On August 3, 2024, Lt. Col. (Va.) Peyton N. Owens Jr. was honored with the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) Distinguished Service Medal, marking his retirement after 40 years of dedicated service to the VDF. In a ceremony held at the VDF Headquarters in Rich ...
Virginia Defense Force Aids in Storm Recovery After Debby Leaves Path of Destruction
Over the past week, we have been closely monitoring and reporting on the path of destruction left by Tropical Storm Debby as it ravaged through Georgia, South Carolina, and now Virginia. In response, the Georgia State Defense Force, South Carolina State ...
South Carolina Faces Severe Flooding and Tornadoes as State Guard Responds to Tropical Storm Debby
Last week, we reported on the devastation that Tropical Storm Betty inflicted on Florida, Georgia, and the Southeastern United States. Debby, which initially made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane near Steinhatchee in Florida’s Big Bend, later crossed i ...
Defense Forces Across Three States Mobilize and Deploy in Response to Tropical Storm Debby’s Destruction
Tropical Storm Debby has wreaked havoc across the southeastern United States, unleashing torrential rain, tornadoes, and destructive flooding. Making its second U.S. landfall early Thursday in South Carolina, the storm has caused significant devastation. ...
Record Rainfall and Tornadoes: State Defense Forces Prepare for Tropical Storm Debby’s Impact
Tropical Storm Debby has wreaked havoc across the southeastern United States, demonstrating its volatility and destructive potential. In Florida, the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport recorded a staggering 11.06 inches of rain in a single day, bre ...
Empowering Youth: Maryland National Guard & Defense Force Launch New ChalleNGe Program Class
A new class of recruits is beginning their transformative 22-week journey as part of the National Guard ChalleNGe program, supported by the Maryland Defense Force. This program aims to reclaim the lives of at-risk youth by equipping them with the values, ...
Here Are the Heroes of Operation Border Health Preparedness: Texas State Guard’s 25-Year Mission
We have more photos from Operation Border Health Preparedness, which took place between July 22nd and July 26th, 2024. This significant yearly mission, in conjunction with a diverse range of health agencies and organizations, aims to provide comprehensiv ...
Unyielding in Training: GSDF’s July Drills Highlight Their Commitment and Readiness
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) prioritizes their training and conducts it frequently. They engage in a wide array of training exercises ranging from Search & Rescue, Water Survival, Chainsaw operations, and debris clearing to land navigation ...
Oath of Allegiance Marks Beginning for New Tennessee State Guard Members
The Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held a solemn and significant ceremony to enlist a fresh group of recruits into their ranks. This event, marked by a formal oath of allegiance, symbolizes the new recruits' commitment to serving an ...
Texas State Guard Commanding General and Command Sergeant Major Commend Troops for Their Efforts in Operation Border Health Preparedness
Last week, the Texas State Guard played a pivotal role in Operation Border Health Preparedness, deploying over 100 troops to provide essential health services. These troops, who serve as doctors, nurses, EMTs, medics, and health professionals in their ci ...










