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 ...
The Texas State Guard’s Continued Role in Securing the Border Through Operation Lone Star
For years, the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) has stood shoulder to shoulder with the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, and National Guard units from across the country in Operation Lone Star, a large-scale mission aimed at se ...
Louisiana State Guard Ensures Security During Record-Breaking Super Bowl LIX
The 2024-2025 Super Bowl concluded with the Philadelphia Eagles securing a decisive victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22, marking a historic event in sports broadcasting. Super Bowl LIX shattered records as the most-watched television event in hist ...
Governor Abbott Appoints Major General Roger O. Sheridan, A Marine Combat Veteran, To Command Texas State Guard
Recently The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has appointed a new Commanding General for The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), Major General Roger O. Sheridan. Major General Sheridan brings decades of military service, having served over 21 years i ...
South Carolina State Guard Recognized for Heroic Efforts During Hurricane Helene
Last year, Hurricane Helene tore through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee, leaving a trail of widespread destruction and devastation. In response, The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force), alongside other State Defense F ...
Historic First! Georgia State Defense Force to Compete in Georgia Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition
Every year, The Georgia Army National Guard holds its prestigious Best Warrior Competition, a rigorous multi day event that pushes participants to their limits in both physical and mental challenges. This elite competition tests Soldiers on a wide array ...
The Louisiana State Guard Strengthens Security for Super Bowl LIX
As New Orleans prepares to host Super Bowl LIX, the Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force - LASG) Force Protection Team is playing a crucial role in bolstering security operations. Working in coordination with the Louisiana Military Department’s (LM ...
StateDefenseForce.com Fights to Preserve the Connecticut Governors Guard
The Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee is holding a public hearing this Thursday, January 30th on House Bill 6440, a controversial proposal seeking to transition the Connecticut Governors Guards (State Defense Force) from a state military force to ...
Is This the End of the Connecticut State Defense Force?
A new bill, House Bill 6440, set to be heard by Connecticut’s Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs, proposes a controversial reclassification of the Governor's Guards, also known as the Connecticut State Defense Force / State Guard. The legislatio ...
California State Guard’s Firefighting Teams Dismantled: A Decision That Left Lives and Property Vulnerable
California’s recent wildfires have devastated vast swaths of the state, lead to the deaths of dozens of people, destroyed thousands of homes, and destroyed critical infrastructure. Amid this recurring crisis, questions have arisen regarding the Californi ...