During a recent multi-unit training assembly, the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) conducted extensive training to enhance the readiness of its troops. Among the key exercises was a land navigation training held on November 2, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia ...
The Texas State Guard (TXSG - State Defense Force)) recently celebrated a significant milestone with the graduation of a new class of soldiers from their Recruit Basic Orientation Training (RBOT), commonly referred to as Basic Training. These recruits, m ...
We’re hosting our third Scuttlebutt episode next Tuesday, December 10th, at 6 PM EST! For those who are new, Scuttlebutt is our podcast where we invite military experts to dive deep into State Defense Force issues and discussions. In our upcoming epi ...
Behind every compelling story of the Texas State Guard (TXSG - State Defense Force) stands an extraordinary group of individuals—the Public Affairs Team. Renowned as one of the finest Public Affairs teams in the nation, they are masters of capturing the ...
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Craig Crenshaw, Virginia’s Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, visited the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) during a multi-unit training assembly on Nov. 2, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. Crenshaw met with VDF per ...
On National STEM Day, the California State Guard proudly announced an inspiring addition to its ranks: Dr. Yvonne Cagle, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, NASA astronaut, physician, researcher, and recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award ...
After responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene last month, the South Carolina State Guard has once again been activated, this time to assist in the aftermath of severe flooding in Orangeburg County. The region, particularly the towns of N ...
On Sunday, Nov. 10, soldiers from the 2nd Company of The Governor’s Foot Guard (Connecticut State Defense Force - 2GFG) proudly marched in the Branford Veterans Day Parade, honoring the sacrifices made by our nation’s veterans. The parade was a heartfelt ...
In this new Commanders Briefing podcast clip, we sit down with Major General Leon Lott, Commanding General of The South Carolina State Guard, to discuss the revised National Guard Directive CNGBI 5500.01. This directive encourages states to adopt distinc ...
The Texas State Guard’s Maritime Search & Rescue (SAR) Teams recently held a comprehensive training drill at the Recruit Training Center, focused on ensuring the operational readiness of their watercraft fleet. During this exercise, soldiers meticulo ...