The Georgia State Defense Force has once again been invited to participate in the Georgia Best Warrior Competition, an elite multi day event designed to demonstrate the readiness, strength, and professional competence of soldiers from the Georgia Departm ...
StateDefenseForce.com Announces Major Fundraiser to Support State Defense Force Programs Nationwide *UPDATED
StateDefenseForce.com, also known as The State Guard & Defense Force Council, is announcing the launch of our national fundraiser to support the continued operation and expansion of our programs dedicated to strengthening State Defense Forces acr ...
Exploring the California State Guard’s MEPS Program: How Applicants Are Screened and Prepared for Service
The California State Guard (State Defense Force - CASG) has a strong and vital program for recruiting new members, ensuring that all applicants undergo a thorough medical screening and background check before being accepted. This program is based and hav ...
Louisiana State Guard sUAS Team Supports Homeland Security Partners During Major New Orleans Event
During their February drill period, the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Team of the Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force) conducted coordinated operations in the Greater New Orleans area alongside several state and local partners as part of ...
New Recruits Join the Vanguard: More Soldiers Are Sworn Into The 1st Brigade
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) continues to strengthen its ranks as soldiers of the 1st Brigade recently welcomed thirteen new recruits into the organization during a swearing-in ceremony held at the Dallas armory. The oath of enlistm ...
Preserving Life: Tennessee State Guard 11th Medical Company Supports Army National Guard Units’ Medical Readiness
In January, the 11th Medical Company of the 61st Medical Battalion, Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force - TNSG), strengthened its ongoing partnership with the Tennessee Army National Guard by providing direct medical training and certification sup ...
South Carolina State Guard Mourns the Loss of One of Their Own: Staff Sergeant Luis Rojas
The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) is mourning the loss of one of its most dedicated and beloved soldiers, Staff Sergeant Luis Rojas, whose life was defined by service, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to others. On January 19, ...
Texas State Guard and the 2026 Wildfire Response: A Critical Force Multiplier Amid a Growing Threat
Across the United States, wildfires are becoming more frequent, larger, and more destructive, especially during periods of drought, high winds, and low humidity. These conditions have placed extraordinary strain on professional wildland firefighter resou ...
Service and Security: Louisiana State Guard Strengthens Community Ties at the Legion of Mars Parade
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force) once again demonstrated its commitment to service and community engagement through its participation in the Legion of Mars Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans. As the parade rolled along the historic Uptown ro ...
Accountability in Crisis: 2nd Brigade Certifies new Soldiers in Emergency Tracking Network Operations
During their February training drill, soldiers of the 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard dedicated their weekend to mastering and certifying on one of the most critical disaster-response tools in the state’s emergency management arsenal, the Emergency ...










