State Defense Forces nationwide are held to the same military standards as The National Guard. The military laws of the state set the standards for discipline, chain of command, Absence Without Leave (AWOL), etc. that every soldier and officer must follow ...
A Look At The Devastation Inflicted by The Severe Storms
The Georgia State Defense Force has been on Active Duty working with The National Guard and Emergency Services in disaster recovery operations after Severe Storms and Tornadoes devastated many parts of the state. State Defense Force troops have been clear ...
Georgia State Defense Force Activated To Respond To Severe Storms
Over the weekend a series of severe storms devastated both Alabama and Georgia, it inflicted such havoc there was loss of life throughout the states. With wind gusts exceeding 60mph and multiple tornadoes wrecking damage throughout the state, Georgia quic ...
A Look At California State Guard NCO’s In The Making
A few weeks ago we reported on the latest class of Non-Commissioned Officer‘s (NCO) to graduate from The California State Guard NCO Academy. Before their graduation the soldiers had to complete a Disaster Response Exercise to test their newly acquired lea ...
Georgia State Defense Force Attends Inauguration of Governor Brian P. Kemp
The Georgia State Defense Force recently attended the gubernatorial inauguration of Governor Brian P. Kemp. This event marks the second term for Brian P. Kemp as Governor of Georgia. The Georgia Defense Force joined The Georgia Army National Guard, Air Na ...
Texas State Guard Competes In Governor’s 20
The Texas National Guard regularly hosts firearm proficiency competitions to highlight which soldiers excel at small arms skill. The competition involves a side arm match as well as the M4 rifle competition. The Texas State Guard is regularly invited by T ...
Ohio Military Reserve Forms New UAS Unit
The Ohio Military Reserve recently created a new unit within its ranks, The 7th UAS Detachment. The units mission will be to provide operational support to the Emergency Operation Center during a statewide emergency. Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) or drones ...
88th Area Command Focuses on Logistical Operations Training
The 88th Area Command of The New York Guard (State Defense Force) spent their January monthly drill focusing on Logistical Operations at The Nassau County Office of Emergency Management warehouse. The troops spent their weekend training on wearing Persona ...
Media Personality Major Clark Howard Retires After Serving 21 Years in The Georgia State Defense Force
Major Clark Howard is a long time media personality who started his career in the late 1980's as an on-air talent for WSB AM/WSBB FM in Atlanta. The Clark Howard Show gave listeners key advice on how to "save more, spend less, and avoid rip-offs." Major H ...
Tennessee National Guard & State Guard Hold Joint Training Exercise
The Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held a Joint Training Exercise with The National Guard. State Guard troops worked with Tennessee Army National Guard Black Hawks to practice the loading and unloading of causalities. The troops lear ...