Recently California witnessed a remarkable display of coordination and skill as Army, Air, and State Guardsmen from the California State Guard (State Defense Force) came together with CALFIRE for an intensive wildland firefighting training session. This j ...
State Defense Force Report Card 2023-2024
We have developed a list of every State Defense Force across the country, and provided an evaluation of their level of training, quality of missions, if they do Joint Task Force missions with The National Guard. We also dive further providing an assessmen ...
Texas State Guard 2nd Brigade Prepares to Undergo Rigorous Training As Annual Training Begins
On April 18, 2024, members of the 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard, initiated their Annual Training at the Texas Division of Emergency Management Region 8 Headquarters located on the Texas A&M University Rellis Campus in Bryan, Texas. This first part of ...
Neither Wind Nor Rain: Harsh Elements No Match for the Dedication of Governor’s Guards
The First Company Governor’s Foot Guard recently endured challenging weather conditions during their latest drill day, focusing intensively on drill and ceremony. Despite the wind and rain, the unit diligently engaged in musket familiarization and reviewe ...
Texas State Guard Elevates Disaster Response Skills with Aeromedical Evacuation Training
In an impactful convergence of military precision and medical proficiency, Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) service members from the 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, undertook a significant training and certification in Air Force aeromedical evacuation ...
Intensive Training and Abundant Opportunities: How Georgia State Defense Force Sharpens Skills for Emergency Response and Beyond
Over the past month, soldiers from The Georgia State Defense Force have been dedicating themselves to a series of intensive training sessions designed to prepare them for their vital roles in disaster response and recovery. Among the skills they've be ...
Texas State Guard’s 6th Brigade Faces Rigorous Training Weekend, Elevating Search & Rescue Expertise
The Texas State Guard's (State Defense Force) 6th Brigade, had a significant weekend of training in March 2024, focusing on enhancing their capabilities in diverse search and rescue operations. On March 16, soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 6th Brigade, c ...
Combating Rabies from the Skies: How the Texas State Guard’s 3rd Brigade is Making a Difference
The Texas State Guard's (State Defense Force) 3rd Brigade has been a steadfast participant in the Oral Rabies Vaccination Program (ORVP), demonstrating a long-term commitment to public health and safety. This annual endeavor, in collaboration with the Tex ...
South Carolina State Guard Shines at 2024 Cooper River Bridge Run, Supporting Nearly 40,000 Participants
The South Carolina State Guard's (State Defense Force) 2BN-Highlanders, along with units from across the S.C. State Guard, proudly supported the 2024 Cooper River Bridge Run, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to service and community engagement. T ...
Tennessee State Guard Trains 90 TNARNG Soldiers in Life-Saving Combat Skills
In a significant display of expertise and camaraderie, medical instructors from the Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force) recently led a comprehensive 5-day Combat Lifesaver Course (CLS) at Fort Campbell, culminating in the graduation of 90 TNARNG 2 ...










