The FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program originated in 1985 in Los Angeles, California, in response to a series of devastating earthquakes. Recognizing that citizens were likely to be on their own during the early stages of a catastrophic ...
Recently, we highlighted a specialized salvage operation led by the Texas State Guard's Maritime Regiment at Lake Lavon in Collin County. This collaborative effort saw the State Guard's expert divers join forces with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the ...
San Francisco's renowned Fleet Week 2023 experienced enhanced maritime coordination as the California State Guard's (State Defense Force) Maritime element teamed up with the US Coast Guard to safeguard the bustling waters surrounding the city. The State G ...
The Georgia State Defense Force Color Guard, a distinguished unit dedicated to preserving the time-honored traditions of the military, recently underwent an intensive Annual Training from September 21-24. This rigorous training emphasized the perfection o ...
Patreon members of StateDefenseForce.com are in for an exciting treat. They now have exclusive access to the first 30 pages of the upcoming book, "Without Grit," which sheds light on the Ohio Military Reserve's extraordinary response to the COVID-19 pande ...
Soldiers from the Texas State Guard's (State Defense Force) 3rd Battalion, 6th Brigade, demonstrated their unwavering support for a noble cause at Camp Mabry, Austin, on September 30, 2023. They lent their strength and expertise to "The Battle for Hope," ...
On September 22-23, 2023, the Texas Maritime Regiment, a distinguished unit of the Texas State Guard (TXSG), once again demonstrated their unparalleled expertise during a pivotal joint operation at Lake Lavon in Collin County. Collaborating closely with P ...
The Opposing Forces unit is a elite unit within The Georgia State Defense Force that is relied on by The Georgia Army National Guard during their training operations. In a rigorous Annual Training (AT) session, the Georgia State Defense Force Opposing ...
Last month, Tropical Storm Ophelia aimed its intense winds and destructive rains towards The North Carolina and Virginia coastlines. Massive flooding was projected to affect The Hampton Roads region of Virginia. In response The Virginia National Guard &am ...
On Saturday, September 20, despite inclement weather, the First Company Governor’s Foot Guard (State Defense Force) honored the historical tradition that celebrated the pivotal meeting between General George Washington and French General Rochambeau. The m ...