The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently added a new course to their Non-Commissioned Officer Academy. The Leader Reaction Course is a new element of the Academy designed to push their future leaders to confront and overcome obstacles by utili ...
There are over twenty State Defense Forces nationwide with thousands of troops devoted to serving their State and Country. They volunteer their time and effort to support, assist their National Guard and Civil Authorities. They are the true embodiment o ...
Troops from the Washington State Guard (State Defense Force) held a First Aid & Emergency Preparedness Training Classed for the Boy Scouts Organization in Washington State. Great day of training with the Boy Scouts. We completed the First-aid and Eme ...
The New York Guard (State Defense Force), the New York City Department of Environment Protection (DEP) recently held a ceremony on May 1st to honor the 40 Soldiers of the New York Guard who died while serving during World War I. The memorial service was h ...
Troops from the New York Guard's (State Defense Force) 3rd Detachment recently spent their April drill developing their Chainsaw skills. Instructors went over the operation, safety and cleaning of the tool. The troops then spent time out in the field goin ...
The Connecticut Foot Guard (State Defense Force) recently graduated several recruits from their Initial Entry Training program (IET - Basic Training). IET is a program all State Defense Forces require of all Non-Prior Service recruits. The program provide ...
The Commander of the Texas State Guard, Brigadier General Anthony Woods, was recently invited by the Texas Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) to be the guest of honor and preside over the ceremony. BG Woods is a former US Army Combat Veteran ...
The Georgia State Defense Force recently attended the Big Shanty Festival, a 2 day event with approximately 70,000 attendees. Captain Clark Howard, a well known media personality, attended the event speaking to attendees and discussing the mission and ben ...
Troops from the 1st Battalion of the Michigan Defense Force spent their recent training weekend brushing up on their First Aid knowledge and ensuring their Drill & Ceremony (DNC) is equal to that of other military services. The 1/24th was lucky enoug ...
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently graduated troops from a variety of development courses over the course of the year. From Direct Commission Officer Orientation, Officer Professional Military Education to Enlisted Professional Military ...
