The Texas State Guard just commissioned a new Lieutenant into their ranks, but this one Officer has a unique story. Enlisting as a Private in The Texas State Guard in the spring of 2021, he pulled double duty both as a State Guard soldier and Cadet Corpor ...
Texas 1st Brigade Carries The Load In Honor of Fallen Heroes
On May 28, 2023, the 1st Brigade of the Texas State Guard participated in a heartfelt event at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery to honor fallen American soldiers in anticipation of Memorial Day. Alongside numerous other volunteers, the brigade ded ...
Poll – Why Do Some State Defense Forces Wear Older Military Uniforms?
State Defense Forces follow in the uniform standards of The United States Army National Guard. When The US Military transitions to a new uniform most State Defense Forces follow suite. However there are a few that never transition over and remain wearing ...
Georgia State Defense Force Salutes The Fallen During Memorial Day Ceremony
In Marietta, Georgia, the Georgia State Defense Force participated in Memorial Day ceremonies. The troops from the Georgia State Defense Force were actively involved in providing security and assistance throughout the event, ensuring a safe and solemn en ...
Connecticut’s Governors Guards Spend Memorial Day Honoring America’s Fallen Heroes
The Connecticut Governors Guards (State Defense Force), embodying a deep sense of duty and respect, took to the streets with solemn pride in the North Haven, Branford and Avon Parades for Memorial Day. As the rhythmic cadence of their footsteps echoed th ...
Legislative Updates For Louisiana, Maryland and Michigan Defense Forces
We added and updated a number of legislative bills for The Louisiana State Guard, Maryland Defense Force and Michigan Defense Force. We created a new page under our Legislative & Benefits section, this one for The Louisiana State Guard (State Defen ...
Memorial Day 2023
On this day, we honor and remember the brave servicemen & women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We take a moment to remember the profound courage and selflessness of these extraordinary men and women. We want to express our ...
Tennessee State Guard Medics Certify National Guard Soldiers In BLS
A few weeks ago, Medics from The 61st Medical Battalion of The Tennessee State Guard, took on the crucial responsibility of training and certifying soldiers from from The Army National Guards’ 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Basic Life Support (BLS). A ...
A Peak At Texas State Guard Search & Rescue Training
The Texas State Guard recently published a video detailing the challenges, obstacles and training soldiers encounter during Search & Rescue training. Soldiers undergo a rigorous and comprehensive program that prepares them for response operations. The ...
New Bills & Legislative Updates for California, Connecticut, Georgia & Hawaii
We added and updated a number of legislative bills for a multitude of State Defense Forces, from The California State Guard to The Hawaii State Defense Force. Two bills have been added to The California State Guard (State Defense Force). The first bill ...









