The Louisiana State Guard’s (LASG - State Defense Force) 4th Area Command recently conducted weapons familiarization training at Camp Minden, underscoring its commitment to operational readiness and safety. This training provided LASG personnel with crit ...
15 Soldiers Complete Georgia SDF Basic Training as 25 New Recruits Begin Their Journey
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) recently celebrated the graduation of 15 new soldiers from Initial Entry Training (IET - Basic Training), marking a significant milestone in their military journey. These graduates have successfully completed the ri ...
The Achievements of The Texas State Guard In 2024
Over the weekend The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) posted their quarterly newsletter which highlighted the training, missions and achievements of their incredible force achieved in 2024. The Texas State Guard has had an eventful and ...
Texas State Guard’s New Commanding General Shares His Vision for the Future
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) has officially welcomed its new Commanding General, Major General Roger O. Sheridan, who brings decades of service and experience from the United States Marine Corps. In his first message to the force, S ...
Poll – Where Do You Think SGAUS Should Focus Its Lobbying Efforts The Most? The Federal or State Level
In our latest Commanders Briefing interview, we spoke with Lt. Colonel Barry Greene of the State Guard Association of the United States (SGAUS) about their ongoing efforts to lobby for State Defense Forces at both the state and federal levels. We’d li ...
A Historic Commander Retires, Ushering in a New Marine-Led Era for the Texas State Guard
On February 23, 2025, the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) witnessed a historic transition in leadership as Major General Roger O. Sheridan officially took command from Major General Anthony Woods during a Change of Command Ceremony at Camp ...
Building Future Leaders: Georgia SDF and Other Defense Forces Support JROTC Programs
On February 1, 2025, at Monarch High School in Florida, Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Pepin of the Georgia State Defense Force volunteered his expertise to judge a highly competitive JROTC drill competition. A proud alumnus of Monarch High School, Pepin returned ...
Winter Storm Slams Virginia: Virginia Defense Force and National Guard Deployed
A formidable winter storm is currently impacting Virginia, bringing significant snowfall and frigid temperatures across the region. Snow began falling before sunrise on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, and is expected to continue into Thursday morning. Fore ...
Texas State Guard Medical Corps: Medical Training, Lifesaving Missions, and Unwavering Dedication
Service members of the Texas State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 1st Brigade recently honed their medical skills with hands-on training at the Waxahachie National Guard Armory. On January 25, 2025, soldiers from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, conducted li ...
35 New Service Members Process Through MEPS To Join The Ranks of The Puerto Rico State Guard
On February 8, 2025, the Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force - PRSG) Medical Command, conducted a rigorous screening process for 35 new recruits at the Joint Training Center Camp Santiago (CSJTC) in Salinas. This thorough evaluation ensured that ...