Recently, Colonel (OH) D.L. McNeil of the Ohio Military Reserve (State Defense Force) published a compelling article titled The Power of Hope: How the Ohio Military Reserve Brings Hope to Disaster Victims. In his August 26, 2024, piece, Col. McNeil sheds ...
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) recently participated alongside the Georgia Army National Guard in the Governor’s Twenty Marksmanship Competition, also known as the 10th Andrew Sullens State Marksmanship Competition, held at Fort Stewart, Georgia ...
Legislative developments in Kansas and Maryland have brought attention to the evolving legal frameworks surrounding state military organizations and volunteer services. In Kansas, Senate Bill 292 was passed to make corrections to the statutes governi ...
After a storied military career, Major General Anthony Woods has announced his retirement from the Texas State Guard, where he has served as Commander since 2021. Major General Woods took the helm of the Texas State Guard following an impressive tenure i ...
The Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force - PRSG) continues to stand as a vital component of the island's defense and emergency response framework. As an integral part of Puerto Rico’s military forces, the PRSG operates in close coordination with ...
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) recently celebrated the graduation of a new class of soldiers from their Initial Entry Training (IET - Basic Training). The months-long program is designed to transform civilians into soldiers, equipping them with t ...
On July 31, 2024, the State Guard Association of the United States (SGAUS) joined a distinguished group of stakeholders at the White House for a workshop organized by the Biden-Harris Administration. The event, part of a broader initiative focused on exp ...
The Virginia Defense Force (VDF) continues to play a vital role in supporting the state of Virginia, both in times of crisis and through ongoing community service. As a volunteer military organization, the VDF works alongside the Virginia National Guard ...
A few weeks ago, the Connecticut Governor's Guards (State Defense Force), encompassing the First Company Horse Guards, Second Company Horse Guards, First Company Foot Guard, and Second Company Foot Guard, assembled at Camp Nett in Niantic, CT, for their ...
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) recently marked a significant milestone with the celebration of the sixth anniversary of the formation of their Opposing Force (OPFOR) Battalion, now known as the 1st Battalion (OPFOR), Georgia Force Assistance Brig ...
