Brigadier General Janeen L. Birckhead was recently instated as The Adjutant General of Maryland in a change of command ceremony held by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. As the Senior National Guard General, she assumes responsibility for all military forces i ...
Georgia Soldiers Undergo Challenging SAR II Course
The Georgia State Defense Force Search And Rescue Specialist II course began last month. The course teaches advanced Search & Rescue (SAR) skill sets that are heavily utilized during SAR missions. This training marked the soldiers' second month in a ...
GAS, GAS, GAS: Ohio SDF Troops Learn To Don Gas Masks
Ohio Military Reserve (OMR - State Defense Force) takes the threat of chemical or biological attacks and releases very seriously. With the ever-evolving landscape of global security, it has become imperative to prepare its troops for such scenarios. Recog ...
California State Guard Participates In Major Multi-Agency Hazard Exercise
Last month The California National Guard & State Guard (State Defense Force) partnered with multiple civil authorities such as the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, CAL FIRE, Civil Air Patrol, CalTrans, Forest Service, The Californi ...
Strengthening Connections: Connecticut Governor’s Horse Guards and Air National Guard Unite for Family Day
The Connecticut Governor's Horse Guards (State Defense Force) offered a heartwarming dose of horse therapy at the Connecticut Air National Guard Family Day. The majestic horses, with their gentle demeanor and graceful presence, provided a much-needed resp ...
Bravery in the Face of Danger: Warrant Officer Recognized for Lifesaving Efforts
Warrant Officer (W01) Eric Williams of 7th Unmanned Aerial System, a dedicated and commendable warrant officer, recently showcased his remarkable bravery and selflessness by saving the lives of two individuals during a devastating tornado. Recognizing his ...
Georgia State Defense Force Conducts Successful Disaster Clearing and Chainsaw Operators Training
The Georgia State Defense Force recently organized a significant training event aimed at equipping soldiers from various brigades with essential chainsaw operation skills and road debris clearance techniques. The instructors for this training event were t ...
2nd Brigade Provides Color Guard To Honor Fallen Heroes
The 2nd Brigade of The Texas State Guard recently participated in a Memorial Ceremony for Fallen Service members and their families at The Houston National Cemetery. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to their ...
Alaska National Guard & State Defense Force Activated For Flood Recovery Mission
A contingent of soldiers & airmen from The Alaska State Military were activated to assist in flood recovery operations following a series of dams flooding riverbanks. The soldiers and airmen come from The Alaska Army National Guard, Air National Guard ...
Puerto Rico State Guard Works With Department Of Health During Medical Support Mission
On Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, the soldiers and aviators from the Puerto Rico State Guard Command joined forces with the Puerto Rico Department of Health to conduct a medical support mission in the municipality of Río Grande. During the support mission, the ...