The Maryland Defense Force comprises members from a broad spectrum of backgrounds, forming a diverse and multifaceted organization. Here is the story of two of those dedicated members: Sgt. 1st Class (MD) ...
7th UAS Detachment Revolutionizes Nighttime Search and Rescue with Advanced Drone Ops
Right before Christmas, the 7th Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Detachment of The Ohio State Defense Force embarked on a crucial training operation that has since transformed nighttime search and rescue activities using advanced dro ...
Vietnam Veteran Staff Sergeant Thomas Hendricks Sr. Continues His Legacy of Service with Maryland Defense Force
Thomas E. Hendricks, Sr. has a distinguished career in the U.S. Army. He served in The Vietnam War veteran and served as an infantryman with the legendary 1st Air Cavalry Division. His role in Vietnam was fraught with danger, including serving as a point ...
Annual Tribute to Fallen Heroes: Georgia Defense Force Participates in Wreaths Across America
In a recent post, we highlighted the annual participation of the South Carolina State Guard in the Wreaths Across America program. Today, we turn our focus to the Georgia State Defense Force's involvement in this initiative. Wrea ...
South Carolina State Guard Honors Fallen Heroes in Wreaths Across America Day
Wreaths Across America, an American nonprofit organization, was established in 2007 by wreath producer Morrill Worcester. This program, deeply rooted in national patriotism, has been supported by veterans and volunteers, playing a pivotal role in its wide ...
Texas State Guard Delivering Thousands of Toys Just In Time For Christmas
The 'Young Heroes of The Guard' mission, initiated by the Texas State Guard, represents an extraordinary commitment by every brigade within the force. Despite their rigorous monthly military duties, members of the State Guard dedicate their additional tim ...
Villa Rica Police Department and Georgia State Defense Force Collaborate to Make Christmas Brighter for Local Children
Continuing a tradition of community support and collaboration, the Georgia State Defense Force has once again joined the Villa Rica Police Department in their annual Shop with a Cop program. This heartwarming initiative allows local, needy children to exp ...
New York State Military Forces Hold Christmas Ball At West Point
The New York Guard (State Defense Force) and the New York Naval Militia (US Navy Reservists & US Marine Corps Reservists) hosted their annual Militia Ball at the West Point Club in New York. This popular event saw around 200 ...
National Guard Bureau About To Make Shocking Change to State Defense Forces, Possibly Marking The End of State Defense Forces *UPDATED
Over the past few weeks The National Guard Bureau has been working to re-evaluate CNGBI 5500.01, this is the directive that specifies National Guard Interaction with State Defense Forces. During this process they have been working with The TAG Council (A ...
Washington Military and Colville Tribe Lead Innovative Hazardous Spill Simulation
On October 8, 2023, a significant emergency management drill named the Evergreen Spill exercise was conducted at the Pend Oreille Pavilion in Airway Heights, Washington. This collaborative drill simulated a hazardous waste spill on the Colville In ...
