The Florida State Guard (State Defense Force) was first established in 1941 due to the outbreak of World War 2. Their mission was to support and assist The National Guard, and then to assume their military duties when they were deployed overseas to fight ...
The Georgia State Defense Force proudly celebrated the graduation of a new class of recruits from their Initial Entry Training (IET - SDF Basic Training) at the Ellenwood Readiness Center in Ellenwood, Georgia, on July 9, 2023. This significant milestone ...
A bit of legislative news this week. We have one bill in The Oklahoma Legislature that proposes the creation of The Oklahoma State Guard. Also we have a number of previous bills we reported on in The Oregon & Texas legislatures that provide additional ...
Sergeant Sanchez and Sergeant Cantù, two dedicated Non-Commissioned Officers from the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) 3rd Brigade, recently appeared on KCYP 97.7 FM LP "The City" radio show to shed light on the essential role of the Texas State G ...
The Ohio Military Reserve (OHMR), a State Defense Force, recently conducted a communications exercise to test their ability to establish emergency communications during times of crisis. In collaboration with civilian authorities and various agencies, the ...
In the past, certain State Defense Forces (SDFs) have grappled with the issue of an imbalance between officers and enlisted soldiers. This disparity has proven to be a significant challenge for these forces. Firstly, the insufficiency of enlisted soldiers ...
In order to bolster their firefighting capabilities, Task Force Rattlesnake has been conducting training sessions for a fresh class of wildland firefighters. This new group consists of more than 120 soldiers and airmen of the California Army National Guar ...
In a recent training exercise, The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) had their soldiers undergo a Water Survival Course. The exercise took place in Smyrna, Georgia, on June 24, 2023. The course adheres to the rigorous water survival training curriculum ...
Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th, commemorates the historic event when the United States of America declared its independence from British rule in 1776. It signifies the remarkable achievement of the 13 separate colonies in setting aside their ani ...
Operation Asylum Seeker, a joint effort involving over 2,000 members of the New York State Military Forces, namely the New York National Guard, New York Guard (State Defense Force), and Naval Militia (US Navy & US Marine Corps Reserve Troops), has bee ...
