Back in August, we reported on Cyber Fortress 25, the major multiagency cyber defense exercise that brought together the Virginia Defense Force, the Virginia National Guard, the U.S. Marine Corps, and NATO partners to defend against simulated cyberattack ...
Last month, the Texas State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 1st Brigade proudly welcomed nine new volunteers into their ranks, reinforcing the organization’s growth and commitment to meet its mission demands. The ceremony took place on August 16 at the Col ...
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force) has been busy over the past few months, carrying out missions across the state that highlight its expanding role, growing professionalism, and deep commitment to the people of Louisiana. Under the incredibl ...
In early summer 2025, the Maryland Defense Force’s (MDDF) 231st Troop Command put its skills to the test during a multi-day exercise designed to simulate a real-world emergency scenario. Known as Operation Island Hop II, the exercise focused on the evacu ...
Before we begin we want to highlight the INCREDIBLE efforts of Captain (TX) Kym Olson For Her Incredible Work Growing The Texas State Guard In The Texas Legislature. She has successfully opposed destructive legislation that would of harmed The Texas Stat ...
The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force - SCSG) continues to sharpen its capabilities by ensuring its troops are properly trained to meet the demands of modern emergencies. Recently, soldiers of the 8th Troop Command participated in a firearm ...
We’ve been reporting on State Defense Forces since 2005, originally under the name Home Guard Armory. In 2008, we added another site to our portfolio, StateDefenseForce.com, which was intended to be a referral site for State Guards and State De ...
Over the past month, California State Guard (State Defense Force) troops have been training rigorously as part of Task Force Rattlesnake, a joint task force composed of the California Army National Guard, California Air National Guard, California State G ...
On this day, we at StateDefenseForce.com pause to remember the events of September 11, 2001—an infamous day that forever changed the course of American history. That morning, Al Qaeda terrorists turned passenger planes into weapons of war, slamming them ...
The men and women of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) have been keeping their weekends busy, spending their recent monthly drills honing skills that could one day mean the difference between life and death for their fellow Texans. Both ...
