We’re excited to announce the latest addition to StateDefenseForce.com’s library of original articles. In this compelling new piece, renowned military historian Professor Barry Stentiford explores the pivotal role of the Texas State Guard in Operation Lo ...
Across the country, State Defense Forces paused this Memorial Day to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in defense of the United States. From stirring musical tributes to solemn messages of reflection, the Georgia State Defense Force, the ...
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force - LASG) continues to demonstrate its commitment to community engagement, teamwork, and professional excellence through active participation in local charitable events. On Friday, March 28, members of the 4th ...
The Connecticut Governor’s Guards (State Defense Force)—comprising the historic Horse and Foot Guard units—once again took center stage on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, as they joined fellow citizen-soldiers on the New Haven Green to commemorate the 250th Po ...
In Part 3 of our Commanders Briefing podcast with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of The State Guard Association of the United States (SGAUS), we explore both his short- and long-term goals for the organization, with a strong focus on making the ...
For this years Memorial Day, as the nation paused to honor the fallen, members of the Texas State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 1st Brigade joined thousands of volunteers and service organizations across America in paying tribute to those men and women w ...
Today, on Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember all those who gave their lives for the preservation of Freedom. These brave men and women paid the ultimate sacrifice so that our nation might endure, infused with the timeless values imparted by our ...
During Annual Training at Camp Swift, Bastrop, Texas, the engineers of B Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Brigade of the Texas State Guard teamed up with the Texas Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO) to tackle a series of high-priority mainte ...
Over the past several months, brigades of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) have been undergoing intense and comprehensive Annual Training designed to sharpen the skills and mission readiness of every soldier in the force. From the 2nd to the 6 ...
The 61st Medical Battalion of The Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force) is at it again. After a busy year of training, missions, and joint operations, the unit again returned to the field in May for a major multi-agency exercise. This time, they pa ...
