The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force - SCSG) and the New York Guard (State Defense Force - NYG) have made extraordinary strides during the past year, marking a new era of recognition and respect for State Defense Forces nationwide. If you’ ...
For years, The Vermont State Guard (State Defense Force) remained one of the quieter State Defense Forces in the nation, with little to no online presence. Their Public Affairs Office was nearly unreachable, and updates on their missions and training wer ...
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) has continued to make headlines across the Lone Star State, with numerous operations, training events, and leadership announcements unfolding in recent months. As one of the largest State Defense Forces ...
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 ...
