Yesterday, we reported a disturbing revelation that The California State Guard is no longer part of Task Force Rattlesnake. Task Force Rattlesnake’s mission is to work alongside CAL FIRE to mitigate and prevent wildland fires through fuels mitigation pro ...
Poll – Should StateDefenseForce.com Be Making Documentaries?
At StateDefenseForce.com, our mission has always been to promote public awareness and understanding of State Defense Forces (SDFs) and their critical roles within their communities. One potential way to achieve this is by producing compelling documentari ...
Poll – Would You Reenlist in Your State Defense Force if It Adopted a Polo Shirt and Khaki Pants Uniform?
Over the past decade, several State Defense Forces have undertaken notable changes to their organizational structure, including a shift in the uniforms their troops wear. Traditionally, State Defense Forces have donned military-style uniforms that reflec ...
Poll – What Was Your Journey Like Joining the State Defense Force?
The Recruiting Division in The State Defense Forces (SDF) play a vital role in connecting with the public, sharing their mission, attracting new applicants, and guiding them through the enlistment or commissioning process. At the core of this division is ...
Poll: How essential is a State Defense Force’s social media presence in connecting with the public and recruiting new members?
In the past year, a number of State Defense Forces have reduced or completely removed their presence from social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter (X), and Instagram. This retreat from the public sphere has made it challenging for StateDefenseFor ...
State Defense Force Recruitment: Are Obese Individuals Being Accepted?
State Defense Forces across the nation are actively recruiting and commissioning new soldiers, with some flexibility in their height and weight standards compared to the U.S. Military. In many cases, they allow recruits to be slightly above the military ...
Poll: Should State Defense Forces Offer No Cost Health Services To The Low Income Residents of Their State
For many decades, the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) has played a key role in Operation Border Health Preparedness, a program conducted in partnership with the Texas Department of Health & Human Services. This initiative offers a wide range ...
Should State Defense Forces Have Their Own Youth Program?
State Defense Forces play a crucial role in youth programs, one of which is the ChalleNGe Program. Youth ChalleNGe is a National Guard program that offers youth, who have dropped out of school or are not progressing, the opportunity to change their futur ...
Poll – How Flexible Should State Defense Forces Be with Weight Requirements?
The United States Military holds strict height and weight requirements for every applicant seeking to enlist or receive a commission as an officer. These standards are in place to ensure that all service members are physically capable of performing their ...
Poll – Should State Defense Forces Adopt a Valor Patch to Recognize Heroic Efforts in Life-Saving Operations?
The United States Army and Army National Guard have established policies for the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) worn by soldiers. On the left shoulder, soldiers display a patch representing the divisions, corps, armies, or other authorized organizations t ...