Last month, Tropical Storm Ophelia aimed its intense winds and destructive rains towards The North Carolina and Virginia coastlines. Massive flooding was projected to affect The Hampton Roads region of Virginia. In response The Virginia National Guard &am ...
Hartford Honors Revolutionary War Heroes: Historic Meeting Between General Washington & Rochambeau
On Saturday, September 20, despite inclement weather, the First Company Governor’s Foot Guard (State Defense Force) honored the historical tradition that celebrated the pivotal meeting between General George Washington and French General Rochambeau. The m ...
Sky-High Readiness: Tennessee State Guard Utilizes Black Hawks for Critical Emergency Response Drills
The Tennessee State Guard recently collaborated with the Tennessee Army National Guard for an invaluable training event, aimed at bolstering the readiness and interoperability of both military organizations. Units involved in this essential cooperative en ...
Prepared for Action: GSDF Troops Complete Intensive Annual Training Including Obstacle Courses and Chainsaw Operations
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) recently concluded its annual training from September 21-24, 2023, at the Volunteer Training Site in Catoosa, Tunnel Hill, Georgia. During this intensive session, GSDF soldiers engaged in a variety of training exerci ...
Georgia State Defense Force Soldiers Soar in UH-60 Black Hawks during Annual Training Exercise
During the Georgia State Defense Force's (GSDF) annual training, which took place at Volunteer Training Site—Catoosa, Tunnel Hill, GA, from September 21-24, 2023, soldiers experienced the opportunity to fly in UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. This exercise w ...
Texas State Guard SAR Members Achieve Elite NASAR SARTECH II Certification
Members of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) Search and Rescue (SAR) recently engaged in rigorous training and testing in Wilderness First Aid, demonstrating their expertise to achieve the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) SARTE ...
2nd Brigade of Texas State Guard Masters TETN Operations for Effective Emergency Response
Members of the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), recently underwent specialized training on the Texas Emergency Tracking Network (TETN) at Long Acres Ranch, Richmond, Texas, on September 16th, 2023. Warrant Officer Micha ...
Texas State Guard and US Air Force Unite for Critical Casualty Transport Exercise at Camp Bullis
Amidst an unfolding state emergency due to severe weather events, the soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 6th Brigade, TXSG, have showcased their preparedness and unwavering dedication to public safety. Collaborating with the 59th Training Squadron of The Un ...
Guardians of the State: Washington State Guard Bolsters Cybersecurity Measures for Elections
The Washington State Guard (State Defense Force) will soon collaborate with the Washington National Guard for this fall’s annual election support mission led by the Secretary of State's Office. The State Guard plays a vital role in many missions throughou ...
Preparing for Duty: Ohio Basic Training Recruits and Officer Candidates Complete Training
The Ohio Military Reserve (OHMR) recently celebrated the graduation of new recruits from their Initial Entry Training (IET - Basic Training) program, laying the foundational stones for a generation of disciplined, skilled, and committed servicemen and wom ...