The 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) recently concluded its November drill weekend, and the level of activity across its battalions underscored just how committed the brigade remains to its mission of supporting Texans du ...
Scuttlebutt Live Today – Should State Defense Force Recruits Undergo Firearms Training During Basic Training?
This Sunday, December 7th at 5 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 e ...
How Community Engagement Builds a Large Force: Texas State Guard 2nd Brigade Expands Recruitment and Conducts Critical Training
Rumors often say things are always bigger in Texas, and when it comes to State Defense Forces, that reputation holds true. The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) stands as the largest State Defense Force in the nation, with more than 1,700 so ...
Honoring the Fallen: Two National Guard Soldiers Lost While Defending Freedom
On Thursday, November 27th, while families across the United States gathered around dinner tables to celebrate Thanksgiving — sharing meals, giving thanks, and enjoying the warmth of loved ones — two members of the West Virginia National Guard were perfo ...
POD Operations, Search & Rescue, and Security Missions Highlight Louisiana State Guard’s Importance
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force - LSG) continues to expand its readiness and operational capabilities, as demonstrated by the comprehensive October training undertaken by the 1st Area Command. Their training cycle placed a strong emphasis ...
Elite Texas State Guard Maritime Teams Conduct High-Intensity Rescue Training
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) continues to demonstrate why it is considered one of the most capable and mission-ready forces in the nation. A few weeks ago 1st Brigade conducted its training emphasizing its expanding maritime readine ...
Family Support on Full Display as Marine Master Sergeant Pins Grandson in Texas State Guard Promotion
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Forces) continues to demonstrate that service to one’s community and state is not only a duty but a calling that shapes lives, strengthens families, and builds legacies. Among the core strengths of any State Defense F ...
Ohio Naval Militia Marks a Year of Lifesaving Missions, Training, and Statewide Support
The Ohio Naval Militia (State Defense Force of Ohio) stands as one of the three essential components of the Ohio State Defense Force, a statewide organization dedicated to providing military support during emergencies, natural disasters, and moments of c ...
South Carolina State Guard Honors Francis Marion as Recruitment Surges
The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) opened the month by paying tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Francis Marion during the 250th Anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. This anniversary marked not only a remembrance of one of So ...
Virginia Defense Force Puts Every Unit to the Test in Intensive Winter Storm and Cyber Defense Training
The Virginia Defense Force recently gathered at Fort Pickett for its semiannual Multi-Unit Training Assembly, a multi-day drill that brings every unit of the organization together for synchronized training, readiness evaluations, and full immersion in mi ...










