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New Era of Drone Operations: SGAUS & FAA Standardize State Defense Force Training
In Part 3 of our Commanders Briefing podcast with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of the State Guard Association of the United States, we explore a new Hazmat certification program being launched by SGAUS. Colonel Greene outlines the extensive t ...
Georgia State Defense Force Graduates New Class of Elite Search & Rescue Soldiers
In April, The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) proudly announced the graduation of a new class of Search & Rescue (SAR) soldiers from its esteemed Search & Rescue School. These newly minted specialists completed months of rigorous and grueling ...
Texas State Guard 2nd Brigade Kicks Off Annual Training with Readiness, Integration, And Welcome Special Guests
Just days after we reported on the 1st Brigade's preparations for their 2025 Annual Training, the 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard has begun its own rigorous cycle of readiness and operations. Like their sister brigade, the 2nd Brigade initiated the ...
Indiana Guard Reserve Supports Firearms Qualification Operations for National Guard
The Indiana Guard Reserve (State Defense Force - IGR) has had a busy spring supporting both state and military operations, and their mission tempo shows no signs of slowing down with the upcoming Indianapolis 500 festivities. Earlier this month, the IGR ...
Texas State Guard Highlights Search and Rescue as a Key Annual Training Priority
April marked the beginning of Annual Training (AT) for multiple brigades across the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) as they prepared for the challenges of 2025. A centerpiece of this year’s training is the vital mission of Search and Rescu ...
New Hazmat Certification Program Aims to Strengthen SDF Emergency Response Teams
In Part 3 of our Commanders Briefing podcast with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of the State Guard Association of the United States, we explore a new Hazmat certification program being launched by SGAUS. Colonel Greene outlines the extensive t ...
Texas State Guard 1st Brigade Prepares for Annual Training with State Military Readiness Program
April marks a critical time for the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force)—it’s the season for Annual Training, a time when each brigade across the state prepares to sharpen their skills and reinforce their readiness to serve. For the soldiers of the 1s ...
Louisiana State Guard Cyber Team Strengthens Statewide Readiness Through Advanced Cyber Training
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force - LASG) continues to stand at the forefront of state-level cybersecurity readiness through its dedicated Cyber Reserve Team. Earlier this April, the team conducted a comprehensive cyber readiness drill at Ca ...
Mission, Members, Me: Leadership Lessons from the Texas State Guard
The Command Sergeant Major of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), Harlan Thompson, regularly posts inspirational leadership columns on The Texas State Guard websites. His latest discusses The Joint Negotiables, which is a leadership document aut ...