The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force - SCSG) continues to sharpen its capabilities by ensuring its troops are properly trained to meet the demands of modern emergencies. Recently, soldiers of the 8th Troop Command participated in a firearm ...
We’ve been reporting on State Defense Forces since 2005, originally under the name Home Guard Armory. In 2008, we added another site to our portfolio, StateDefenseForce.com, which was intended to be a referral site for State Guards and State De ...
Over the past month, California State Guard (State Defense Force) troops have been training rigorously as part of Task Force Rattlesnake, a joint task force composed of the California Army National Guard, California Air National Guard, California State G ...
On this day, we at StateDefenseForce.com pause to remember the events of September 11, 2001—an infamous day that forever changed the course of American history. That morning, Al Qaeda terrorists turned passenger planes into weapons of war, slamming them ...
The men and women of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) have been keeping their weekends busy, spending their recent monthly drills honing skills that could one day mean the difference between life and death for their fellow Texans. Both ...
State Defense Forces across the nation are known not only for their military readiness and response capaibility, but also for the countless volunteer hours they dedicate to serving their communities in unique and meaningful ways. Their commitment often e ...
The Ohio State Defense Force (OSDF) stands as a unique organization among the nation’s military reserves. Comprised of three distinct branches—the Ohio Military Reserve, the Ohio Naval Militia, and the Ohio Cyber Reserve—the OSDF provides the state with ...
This past weekend, the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) marked a milestone moment as 43 new recruits were sworn into the force during one of the largest enlistment ceremonies in recent State Defense Force history. The oath was administere ...
The Puerto Rico State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 900th Medical Command has recently taken part in two major missions that highlight their dual commitment to supporting the people of Puerto Rico and working alongside U.S. military forces. In Jul ...
The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Forces) recently recognized one of its own for extraordinary courage and decisive action that saved lives. First Lieutenant Frederic Parsons was awarded the Medal of Valor, one of the Guard’s highest honors, ...