The Ohio State Defense Force recently assisted the Ohio National Guard as they provided additional support to area hospitals that had to respond to the recent Covid-19 Surge. The Joint Task Force supported more than 60 hospitals throughout the state as we ...
Troops from the Ohio Army National Guard and Ohio Military Reserve (State Defense Force & Naval Militia) recently participated in a Norwegian Military Qualification event. The event known as the Norwegian Foot March Badge Qualification required the tr ...
The New York Guard (State Defense Force) recently released a very well done video describing the purpose of the State Guard / State Defense Force and how it relates to the National Guard and the United States Military. StateDefenseForce.com also has a ...
3rd Platoon of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) 3rd Brigade recently held their monthly training drill. During their drill they ensured each and every troop met height and weight standards set by the Texas Military Department. Following this th ...
Troops from the New York Guard (State Defense Force) were recently invited to participate in the New York 43rd Annual Adjutant General's Combat Marksmanship Skills Competition. The 3 day competition involves troops from the Army National Guard, Air Nation ...
The Virginia Defense Force recently trained with the Virginia Army National Guard on Virginia National Guard Provides Advanced Radio Equipment to VA Defense Force (JISCC). The Adjutant General assigned the Virginia Defense Force to assist the Army Nationa ...
Sergeant Alyssa Sawyer of the Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force) was recently awarded the Tennessee State Guard Life Saving Ribbon for her actions while off duty. Sergeant Sawyer witnessed an auto accident and quickly responded to assist the vict ...
The Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held a training exercise to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. The State Guard conducted an Incident Command System training exercise, based on the FEMA ICS 300 Course, at Muniz Air Base. ...
This weekend, The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) is conducting a statewide exercise throughout the State. The exercise simulates a hurricane hitting the state and analyzes the response readiness of the State Guard. The South Carolina ...
The Mississippi State Guard (State Defense Force) has a good relationship assisting and training with the Mississippi National Guard. They recently have been making plans to strengthen this relationship to provide new training experiences for their troops ...
