Made Possible By
General Tier
- Dustin Colegrove
Colonel Tier
- Col.C.McAdams,Sr.LlD.
- COL Philip Smith
- Dan Sebby
GuardCare 2025: Ohio National Guard and State Defense Force Deliver Vital Health Services
The Ohio State Defense Force (OSDF) stands as a unique organization among the nation’s military reserves. Comprised of three distinct branches—the Ohio Military Reserve, the Ohio Naval Militia, and the Ohio Cyber Reserve—the OSDF provides the state with versatile capabilities to respond to emergencies, support the National Guard, and serve...
Scuttlebutt Episode 6 LIVE – This Saturday! Should State Defense Forces Get Paid For Drills & AT?
This Saturday, August 16th at 3 PM EST, StateDefenseForce.com is proud to host a brand-new live episode of our community-driven podcast, Scuttlebutt. As always, we’ll bring you the latest updates and news from State Defense Forces nationwide, but this episode will go further—tackling a important issue that you, our community, have...
SC State Guard Swears In 43 Recruits, Highlighting National Growth of State Defense Forces
This past weekend, the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) marked a milestone moment as 43 new recruits were sworn into the force during one of the largest enlistment ceremonies in recent State Defense Force history. The oath was administered by Major General (SC) Leon Lott, Commanding General of...
Operations Salud Eres Tú and Caribbean Thunder 2025 Puts PR State Guard’s Medical Expertise on Display
The Puerto Rico State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 900th Medical Command has recently taken part in two major missions that highlight their dual commitment to supporting the people of Puerto Rico and working alongside U.S. military forces. In July 2025, the unit participated in “Salud Eres Tú,” a public health...
Jim Stephens on the Mission and Purpose of the U.S. Army Auxiliary Activation Project
In today’s Scuttlebutt Podcast clip, we highlight the U.S. Army Auxiliary Activation Project and its vision for strengthening America’s defense framework. Jim Stephens, the project’s Administrator, explains its purpose, core missions, and the reasons behind its creation. He discusses how the Auxiliary can provide vital support to states already operating...
A Soldier On and Off Duty: South Carolina State Guard Officer Honored for Heroism
The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Forces) recently recognized one of its own for extraordinary courage and decisive action that saved lives. First Lieutenant Frederic Parsons was awarded the Medal of Valor, one of the Guard’s highest honors, for his heroic efforts in rescuing two individuals from drowning in...
Balancing Volunteerism and Pay: The Future of the Texas State Guard
In this Commanders Briefing clip we sit down with the Commanding General of the Texas State Guard, Major General (TX) Roger O. Sheridan to discuss a major shift being considered for the force. Currently, Texas State Guard soldiers are compensated only when called to State Active Duty missions, but not...
Puerto Rico State Guard Secures Gold at the 2025 National Matches
The Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force) once again sent a contingent of soldiers to compete in the annual Civilian Marksmanship Program’s National Matches, a premier event that brings together military and civilian marksmen from across the nation. Held from July 21 to August 4, 2025, at Camp Perry,...
Scuttlebutt Episode 5 Released! Interview with Jim Stephens on The US Army Auxiliary Activation Project
In this episode of Scuttlebutt, we sit down with Jim Stephens, Administrator of the U.S. Army Auxiliary Activation Project, to discuss the mission, purpose, and progress of this emerging national initiative. Stephens explains how the proposed Army Auxiliary would differ from existing State Defense Forces and other auxiliaries such as...
Puerto Rico State Guard Strengthens Ties With National Guard During Boss Lift 2025
In July 2025, the Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force) played a vital role in supporting the Puerto Rico National Guard during one of the year’s most significant public affairs events, the “Boss Lift” at Camp Santiago, Salinas. On July 18, soldiers from the 900th Medical Command and the...
State Guard: Where Veterans Find Purpose, Camaraderie, and Service
A significant portion of every State Defense Force across the nation is made up of prior service veterans—individuals who spent years in uniform serving in the U.S. Military. In some states, nearly half of the entire force is filled with these experienced service members. Their reasons for joining vary: some...
Texas State Guard Basic Training: Length, Tracks, and What Recruits Learn Before Becoming Soldiers
Major General Roger O. Sheridan, the new Commanding General of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), walks through exactly what recruits can expect from TXSG Basic Training. He explains the course length and how the pipeline differs for prior-service versus non-prior-service recruits—highlighting an accelerated path for those with previous...
The Virginia Reserve Militia: Protecting Virginia & The Country While America Went to War
We’re excited to announce the latest addition to StateDefenseForce.com’s library of original articles. In this compelling new piece, renowned military historian Professor Barry Stentiford examines the Virginia Reserve Militia of World War II—locally formed “Minute Men” units that were absorbed into Virginia’s state military structure to protect rural communities while...
One Drill at a Time: How the Maryland Defense Force Builds Readiness During Summer 2025
The summer has been a fast-moving, high-tempo stretch for the Maryland Defense Force (MDDF), marked by back-to-back training and recognition events across May and June. At the heart of this momentum is the historic 10th Medical Regiment—long a cornerstone of MDDF capability and the first State Defense Force unit to...
Cyber Fortress 25 Unites Virginia Defense Force, National Guard, Marines, and NATO Partners Against Cyber Threats
The Virginia Defense Force recently took part in Cyber Fortress 25, a large-scale cyber defense exercise held on August 11, 2025, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Partnering with Soldiers and Airmen of the Virginia Army and Air National Guard, Army ROTC units, Marines from the United...
Made Possible By
General Tier
- Dustin Colegrove
Colonel Tier
- Col.C.McAdams,Sr.LlD.
- COL Philip Smith
- Dan Sebby
Sergeant Major
- Andre N Coulombe
- Edward
- Hayden
- William Cooper
Sergeant Tier
- Alexander Kosin
- B. S.
- COL (AK) John C James
- Daniel E Meldazis
- David
- Michael Chiesa
- Michael Ritchie
- Mike Gibson
- Sheryl Bishop
- Tom Jackson
Corporal Tier
- 2LT James Jackson
- Abby Horn
- Alex Francois
- Alex Walker-Griffin
- Anthony Paduano
- Beverly Shepard
- [email protected]
- Buckwalter
- C.J. Nagle
- Cary
- Chris
- COL John Goodnight, CSMR, Ret.
- Dana K
- Daniel Newell
- Eric
- Evan
- ferg
- Fernando Martinez
- Gary
- George
- Ivansie
- Jacob Gutierrez
- JC
- JEFF RICHTER
- John Goodnight
- John Twitty
- Josh Copeland
- Kenyon
- Kevin Spatz
- Mike Nguyen
- Rebekah phillips
- Richard
- SonofCar
- SPC Andino
- Stephen Green
- Trent
- Wadie Williams (COL, TX, Ret)
- William Kiel
- William Taylor
Private Tier
- Andrew Raymond
- Arthur Helms
- Bernadette Ramirez
- Carlo
- Charles F. Reed, Jr., 1LT (MS)
- Craig Collins-Young
- David Herman
- Father Ernest Buchanan
- Gerald Burnett
- Iggi Mincus
- Jacob H
- Jeff Sams
- John Fauver
- Joseph Walsh
- Kathryn Gonzales
- Kenneth Cook-Askins
- Kf Schmi
- Levi Stephens
- Mad Chemist
- Michael Mcelrath
- MoNobody
- Robert Greene
- Russell Griffin
- SRS
- Tom Rogers
- Travis Kalin
- Will Bardwell
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