The Mississippi State Guard (State Defense Force) recently unveiled new Brigade patches for their units. Here are a few photos from their Third Brigade. Commanding General Douglas Hayhurst of the Mississippi State Guard placing newly designed Brigade pa ...
NY Guard Commanding General visits Troops in the Field
The New York Guard Commander, Brig. Gen. David Warager, recently visited the New York National Guard Command Post at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. The commander spoke with National Guard & State Guard (State Defense Force) troops who are ...
California State Guard celebrates 80th Birthday
The California State Guard recently celebrated its 80th Birthday. We thank them for their service and dedication to California and the United States. The latest in our series of images commemorating the Califo ...
Maryland Defense Force receives Governors Citation
The Maryland State Defense Force recently was bestowed the Governors citation for their service and dedication to the citizens of Maryland. We at StateDefenseForce.com would like to congratulate the brave soldiers of the Maryland State Defense Force. ...
Tennessee State Guard providing COVID-19 testing for Demobilizing National Guard unit
The Tennessee State Guards (State Defense Force) Medical Command recently assisted the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment of Army National Guard with Covid-19 testing. The 278th was in the process of demobilization from active duty. pics from COL Cox ...
California State Guard trains for Crowd Management
The California State Guard’s 40th Support Detachment recently underwent training for crowd management. 40th SPT DET has conducted an Introduction to Crowd Management training during its Unit Training Assembly at Joint Forces Training Base ...
Texas Soldiers become sailors
Soldiers of the 2nd & 6th Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently trained in basic boat operations as coxswains and crewmen to support Texas Dive Teams during statewide emergencies. Members of 2nd and 6th Brigades, ...
CA Adjutant General & 40th ID General inspect State Guard Annual Training
The California National Guard Adjutant General, Major General David S. Baldwin, & the Army National Guards 40th Infantry Division Commanding General, Major General Laura Yeager, visited California State Guard (State Defense Force) troops in the field ...
California troops graduate Search & Rescue school
Soldiers from the California State Guard (State Defense Force) recently completed their SARTECH II training. SARTECH II is a nationally and internationally recognized standard by the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR). Cali ...
When the power goes out the Alaska SDF has you covered
During statewide emergencies the Alaska State Defense Force has the tools and training to make sure the heat and electricity keeps flowing. SFC Steven Branham explaining what we are doing with the ducting for the heaters that will be setup in t ...