The Mississippi State Guard (State Defense Force) recently published a new recruiting ad that focuses on Selfless Service. Source: Mississippi State Guard
New Recruits Take the Oath to Join the Texas State Guard
The 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently sworn in new recruits into the unit. The troops will now head to the Reception & Training Unit to receive basic military training, as well as specialized mission operation trainin ...
New Barracks for Troops who are on Active Duty for Operation Lone Star
The Texas Military Department recently announced new housing for Texas Army National Guard, Air National Guard & State Guard troops who are currently serving on Active Duty for Operation Lone Star. Operation Lone Star is an Joint Task Force operation ...
Newly Designed Shoulder Patch Ready for Texas State Guard Troops
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently unveiled a newly designed Texas State Guard shoulder patch. This new design will be heading out to units to replace the previous design. Out with the old and in with the new! There is a new Texas State ...
From the US Marine Corps to VA Defense Force, Retiring Colonel is Awarded National Guard Legion of Merit
Colonel Dennis Mroczkowski was recently awarded the Virginia National Guard Legion of Merit for his lifelong service to his state & country. Colonel Mroczkowski enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1968, served in combat in Vietnam & in the Operations ...
Texas State Guard Work with Fire Dept. to Extinguish Fire on the Border
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently worked with the Texas Department of Public Safety & Val Verde County Fire Department to help extinguish a fire on the border. Members of the Texas State Guard and the Texas Department of Public ...
New Advanced Course Provides Better Trained Leaders for Georgia SDF
A new class of Non-Commissioned Officers are taking the Georgia State Defense Force Advanced Leader Course. This 6 month course provides more technical skills, experience and skill on leading squad sized units. Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Trai ...
New Articles Added to our Publications Library
We added a slew of new articles to our Publications Library. We think you will find many an interesting read, there is one article that covers the missions & troop strength of the State Guards during World War 2. There are also a number of other artic ...
Ohio SDF Successfully Complete Operation Sentinel
In mid December of 2021, Governor Mike DeWine, tasked the Ohio State Defense Force to support and assist Staff & Correction Officers at the Cuyahoga County Jail, due to Covid-19 infections leading to a shortage of personnel. The Adjutant General of t ...
Poll – Should State Defense Forces Support Their National Guard in Overseas Missions?
In 2006, the 10th Medical Regiment of the Maryland Defense Force volunteered to join the Maryland Air National Guard in a overseas deployment to Bosnia-Herzegovina for a Humanitarian & Medical Mission. It was one of the few deployments of State Defens ...
