As Hurricane Ian moved into the Eastern Seaboard flood warnings were issued for South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. Virginia Beach was given a warning of increased flood surges. In response the Governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, activated the ...
An Overview of The New York Guard’s 2022 Annual Training
The New York Guard recently posted a few videos covering their 2022 Annual Training. This week long event included multiple schools for the hundreds of troops of the New York Guard. The courses the troops attended included: Initial Entry Training (Ba ...
Virginia Defense Force Activated for Hurricane Ian Response Missions
As Hurricane Ian wrecked havoc throughout Florida, it started re-gaining its strength as it entered the Eastern Seaboard. The Hurricane was projected to make its way through South Carolina, North Carolina and then into Virginia. The Governor of Virginia, ...
Texas State Guard Troops Help Church Charity Move Into New Facility
Texas State Guard troops recently assisted The New Vision Church Community move into a new facility. These Texas State Guard troops are Active Duty troops that are part of Operation Lone Star, they utilized the limited off duty time they have to help the ...
Puerto Rico State Guard Have Been Activated for Hurricane Fiona
Hurricane Fiona caused significant damage to Puerto Rico as it passed through the Commonwealth. In response the Governor of Puerto Rico, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi, activated the National Guard to assist in rescue & recovery operations throughout the island ...
Georgia SDF Troops Enjoy Beautiful Views From Black Hawks During Their Annual Training
During their Annual Training, Georgia State Defense Force troops boarded Army National Guard Black Hawks. While undergoing this training the troops got to enjoy some spectacular views of the Georgia countryside. Here are some photos and videos from the tr ...
Florida State Guard Activated for the First Time Since WW2 to Respond to Hurricane Ian
As Hurricane Ian approaches the west coast of Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis activated both the National Guard and the newly created, Florida State Guard (State Defense Force). This is the first time since World War II that the Florida State Guard has bee ...
Texas State Guard Soldiers Mentor JROTC Cadets
Troops from the Texas State Guard's 3rd Brigade recently spent time with students from the Weslaco High School Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC). They assisted the students in competing and completing in the Bobcat Raider Competition. The ...
Texas State Guard 2nd Brigade Competes in Field Training Exercise
The 4th Battalion, 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently spent their monthly drill competing in a Search & Rescue Field Training Exercise. Multiple teams were organized with the goal of locating casualties, providing life ...
Alaska SDF Colonel Gives Gives Mission Update for Operation Merbok Response
Colonel John James of the Alaska State Defense Force, commander of Joint Task Force Bethel, was recently interviewed regarding the mission status of Operation Merbok Response. He discusses the focus of the mission, how troops are assembled and how relief ...










