A few weeks ago Georgia State Defense Force troops visited The Georgia National Cemetery to lay wreaths on the graves of United States veterans. The program known as 'Wreaths Across America' was founded by Morrill Worcester, who developed the program to ...
Troops from The New York Guard (State Defense Force) Headquarter and Headquarters Company (HHC) recently were awarded The New York State COVID Pandemic Response Ribbon. The award was developed to recognize the members of The New York State Military Forces ...
As the year comes to a close one of The State Defense Forces that have been continuously growing and developing is The Washington State Guard. This year saw the organization get a new commander, Colonel Joseph Maassen, a prior service Veteran who served i ...
The Georgia State Defense Force recently worked with The Villa Rica Police Department in their Shop With A Cop program. The Shop With A Cop program is a community outreach tradition in which children in need are invited from the local community to be team ...
As Soldiers finish their training drills before the Holidays, The Connecticut Foot Guard (State Defense Force) joined The Connecticut Army National Guard in their annual 6 mile Holiday Rush March. Even though the Northeast was hit with devastating wind ch ...
The Connecticut Foot Guard (State Defense Force) Initial Entry Training (Basic Training) Fall Class recently spent their consolidated drill going over Drill & Ceremony. The recruits worked with The Brown Bess Musket, the legendary firearm that won The ...
Over the last two months Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) troops have been out in the field, utilizing their off duty time to collect and distribute toys for Children. Last year they managed to distribute over 100,000 toys, this year they set anot ...
After 48 years of service to his State and his Country, Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Patrick O’Leary of The Georgia State Defense Force has decided to retire. “After 48 years, I’m ‘stacking arms,’ said The CSM. The Command Sergeant Major started his ca ...
Troops from The Virginia Defense Force recently passed a validation exercise held by The National Guard. By passing the test the soldiers are now able to participate in Cybersecurity missions. The test was administered by The National Guard 91st Cyber Bri ...
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) has been making a huge push to accomplish their goal of donating 200,000 toys to children throughout Texas. Last year they donated over 100,000, and this year they set themselves to double that figure. Every ...
