Brigadier General Joe Cave has a long career of military service that spans over 30 years. He originally started in The United States Navy, serving in various parts of the world. During his time with The Navy he experienced many close calls from his ship ...
A Ruck March To Start The Weekend Off
The 6th Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held their drill weekend. Even though the weather was not favorable they started it off with a 3.5 mile ruck march. The Brigade routinely conducts this exercise as a way to build cama ...
Ohio SDF Commanding General Dedicates Radio Facility to Former National Guard TAG
The Ohio State Defense Force Commanding General, Brigadier General Larry M. Pinkerton, recently visited The Haubrich Armory in Columbus, Ohio to dedicate a part of the armory to a former National Guard General, Major General Loren Windom. General Windom s ...
Georgia Engineer Battalion Certifies Troops On Chainsaw Operations
The Georgia State Defense Force 1st Engineer Battalion spent their weekend teaching chainsaw operation to soldiers. The Engineers and Troops spent time in the field, learning the operation, safety procedures and maintenance of chainsaws. Each soldier was ...
New Soldiers Take Oath To Begin Their Military Career in The Texas State Guard
The Commander of The 1st Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), Brigadier General John Diggs, recently sworn in a new class of recruits. These Texans are now off to begin their journey from Civilian To Soldier. Their next destination will ...
Washington Command Sergeant Major Retires After 45 Years of Service
Command Sergeant Major Richard Maysonet spent his life serving his State and Country. Starting his military career in The National Guard and then finishing it up in The State Guard, he provided nearly half a century of service. We thank him for his servic ...
New Commanders Briefing: Interview with Texas State Guard Commanding General Major General Anthony Woods
We just released our latest Commanders Briefing Podcast episode on all Podcast platforms. In this episode we sit down with the Commanding General of the Texas State Guard Commanding General Major General Anthony Woods. The episode was recoded in November ...
California State Senator Receives Tour of Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy From State Guard Director
Recently State Senator David Min of California's 37th district visited The Join Forces Training Base Los Alamitos. This is the largest California State Military base throughout the state, home to multiple units and headquarters commands. During his visit ...
Tennessee’s 2nd Regiment Trains on Unmanned Aerial System
The 2nd Regiment of The Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force) recently spent their weekend training drill on Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The troops learned how these new devices function and for what missions they should be best utilized. Followin ...
Texas 3rd Brigade Takes To The Air in Operation ORVP
The 3rd Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently took to the air in Operations Oral Rabies Vaccination Program (ORVP). Every year the brigade works with numerous local, state and federal agencies to control and eliminate the spread ...