Kids: Leighanne and Jim’s Story
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 ...
Boosting Performance: StateDefenseForce.com’s Upcoming Upgrade
In the coming days, we will be transitioning to a new hosting package that will double our current expenses. This change is driven by our increasing storage needs. StateDefenseForce.com has nearly 100 GB of storage, which is the maximum allowed under our ...
Maryland Defense Force Joins New Cybersecurity Task Force to Strengthen State Cyber Defenses
In response to escalating cyber threats, Maryland has launched the Maryland Cybersecurity Task Force, a collaborative initiative aimed at bolstering the state's cyber defenses. The task force includes members from the Maryland Air National Guard, Marylan ...
Georgia State Defense Force Celebrates Graduation of New Leaders from Basic Leader Course
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) recently celebrated the graduation of a new class from their Basic Leader Course (BLC). This course is a critical component of the Non-Commissioned Officer Education System, designed to prepare Soldiers for leadersh ...
California Wildfire Preparedness: California Military Stands Ready
As we mark Wildfire Preparedness Week, the readiness of the California State Guard, alongside the California National Guard and CALFIRE, is more crucial than ever. With California's susceptibility to natural disasters, particularly wildfires, these a ...
Website Error Repaired
We sincerely apologize for the recent inconvenience experienced by visitors to our website due to a 404 error. This issue arose during an attempt to enhance the speed of our website, inadvertently affecting a critical component of our server. We have sin ...
Georgia State Defense Force’s 4th Brigade Sharpens Skills with Intensive SAR Training Weekend
The Georgia State Defense Force, particularly the 4th Brigade, recently engaged in an intensive training weekend focusing on various critical skills such as Land Navigation, Patrol, Direction and Distances, Radio Communications, and Pace Counts. The sold ...










