Dams play an integral role in the hydrological system of any region, especially in South Carolina with its impressive count of over 10,000 dams. These structures serve multiple purposes - from flood control and water supply to irrigation and electricity g ...
The Georgia State Defense Force's 4th Brigade has undertaken an intensive training day focusing on landing operations and Medevac loading procedures. This exercise is part of their ongoing commitment to improving their emergency response during natural di ...
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 ...