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Brigadier General Richard Diddams Takes Command, A New Chapter for the Virginia Defense Force
On June 1, 2024, Col. (VA) Richard Diddams was promoted to brigadier general and took command of the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) in a ceremony held in Richmond, Virginia. The ceremony was presided over by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of ...
Texas State Guard Mobilized as Tropical Storm Alberto Hits Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for 51 Texas counties as Tropical Storm Alberto moves through the Gulf of Mexico, impacting the southern half of Texas. "As Tropical Storm Alberto moves through the Gulf Coast, I issued a severe wea ...
Georgia State Defense Force Enhances Disaster Response with Vital Training Courses
During the last few weeks, soldiers from the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) underwent a wealth of training to enhance their disaster response capabilities. Soldiers participated in a chainsaw operations and debris clearing course, which is vital follo ...
Cyber Dawn 2024: A Collaborative Effort in Cyber Defense Across Military Branches
During the last two weeks The California State Military participated in a large scale Federal exercise called, Cyber Dawn 2024, this two-week exercise brought together multiple military branches & state agencies enhance to enhance cyber security & ...
Alaska’s HHC Scouts Enhance Rescue Skills in Joint Exercise with MAT+SAR and Local Fire Department
The Alaska State Defense Force HHC Scouts recently participated in a joint task force Search & Rescue exercise with the MAT+SAR Search & Rescue organization and The Butte Fire Department. The MAT+SAR, a non-profit entity founded in 2003, is dedica ...
Washington State Guard Enhances Wildfire Readiness with Simulated Fire Exercise
As we approach fire season, the Washington State Guard, alongside the Washington National Guard and local fire departments, is ramping up its preparation and training efforts to respond effectively to wildfires. This past weekend, members of the Washingto ...
Virginia Defense Force Supports Critical Training Exercise for National Guard CERFP Team
Troops of the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) recently supported the in-processing for Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen ahead of a mass casualty training exercise on May 21, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. The Soldiers and Airmen, assigned to the ...
Georgia State Defense Force Strengthens Ranks with New Recruits and Leaders
On May 19, 2024, fourteen recruits were sworn into the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) in Macon, Georgia. These new members were guided through the GSDF Military Entry Processing Station (MEPS) by instructors from the 4th and 5th brigades, along with ...
Honor and Service: Texas State Guard’s Heroic Efforts During Texas Storm Crisis
A few weeks ago, Texas was ravaged by catastrophic storms & tornadoes that left widespread devastation in their wake. The severe weather caused extensive damage to infrastructure and left hundreds of thousands without power, resulting in a significan ...