In April, The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) proudly announced the graduation of a new class of Search & Rescue (SAR) soldiers from its esteemed Search & Rescue School. These newly minted specialists completed months of rigorous and grueling ...
Texas State Guard 2nd Brigade Kicks Off Annual Training with Readiness, Integration, And Welcome Special Guests
Just days after we reported on the 1st Brigade's preparations for their 2025 Annual Training, the 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard has begun its own rigorous cycle of readiness and operations. Like their sister brigade, the 2nd Brigade initiated the ...
Indiana Guard Reserve Supports Firearms Qualification Operations for National Guard
The Indiana Guard Reserve (State Defense Force - IGR) has had a busy spring supporting both state and military operations, and their mission tempo shows no signs of slowing down with the upcoming Indianapolis 500 festivities. Earlier this month, the IGR ...
Texas State Guard Highlights Search and Rescue as a Key Annual Training Priority
April marked the beginning of Annual Training (AT) for multiple brigades across the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) as they prepared for the challenges of 2025. A centerpiece of this year’s training is the vital mission of Search and Rescu ...
Texas State Guard 1st Brigade Prepares for Annual Training with State Military Readiness Program
April marks a critical time for the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force)—it’s the season for Annual Training, a time when each brigade across the state prepares to sharpen their skills and reinforce their readiness to serve. For the soldiers of the 1s ...
Louisiana State Guard Cyber Team Strengthens Statewide Readiness Through Advanced Cyber Training
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force - LASG) continues to stand at the forefront of state-level cybersecurity readiness through its dedicated Cyber Reserve Team. Earlier this April, the team conducted a comprehensive cyber readiness drill at Ca ...
Mission, Members, Me: Leadership Lessons from the Texas State Guard
The Command Sergeant Major of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), Harlan Thompson, regularly posts inspirational leadership columns on The Texas State Guard websites. His latest discusses The Joint Negotiables, which is a leadership document aut ...
250 Years of Defending Freedom: Honoring the Militia That Stood at Lexington and Concord
Today marks a historic milestone in our nation’s history—the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the opening engagement of the American Revolutionary War. On the morning of April 19, 1775, colonial militiamen stood shoulder to shoul ...
Back Online and Moving Forward! Vermont State Guard Leads by Example
Earlier this year, we at StateDefenseForce.com have noticed a promising trend: the Vermont State Guard’s (State Defense Force) expanding presence on social media throughout 2025. We would like to recognizing the exceptional strides this organization has ...
South Carolina State Guard Ensures Security and Support at World-Class 10K Race
In early April 2025, the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) once again answered the call to serve its community by providing critical support to one of the state’s most celebrated events—the Cooper River Bridge Run. The Bridge Run, held ann ...