Many servicemen and women who leave Active Duty U.S. military service, whether it's after an initial four-year enlistment or following a lifelong career in uniform, often seek ways to continue serving beyond their federal service. For many, that path lea ...
We are pleased to announce the launch of the official State Guard & Defense Force Council website at sgdfc.org. The State Guard & Defense Force Council is the parent nonprofit organization that operates StateDefenseForce.com and oversees our advo ...
The latest edition of The Guard Post, the quarterly newsletter of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG), captures a year defined by growth, professionalism, and sustained operational tempo throughout 2025. The newsletter reflects on a force ...
This clip from Episode 9 of Scuttlebutt 'Should State Defense Force Recruits Undergo Firearms Training During Basic Training?' explores how such training would be funded including costs for weapons access, ammunition, qualified law enforcement instructor ...
This Sunday, January 4th at 2 PM EST, StateDefenseForce.com will be hosting a new live episode of our community podcast, Scuttlebutt. For this episode we’re diving into a topic chosen directly by our community through our Patreon poll system ensuring tha ...
Over the holiday period, we made a series of significant improvements to StateDefenseForce.com that have dramatically increased the speed at which the website loads on your phone, tablet, or computer. Our website designer spent much of the past month upg ...
As we prepare to close out 2025, the Commander of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) sent a message to soldiers across the force recognizing the sacrifices and service they provide to their communities, the State of Texas, and the nation. In his ...
This clip from Episode 9 of Scuttlebutt centers on the argument that National Guard soldiers should prioritize their limited training and active duty time on sharpening their skills for their warfighting mission, emphasizing that today’s National Guard i ...
The Vermont State Guard (State Defense Force) has experienced a notably transformative year, marked by increased visibility, expanded mission support, and a renewed emphasis on telling its story. Before turning to recent events in the Green Mountain Stat ...
Just in time for Christmas and the New Year, we’re releasing the latest episode of Scuttlebutt. the perfect listen for those long drives to see friends and family over the holidays. Episode 9 of Scuttlebutt features Jean Marciniak, one of the Director ...
