This past weekend, the 2nd Company Governor's Foot Guard marked a significant milestone, celebrating the 249th anniversary of its entry into the American Revolution. Known as "Powder House Day," this historic event commemorates the day in 1775 when the t ...
Virginia Defense Force Tests Communication and Operations Support in Major Readiness Exercise
The Virginia Defense Force (VDF) conducted a comprehensive statewide readiness exercise on May 4, 2024, with activities spanning multiple locations across the state. Company-level command posts were strategically established in Fairfax, Winchester, Warre ...
From Generations of Military Service to Supporting Gold Star Kids: Leighanne and Jim’s Story
In a heartwarming segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show, viewers were introduced to Gold Star Kids Supports Services, a nonprofit dedicated to funding extracurricular activities for children of Gold Star families—those who have lost a military service membe ...
Boosting Performance: StateDefenseForce.com’s Upcoming Upgrade
In the coming days, we will be transitioning to a new hosting package that will double our current expenses. This change is driven by our increasing storage needs. StateDefenseForce.com has nearly 100 GB of storage, which is the maximum allowed under our ...
Maryland Defense Force Joins New Cybersecurity Task Force to Strengthen State Cyber Defenses
In response to escalating cyber threats, Maryland has launched the Maryland Cybersecurity Task Force, a collaborative initiative aimed at bolstering the state's cyber defenses. The task force includes members from the Maryland Air National Guard, Marylan ...
Georgia State Defense Force Celebrates Graduation of New Leaders from Basic Leader Course
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) recently celebrated the graduation of a new class from their Basic Leader Course (BLC). This course is a critical component of the Non-Commissioned Officer Education System, designed to prepare Soldiers for leadersh ...
California Wildfire Preparedness: California Military Stands Ready
As we mark Wildfire Preparedness Week, the readiness of the California State Guard, alongside the California National Guard and CALFIRE, is more crucial than ever. With California's susceptibility to natural disasters, particularly wildfires, these a ...
Georgia State Defense Force’s 4th Brigade Sharpens Skills with Intensive SAR Training Weekend
The Georgia State Defense Force, particularly the 4th Brigade, recently engaged in an intensive training weekend focusing on various critical skills such as Land Navigation, Patrol, Direction and Distances, Radio Communications, and Pace Counts. The sold ...
Texas State Guard 2nd Brigade Sharpens Fundamental SAR Skills During Annual Training
During their Annual Training at in Bryan, Texas on April 20, 2024, members of the Search and Rescue (SAR) Team from the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard led a critical exercise focusing on the refinement of basic search and rescue skill ...
Georgia Military Forces Welcome Major General Richard D. Wilson as Georgia’s New Adjutant General
In a significant military tradition, the Georgia State Military which is composed of the Georgia Army National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, and Georgia State Defense Force gathered at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Georgia, on May 4, 20 ...