CURRENT MISSIONS – HISTORY OF MAJOR ACTIVATIONS – FAQ
Currently there are 22 State Defense Forces. We recommend to anyone interested in joining the State Defense Forces to visit your State Defense Force website for more information. The website links are listed below. Please be aware that some States refer to their State Defense Forces under different identities (Such as The California State Military Reserve or The New York Guard). The websites for The State Defense Forces are listed as follows:
The Florida State Guard is not a State Defense Force but a Civilian Force. They are not classified under the military laws & regulations that govern The Florida National Guard. Due to this StateDefenseForce.com does not endorse joining The Florida State Guard.
Updated: New Mexico State Defense Force Contact information:
POC is
- COL David Durham, DavidB.Durham@dma.nm.gov
Personal (private) cell: (602) 430-4746 - NMSDF commander is BG Raphael Warren, Assistant Adjutant General of N.M., Raphael.Warren@dma.nm.gov
Personal (private) cell: (505) 239-7770
If you cannot get in touch with your State Defense Force visit their social media website, this should provide you a quicker response.
SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITES
California State Military Reserve – Recruiting Command
Michigan Volunteer Defense Force 3rd BN – Michigan Volunteer Defense Force 5th BN
Puerto Rico State Guard (Air Base Group)