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 ...
Texas State Guard Takes Center Stage on KCYP 97.7 FM: Serving Communities during Natural Disasters
Sergeant Sanchez and Sergeant CantĂą, 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 ...
Ohio Military Reserve & Civilian Authorities Collaborate in Communications Exercise to Enhance Emergency Response Capabilities
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 ...
Poll – Do State Defense Forces Still Have Too Many Officers And Not Enough Enlisted Soldiers?
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 ...
Task Force Rattlesnake Strengthens Its Forces with a Surge of New Soldiers Ahead of Wildfire Season
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 ...
Georgia State Defense Force Soldiers Master Water Survival Skills in Intensive Training Course
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 ...
Happy Independence Day 2023. Celebrate With This Great Documentary
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 ...
Supporting the Vulnerable: New York State Military Provides Aid and Assistance to Asylum Seekers in NYC
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 ...
Transitioning from Civilian to Soldier: Puerto Rico State Guard Begins IET & OCS Courses
The Puerto Rico State Guard recently started a new class for their Initial Entry Training Course (IETC) and Direct Commission Officer Orientation Course (DCOOC). The courses are being held at Fort Allen. This training marked a critical juncture for new re ...
GSDF State Defense Force Act as Friendly Force for Georgia Army National Guard’s 1-54th SFAB *UPDATED
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) has been assisting the Georgia Army National Guard's 1-54th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB). The GSDF acted as the emulating friendly force during this training exercise with The Army National Guard ...










