Earlier this year, we at StateDefenseForce.com have noticed a promising trend: the Vermont State Guard’s (State Defense Force) expanding presence on social media throughout 2025. We would like to recognizing the exceptional strides this organization has ...
South Carolina State Guard Ensures Security and Support at World-Class 10K Race
In early April 2025, the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) once again answered the call to serve its community by providing critical support to one of the state’s most celebrated events—the Cooper River Bridge Run. The Bridge Run, held ann ...
Texas State Guard 2nd Brigade Trains for Emergency Air Evacuation Ahead of Hurricane Season
In preparation for the upcoming hurricane season, the Texas State Guard's (State Defense Force) 2nd Brigade conducted an essential joint training operation to enhance their emergency response readiness. On March 22, 2025, Guardsmen from the 1st and 4th B ...
Tennessee State Guard’s Medical Experts Strengthen National Guard Capabilities Through Intensive Medical Training
The 61st Medical Battalion of the Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force) has been exceptionally busy over the past few months, actively supporting joint training operations across Tennessee. Earlier in the year, members of the battalion showcased th ...
Virginia Defense Force Trains to Support National Guard in Emergencies and Disasters
In a show of continued readiness and commitment to Virginia’s emergency response capabilities, more than 100 members of the all-volunteer Virginia Defense Force (VDF) assembled at Fort Barfoot from March 14-16, 2025, for a comprehensive multiple unit tra ...
Louisiana State Guard Explores Innovative Flood Response Capabilities with SHERP Vehicle
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force - LASG) continues to strengthen its emergency response capabilities by embracing cutting-edge technology designed for disaster environments. On April 5, the LASG’s 1st Area Command participated in a speciali ...
Texas State Guard Strengthens Medical Readiness Through Brigade-Wide Training
n February and March 2025, the 1st Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) conducted a series of intensive medical training exercises designed to ensure every soldier is equipped to respond swiftly and effectively to medical emergencies. T ...
New California State Guard & Connecticut Governors Guard Legislation
California has introduced several bills that impact the California State Guard and service members statewide. AB 468 strengthens looting laws and increases penalties for impersonating emergency personnel, including State Guard members, during disasters. ...
Military & Civil Forces Gain Ground on Table Rock Wildfire as Evacuations Lifted
Yesterday, we initially reported on the activation of both the South Carolina National Guard and the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) in response to the Table Rock wildfire—the largest wildfire in South Carolina’s history. Since their act ...
South Carolina State Guard Mobilizes for Historic Table Rock Wildfire Response
As the Table Rock Complex Fire continues to expand, it has officially become the largest wildfire in South Carolina history, consuming over 13,000 acres and crossing into neighboring North Carolina. This massive wildfire surpasses the previous record set ...










