The Tennessee State Guard recently celebrated a significant milestone as they welcomed a new group of enlistees & officers into their ranks. This diverse group, comprising individuals with previous service in the Army, Air Force, Marines, alongside no ...
From Training to Reality: Ohio Military Reserve’s POD Exercise Ensures Swift Emergency Response
The Ohio Military Reserve's (State Defense Force) 1st Battalion dedicated their February weekend drill to a critical and hands-on Point Of Distribution (POD) exercise in partnership with Canal Fulton's Serving Area Military Charity. This exercise involved ...
Georgia State Defense Force’s New Recruits Embark on White Phase of Basic Training
The Georgia State Defense Force (GASDF) plays a crucial role in preparing new recruits for military service through its comprehensive Initial Entry Training (IET - Basic Training) program. Held at the Southern Regional Training Institute in Ashburn, Georg ...
At the Crossroads: The Florida State Guard’s Quest for Identity and Purpose
Over the past month a new bill was introduced in The Florida State Legislature that would improve some functions and definitions of The Florida State Guard (Civilian Agency - Not a State Defense Force). A new bill HB 1551 was introduced on January 8th by ...
GSDF Soldiers and Recruits Boost Emergency Preparedness with Intensive Medical Training Weekend
In their February training session, the dedicated soldiers of the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) engaged in an intensive weekend of vital medical training, honing skills that are critical to their mission. This rigorous training covered a broad spectr ...
Washington State Guard Elevates Preparedness with Advanced Medical Training
The Washington State Guard (State Defense Force) is committed to ensuring the preparedness and resilience of its members through rigorous training exercises. During their February drill, an essential medical training course was highlighted, focusing on li ...
Alaska’s Legendary HHC Scouts Collaborate With MAT+SAR in Earthquake Response Drill
The Alaska State Defense Force (ASDF), renowned for its HHC Scouts, a unit with a storied history of collaboration with the US Army Green Berets for Domain Awareness patrols along the Alaskan coastline, has once again demonstrated its versatility and dedi ...
South Carolina State Guard: A Pillar of Support for Emergency Response and Community Well-being in 2023
The recent release of The South Carolina Military Department Annual Review has shone a spotlight on the commendable achievements of the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) during FY 22-23. Among its notable activities, the SCSG provided pivot ...
South Carolina State Guard Honors Revolutionary War Hero at Francis Marion Park Ceremony
The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force), under the leadership of Major General Leon Lott, recently took part in a significant event that honored the historical legacy of one of South Carolina's most revered figures. On February 1, 2024, in Ch ...
Tradition Meets Precision: The Governor’s Foot Guards Prepare for Ceremonial Duties with Historic Muskets and Rifles
The First Company Governor's Foot Guard (State Defense Force) was hard at work this weekend, embodying the spirit of tradition and discipline through their meticulous training on Drill & Ceremony. New recruits dedicated themselves to mastering the Man ...










