The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) recently celebrated the distinguished career of Col. Robert Landin with a retirement ceremony held at GSDF headquarters in Ellenwood, Georgia, on January 4, 2025. Col. Landin, whose military career spanned more than ...
Empire Challenge 2024: The New York Guard’s Role in Multi-Agency Wildfire Preparedness
Prelude to the Article Unfortunately, there has been little to no news about the New York Guard over the past year. The New York Guard has completely removed its social media presence, and the New York National Guard's social media do not report or in ...
Virginia Defense Force and National Guard Respond to Massive Winter Storm
A massive winter storm is sweeping across a 1,300-mile swath of the United States, affecting an estimated 62 million people. This storm, deemed the most significant of the season, began Saturday afternoon and is expected to continue into Monday, bringing ...
Puerto Rico State Guard Spreads Holiday Cheer to Children in Need This Past Christmas
On December 23, 2024, the Puerto Rico State Guard's (State Defense Force) 1st Air Base Group, in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Air National Guard, brought holiday cheer to children and families in need. Under the leadership of Capt. Luis Carbonell ( ...
Mississippi State Guard: Baton Training, New Recruits, and Inspiring Stories of Service
The Mississippi State Guard (MSSG - State Defense Force), an integral part of the Mississippi Military Department, recently showcased its commitment to preparedness and public safety by conducting baton training with members of the 315th Military Police ...
Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President, Passes Away at 100: A Legacy of Compassion
The StateDefenseForce.com staff expresses our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away peacefully at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. His extraordinary life, spanni ...
Spreading Joy In Georgia: State Defense Force and Major Clark Howard Partner to Fulfill Children’s Holiday Wish
For over three decades, Clark’s Christmas Kids has been a beacon of hope for children in Georgia’s foster care system. This heartwarming initiative, founded by former Georgia State Defense Force Major Clark Howard, aims to ensure that every foster child ...
Spreading Cheer: 1st Brigade Texas State Guard Gives Back to Veterans and Families
The 1st Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) brought holiday cheer to service members and their families with a series of events and initiatives that embodied the season's spirit of giving and camaraderie. Family Readiness Group (FRG) c ...
She Said Yes! A Heartwarming Moment at GSDF Graduation Ceremony
In a heartwarming moment during the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Advanced Leadership Course graduation ceremony, Staff Sgt. Daniel Pepin created a memory that will last a lifetime. On December 14, 2024, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center ...
State Defense Forces Unite to Honor Veterans With Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America is a powerful tradition rooted in remembrance, honor, and education. The program traces its origins back to 1992 when Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington, Maine, found himself with a surplus of holida ...