State Defense Forces collaborate closely with a multitude of military and civilian organization. They stand shoulder to shoulder with their National Guard counterparts on almost every mission. Beyond this, they actively partner with numerous State and Fed ...
Texas Veterans Treatment Court: Paving a Path to Rehabilitation and Renewal
In Fort Worth, Texas, CBS News shines a spotlight on an innovative court program tailored to address a pressing yet underreported issue facing military veterans: encounters with the legal system. The Veterans Treatment Court, overseen by Judge Chuck Vanov ...
Connecticut Foot Guard Finishes AT, Stands Mission Ready As Always
The Governors Foot Guards have recently finished their Annual Training (AT). This years AT held a multitude of classes from a new Basic Training course for new recruits to the Incident Awareness & Assessment (IAA) Program. The 'Incident Awareness & ...
New York Guard Basic Training: Recruits In Action
Last week, we highlighted that The New York Guard (State Defense Force) conducted its comprehensive weeklong Annual Training. Impressively, this marked the second occurrence of such a weeklong Annual Training hosted by the State Defense Force this year. T ...
Poll – What Do You Think Of The New York Guards Deactivation Of Engineering, Search and Rescue & Medical Units?
We recently have been in contact with The Division of Military & Naval Affairs for New York, the military department of New York that manages The New York Army National Guard, Air National Guard, New York Guard (State Defense Force), and Naval Militia ...
National Guard Joint Staff General Speaks & Inspires New York Guard Basic Training Recruits & OCS Candidates
Brigadier General Isabel Smith, the distinguished National Guard Director of the Joint Staff for the New York Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), recently embarked on a visit to Camp Smith, The New York National Guard training site. During her tour, BG Smith ...
Exclusive Early Access Interview With Commanding Officer of The Michigan Defense Force
In an exclusive and illuminating interview featuring Lieutenant Colonel Michael E. Ewing, the Commanding Officer of The Michigan Defense Force, a meticulous and all-encompassing interview unfolded, we delved deeply into the organization's ongoing training ...
Virginia Defense Force Assists With De-Mobilization of Task Force Cardinal
We previously reported That The Virginia National Guard deployed Joint Task Force Cardinal on a 30-day mission to assist the Texas National Guard with border security operations. During their mission they staffed observation posts, conducted roving patrol ...
Georgia National Guard and State Defense Force Join Forces to Empower Communities at National Night Out
The Georgia National Guard and State Defense Force joined National Night Out, an annual event designed to strengthen police-community relationships and foster a sense of unity within neighborhoods. This collaborative initiative emphasizes the essential ro ...
Inside IET: New York Guard Recruits Begin Weeklong Boot Camp
The New York Guard kicked off its Annual Training (AT) with a series of weeklong training events. Commencing on August 12 and continuing until August 18th, this training period serves as a crucial opportunity for the troops to enhance their skills and pre ...










