Today marks a historic milestone in our nation’s history—the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the opening engagement of the American Revolutionary War. On the morning of April 19, 1775, colonial militiamen stood shoulder to shoul ...
We are excited to share a new featured article on StateDefenseForce.com that dives into one of the most important challenges facing today’s State Defense Forces—recruitment across generational lines. This insightful piece provides a comprehensive strateg ...
Earlier this year, we at StateDefenseForce.com have noticed a promising trend: the Vermont State Guard’s (State Defense Force) expanding presence on social media throughout 2025. We would like to recognizing the exceptional strides this organization has ...
In early April 2025, the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) once again answered the call to serve its community by providing critical support to one of the state’s most celebrated events—the Cooper River Bridge Run. The Bridge Run, held ann ...
In preparation for the upcoming hurricane season, the Texas State Guard's (State Defense Force) 2nd Brigade conducted an essential joint training operation to enhance their emergency response readiness. On March 22, 2025, Guardsmen from the 1st and 4th B ...
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 recent developments in the Communications Program and its expanding role in federal disaster respon ...
The 61st Medical Battalion of the Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force) has been exceptionally busy over the past few months, actively supporting joint training operations across Tennessee. Earlier in the year, members of the battalion showcased th ...
In a show of continued readiness and commitment to Virginia’s emergency response capabilities, more than 100 members of the all-volunteer Virginia Defense Force (VDF) assembled at Fort Barfoot from March 14-16, 2025, for a comprehensive multiple unit tra ...
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force - LASG) continues to strengthen its emergency response capabilities by embracing cutting-edge technology designed for disaster environments. On April 5, the LASG’s 1st Area Command participated in a speciali ...
New updates have been posted to several California legislative bills involving the California State Guard. Assembly Bill 468, which designates members of the California State Guard as emergency personnel and imposes felony penalties for impersonation dur ...
