As New Orleans prepares to host Super Bowl LIX, the Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force - LASG) Force Protection Team is playing a crucial role in bolstering security operations. Working in coordination with the Louisiana Military Department’s (LM ...
StateDefenseForce.com Fights to Preserve the Connecticut Governors Guard
The Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee is holding a public hearing this Thursday, January 30th on House Bill 6440, a controversial proposal seeking to transition the Connecticut Governors Guards (State Defense Force) from a state military force to ...
Is This the End of the Connecticut State Defense Force?
A new bill, House Bill 6440, set to be heard by Connecticut’s Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs, proposes a controversial reclassification of the Governor's Guards, also known as the Connecticut State Defense Force / State Guard. The legislatio ...
California State Guard’s Firefighting Teams Dismantled: A Decision That Left Lives and Property Vulnerable
California’s recent wildfires have devastated vast swaths of the state, lead to the deaths of dozens of people, destroyed thousands of homes, and destroyed critical infrastructure. Amid this recurring crisis, questions have arisen regarding the Californi ...
The Louisiana State Guard Strengthens Cybersecurity Capabilities with Comprehensive Training Drill
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force - LASG) Cyber Defense Team recently conducted a pivotal training drill aimed at enhancing coordination and operational readiness to support the state’s emergency response efforts. This innovative exercise ad ...
The Georgia State Defense Force Honors the Legacy of Former President Jimmy Carter At State Funeral
Over a week ago the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter was held at Washington's National Cathedral In Georgia. It was a poignant tribute to a humble leader who rose from a small Georgia town to the pinnacle of global influence. Carter, a pean ...
One Team, One Fight: Task Force Rattlesnake’s Heroic Efforts in the California Wildfires
The ongoing wildfires across Los Angeles have claimed at least 27 lives, destroyed over 12,000 structures, and scorched more than 60 square miles. The largest blazes, the Palisades and Eaton fires, continue to burn, leaving tens of thousands displaced un ...
Prepared and Engaged: Louisiana State Guard Enhances Readiness with Hands-On Training
The Louisiana State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 4th Area Command (4AC), based at Camp Minden, recently conducted a drill focused on disaster response training. The exercise emphasized Search and Rescue (SAR) boat familiarization and Point of Distributi ...
California Wildfires: The United Efforts of The National Guard, State Guard, CAL FIRE To Subdue The Blaze
As California is facing another devastating wildfire season, high winds across Los Angeles and Ventura counties have exacerbated already dire conditions. Forecasters have issued extreme fire warnings, describing the danger as "about as bad as it gets." G ...
Connecticut Governor’s Guards Join National Guard for Annual Holiday Ruck March
On Friday, December 20th, the Connecticut National Guard (CTNG) hosted its Annual Holiday Ruck March, a tradition that highlights physical endurance, camaraderie, and the spirit of giving back. This cherished event, featuring a 6.65-mile course over chal ...