Earlier this month, soldiers of The Washington State Guard underwent Land Navigation & Medical Evacuation refresher training. The troops were part of The Spokane & Yakima Detachments. The training involved soldiers utilizing the skills they learne ...
No Longer Just Ceremonial, Governors Guards Are Becoming a Vital Military Force for Connecticut
The Governors Guards (State Defense Force), also known as The Connecticut Foot & Horse Guards, can trace its history since The American Revolution. It participated in many of the Early American conflicts, it was later integrated into The National Guar ...
We’re Hiring Co-Hosts For A New State Defense Force Podcast
We’re starting up a new podcast soon and are interviewing for co-hosts. The podcast will be a monthly event where 4 hosts will discuss the latest State Defense Force news, missions and events. If you are interesting in applying here is a more detailed exp ...
Proud Grandfather & Former 1SGT Shares Moment Pinning 1SGT Rank on Grandson
The First Company Governor's Foot Guard (State Defense Force) is a military unit with a proud tradition of continuous service in the United States, supported by individual families. Recently a member of that unit Josh Akeley was promoted to First Sergeant ...
Becoming Better Trained: How the Defense Force is Impacting Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers
On April 14, 2023, members of the Georgia State Defense Force's 1st Brigade, 3rd Battalion joined troops from the Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG) in a field training exercise held in Fort Stewart, Georgia. The exercise pitted Army National Guard sold ...
6th Brigade Trains With Army National Guard in Medical Exercise
As The 2nd Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) spent their March drill working with Texas A&M University on a large scale disaster response exercise, The 6th Brigade decided to work with The Texas Army National Guard’s 149th Aviatio ...
Major Legislative Updates For Texas State Guard, Oregon Defense Force & SC State Guard
We updated the legislative sections for The Oregon Defense Force, South Carolina State Guard & Texas State Guard. Many bills were added, be sure to check them out and see the latest happenings within The State Defense Forces. A bill currently held ...
Texas State Guard Provides Support During Large Scale Disaster Day Exercise
Disaster Day is an annual exercise held every year at The Texas A&M University. It is the largest student led disaster response exercises in the country. The event is geared toward medical students so as to provide them crucial experience and evaluate ...
Georgia State Defense Force Adds More DCCO Instructors To Their Ranks
Over the past weekend The 1st Engineer Battalion held some important training for troops wishing to become Debris Clearing and Chainsaw Operation (DCCO) Instructors within The Georgia State Defense Force. The candidates are from The 1st and 5th Brigades o ...
Mississippi State Guard Takes 1st Place In Military Firearm Tournament
For nearly 30 years, The Mid-South Guard & Reserve Association has been hosting firearms competitions between the different military branches. Soldiers & Airmen from The Mississippi Army National Guard, Air National Guard, US Army, US Navy, US Mar ...










