The Connecticut Governor’s Guards (State Defense Force) recently commemorated Rochambeau Day, a significant event in state history that honors the historic meeting between General George Washington, commander of the Continental Army, and Lieutenant Gener ...
Texas State Guard Soldiers Face Off in Grueling Warrior Cup Challenge *UPDATED
From October 18-20, 2024, 106 soldiers from the Texas State Guard's 6th Brigade gathered at the DPS Tactical Training Center in Florence, Texas, for their annual training exercise, Operation Heavy METL. This comprehensive exercise included participation ...
South Carolina State Guard Wraps Up Hurricane Helene Response Operations, Focuses on Growth with New Recruits
The South Carolina State Guard (SCSG) has officially concluded its operation in response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Over the past several weeks, the SCSG deployed 146 soldiers on State Active Duty to support the recovery ef ...
New Recruits Sworn into The Georgia State Defense Force as Troops Return from Hurricane Helene Mission
Many Georgia State Defense Force soldiers are returning home to rest after weeks of continuous service responding to the devastation cause by Hurricane Helene. These dedicated volunteers undertook a wide range of critical missions, including debris remov ...
900th Medical Command: Annual Training Ensures Puerto Rico State Guard’s Preparedness for Disaster Relief
Training is the foundation of any effective military force, and for the Puerto Rico State Guard (PRSG), it is no different. The exceptional responses by the Georgia State Defense Force, South Carolina State Guard, and Virginia Defense Force to the devast ...
Boston Under Siege: How the Massachusetts State Guard Restored Order During the 1919 Police Strike
We are excited to announce a new featured article. The article, The Massachusetts State Guard in the Boston Police Strike of 1919, highlights how the Massachusetts State Guard played a pivotal role in restoring order during the 1919 Boston Police Strike, ...
Georgia National Guard Deploys to Florida for Hurricane Milton Recovery as State Defense Force Takes on Expanded Role in Georgia *UPDATED
As Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida, residents brace for the storm's impending impact. The Category 3 hurricane has already caused widespread devastation, leaving millions without power, flooding neighborhoods, collapsing infrastructure, and trag ...
Tennessee State Guard Activated to Aid in East Tennessee Hurricane Helene Recovery
Hurricane Helene has left a devastating impact on East Tennessee, with the region experiencing unprecedented flooding and damage. The hurricane, which first made landfall in Florida, reached East Tennessee on September 26-27 as a tropical storm, causing ...
Starbucks and Veterans Support Group Provide Critical Supplies to South Carolina State Guard for Hurricane Helene Recovery
As Hurricane Helene left devastation in its wake, the South Carolina State Guard (SCSG) swiftly mobilized to assist in recovery operations. On October 4, 2024, Starbucks District 3305 came together to support these efforts, generously donating approximat ...
Recovery Efforts Intensify After Helene as Hurricane Milton Looms with Category 4 Force
The death toll from Hurricane Helene has risen to 227, with two additional fatalities reported in South Carolina on Saturday, more than a week after the storm made landfall. Helene, which struck the southeastern U.S. as a Category 4 hurricane on Septembe ...










