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 ...
Can SGAUS & StateDefenseForce.com Policy Stop the Red Uniform Shift?
In this compelling clip from Scuttlebutt Episode 4, Jean Marciniak, Director of StateDefenseForce.com, and Major (GA - Retired) Beverly Shepard of the Georgia State Defense Force delve into the latest developments impacting State Defense Forces across th ...
Scuttlebutt Podcast Dives into Texas State Guard Flood Response, National Guard Directives, and Global Conflict
Episode 4 of the Scuttlebutt Podcast is now live, delivering an in-depth look at the latest State Defense Force developments across the nation. This week’s episode begins with coverage of the Texas State Guard’s rapid and vital response to the ...
New Scuttlebutt Episode Debuts Tomorrow! With Major Beverly Shepard as Permanent Host
A brand-new episode of Scuttlebutt airs tomorrow, Saturday, July 26th at 12 PM EST and it marks an exciting new chapter for the show. This episode features a new special co-host—Major Beverly Shepard (Retired) of the Georgia State Defense Force, who offi ...
State Defense Forces: A Lifeline When the National Guard Deploys
In this Scuttlebutt clip, Professor Barry Stentiford discusses the critical role of State Defense Forces in times of global conflict. As history has shown, when a major war arises, The National Guard is mobilized in large numbers to support the U.S. Army ...
Should State Defense Forces Support Overseas Operations? Followings Maryland’s Example To Better Augment The National Guard
In this episode clip from our latest episode of Scuttlebutt, we delve into whether State Defense Forces should deploy overseas to assist and augment National Guard units facing personnel shortages. Drawing on historical examples, such as the Maryland Def ...










