Rumors often say things are always bigger in Texas, and when it comes to State Defense Forces, that reputation holds true. The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) stands as the largest State Defense Force in the nation, with more than 1,700 so ...
Honoring the Fallen: Two National Guard Soldiers Lost While Defending Freedom
On Thursday, November 27th, while families across the United States gathered around dinner tables to celebrate Thanksgiving — sharing meals, giving thanks, and enjoying the warmth of loved ones — two members of the West Virginia National Guard were perfo ...
POD Operations, Search & Rescue, and Security Missions Highlight Louisiana State Guard’s Importance
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force - LSG) continues to expand its readiness and operational capabilities, as demonstrated by the comprehensive October training undertaken by the 1st Area Command. Their training cycle placed a strong emphasis ...
Elite Texas State Guard Maritime Teams Conduct High-Intensity Rescue Training
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) continues to demonstrate why it is considered one of the most capable and mission-ready forces in the nation. A few weeks ago 1st Brigade conducted its training emphasizing its expanding maritime readine ...
Family Support on Full Display as Marine Master Sergeant Pins Grandson in Texas State Guard Promotion
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Forces) continues to demonstrate that service to one’s community and state is not only a duty but a calling that shapes lives, strengthens families, and builds legacies. Among the core strengths of any State Defense F ...
Ohio Naval Militia Marks a Year of Lifesaving Missions, Training, and Statewide Support
The Ohio Naval Militia (State Defense Force of Ohio) stands as one of the three essential components of the Ohio State Defense Force, a statewide organization dedicated to providing military support during emergencies, natural disasters, and moments of c ...
South Carolina State Guard Honors Francis Marion as Recruitment Surges
The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) opened the month by paying tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Francis Marion during the 250th Anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. This anniversary marked not only a remembrance of one of So ...
Virginia Defense Force Puts Every Unit to the Test in Intensive Winter Storm and Cyber Defense Training
The Virginia Defense Force recently gathered at Fort Pickett for its semiannual Multi-Unit Training Assembly, a multi-day drill that brings every unit of the organization together for synchronized training, readiness evaluations, and full immersion in mi ...
As Shutdown Nears Its End, South Carolina State Guard Keeps Delivering Hope
On November 5th, we reported that the Governor of South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster, had activated the South Carolina State Guard to participate in Operation One South Carolina — a coordinated statewide effort to support families aff ...
6th Brigade — A Force for Texas: Responding to Floods, Defending the Border, and Staying Mission-Ready
It has been a long and demanding year for the soldiers of the Texas State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 6th Brigade. From constructing new military facilities during annual training to deploying alongside their brothers and sisters in other Texas State G ...










