In this compelling and previously untold Scuttlebutt Podcast clip from Episode 7, Director of StateDefenseForce.com Jean Marciniak and Major (GA – Ret.) Beverly Shepard of the Georgia State Defense Force dive deep into one of the most remarkable missions ...
Scuttlebutt Episode 7 Released: Millions in Savings, Stronger Partnerships – The Case for Sending State Defense Forces Overseas
In our last poll, our Patreon community decided that we should explore whether State Defense Forces should deploy overseas to assist the National Guard during their missions abroad—a topic that has sparked intense interest across the SDF community. In ...
Scuttlebutt Live Tonight – Should State Defense Forces Participate in Overseas Mission Support for The National Guard?
This Sunday, August 28th at 6 PM EST, StateDefenseForce.com will be hosting a new live episode of our community podcast, Scuttlebutt. We’ll continue to bring you the most current news and updates from State Defense Forces across the nation. In this ep ...
Balancing Duty and Dollars: The Future of State Defense Force Compensation
In this Scuttlebutt Episode 6 clip on Pay & Benefits, we tackle the growing debate over whether State Defense Force troops should be compensated for their monthly weekend drills and annual training periods. We highlight a legislative shift occurring ...
Scuttlebutt Episode 6 Released! Pay & Benefits
In Episode 6 of Scuttlebutt, we take a deep dive into one of the most significant developments in the State Defense Force community: pay and benefits. For the first time, state legislatures are passing bills that provide compensation to State Defens ...
U.S. Army Auxiliary Proposal Reaches Congress and Pentagon Review
In this Scuttlebutt clip, we sit down with Jim Stephens from the U.S. Army Auxiliary Activation Project to discuss the current status of the initiative. Jim shares that the proposal has advanced to the legislative branch of Congress and is now under revi ...
Scuttlebutt Episode 6 LIVE – This Saturday! Should State Defense Forces Get Paid For Drills & AT?
This Saturday, August 16th at 3 PM EST, StateDefenseForce.com is proud to host a brand-new live episode of our community-driven podcast, Scuttlebutt. As always, we’ll bring you the latest updates and news from State Defense Forces nationwide, but ...
Jim Stephens on the Mission and Purpose of the U.S. Army Auxiliary Activation Project
In today’s Scuttlebutt Podcast clip, we highlight the U.S. Army Auxiliary Activation Project and its vision for strengthening America’s defense framework. Jim Stephens, the project’s Administrator, explains its purpose, core missions, and the reasons beh ...
Scuttlebutt Episode 5 Released! Interview with Jim Stephens on The US Army Auxiliary Activation Project
In this episode of Scuttlebutt, we sit down with Jim Stephens, Administrator of the U.S. Army Auxiliary Activation Project, to discuss the mission, purpose, and progress of this emerging national initiative. Stephens explains how the proposed Army Auxili ...
StateDefenseForce.com Scuttlebutt Podcast LIVE With Special Guest, Jim Stephens of The U.S. Army Auxiliary Activation Project
This Saturday, August 16th at 8 PM EST, StateDefenseForce.com will be hosting a special live episode of the Scuttlebutt Podcast. The event will feature an exclusive interview with Jim Stephens, Administrator of the US Army Auxiliary Activation Project, a ...










