The Mission Set of The State Defense Forces has consistently evolved over the years. From performing The National Guard’s domestic missions during World War II as National Guard units were deployed overseas to fight against Axis Forces, to responding to t ...
Alaska State Defense Force Join National Guard For Community Outreach Festival
The Alaska National Guard & State Defense Force recently traveled to Bethel, Alaska to attend their 2023 Cama-i Dance Festival. The festival is a celebration of Native American values, featuring dancing from citizens dressed in traditional Native Amer ...
Ohio Adjutant General Requests Large Increase For State Defense Force Budget For 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
The Adjutant General of Ohio (Senior National Guard General), Major General John C. Harris, recently submitted his budget proposal for The 2023-24 Fiscal Year for The Ohio State Military. The Ohio State Military is composed of The Ohio Army National Guard ...
New Class Of Recruits Graduate NYG Basic Training
The New York Guard (State Defense Force) recently welcomed a new group of soldiers to their ranks. After finishing their weeklong Initial Entry Training (Basic Training) at The New York State Military Training Site, Camp Smith, twenty one new soldiers wil ...
Puerto Rico State Guard Provides Medical Support During Community Event
The Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held a community support mission at The Guaitioree 2023 scouting es carnaval which is a festival dedicated to supporting The Boy Scouts of America. The support mission involved doctors and medics ...
Defense Force Soldiers Are Honored At Maryland General Assembly
Three Maryland Defense Force soldiers were recently honored at The Maryland State House. The soldiers were honored for being chosen as Soldiers of The Year, NCO Of The Year and Officer Of The Year. To be selected for these awards you need to show duty and ...
SDF Online Store Now Official Merchant of Tennessee State Guard
Last year we announced we became the official merchant of The Maryland Defense Force, this year we are proud to announce a partnership with The Tennessee State Guard. The State Defense Force Online StoreThe State Defense Force Online Store will now be the ...
New Recruits Get Ready For New York Guard Basic Training
Every year The New York Guard (State Defense Force) holds an Initial Entry Training (Basic Training) course for new recruits coming into The State Guard. Initial Entry Training is designed to transition individuals who have no previous military experience ...
2nd Brigade Focuses On MEDEVAC Training With Black Hawk Helicopters
Guardsmen from The 2nd Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently had the opportunity to work with The US Army Reserve’s 158th Aviation Regiment. The training focused on medical evaluation (MEDEVAC) which involves the loading and unlo ...
Fallen NY Guard Soldier Honored During St. Patricks Day Parade
As a unit that traces its lineage back to The Irish Brigade during The Civil War, The New York Guard 88th Area Command (State Defense Force) participated in The Queens County St. Patricks Day Parade. One of the senior enlisted advisors, Command Sergeant M ...










