Operation Lone Star, initiated in 2021 by Governor Greg Abbott, represents Texas' most ambitious effort to address the ongoing border crisis. The operation, led by the Texas Military Department and Texas Department of Public Safety, involves a wide range ...
On August 24, 2024, legal professionals from the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) participated in the Virginia Army National Guard (VaARNG) Judge Advocate General (JAG) Conference at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The event gathe ...
In June, the Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) carried out a critical emergency evacuation exercise on Smith Island, the last populated island on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland that can only be accessed by boat or aircraft. On June 8, 2024, Delta Company of ...
The Maryland National Guard recently reported the passing of Captain (MD) Jeffrey W. Rogers of the Maryland Defense Force. Captain Rogers, who had served with the Maryland Defense Force since 2023, was a dedicated cyber operations officer assigned to the ...
On August 17, 2024, Major General Anthony Woods, Commanding General of the Texas State Guard, made a surprise visit to the soldiers of the 6th Brigade during their water survival training in Austin, Texas. The training was conducted by the 3rd Battalion, ...
Recently, Colonel (OH) D.L. McNeil of the Ohio Military Reserve (State Defense Force) published a compelling article titled The Power of Hope: How the Ohio Military Reserve Brings Hope to Disaster Victims. In his August 26, 2024, piece, Col. McNeil sheds ...
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) recently participated alongside the Georgia Army National Guard in the Governor’s Twenty Marksmanship Competition, also known as the 10th Andrew Sullens State Marksmanship Competition, held at Fort Stewart, Georgia ...
For many decades, the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) has played a key role in Operation Border Health Preparedness, a program conducted in partnership with the Texas Department of Health & Human Services. This initiative offers a wide range ...
Legislative developments in Kansas and Maryland have brought attention to the evolving legal frameworks surrounding state military organizations and volunteer services. In Kansas, Senate Bill 292 was passed to make corrections to the statutes governi ...
After a storied military career, Major General Anthony Woods has announced his retirement from the Texas State Guard, where he has served as Commander since 2021. Major General Woods took the helm of the Texas State Guard following an impressive tenure i ...
