Made Possible By
General Tier
- Dustin Colegrove
Colonel Tier
- Col.C.McAdams,Sr.LlD.
- COL Philip Smith
- Dan Sebby
Texas State Guard 1st Brigade Expands Force and Certifies with TETN
Last month, the Texas State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 1st Brigade proudly welcomed nine new volunteers into their ranks, reinforcing the organization’s growth and commitment to meet its mission demands. The ceremony took place on August 16 at the Collin County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, in Plano, Texas....
Defending Maryland on All Fronts — From Cyber Threats to Disaster Response, The Maryland Defense Force Stands Ready
In this Commanders Briefing Episode 16 clip, Brigadier General Gregory Juday, Commanding General of The Maryland Defense Force, joins host Major (GA-Retired) Beverly Shepard to discuss the Force’s vital missions supporting both The Maryland National Guard and the state’s citizens. General Juday explains how The Maryland Defense Force conducts Installation...
Louisiana State Guard Transformed by Visionary Leadership and Expanding Missions
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force) has been busy over the past few months, carrying out missions across the state that highlight its expanding role, growing professionalism, and deep commitment to the people of Louisiana. Under the incredible leadership of Colonel (LA) Larry W. Benton, and Command Sergeant Major...
“Appreciation & Respect”: Brigadier General Juday on Leading Soldiers in Todays Maryland Defense Force
In this new episode of Commanders Briefing, we sit down with Brigadier General (MD) Gregory J. Juday, Commanding General of the Maryland Defense Force. A Distinguished ROTC graduate, General Juday spent 26 years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force, serving as system architect for MILSATCOM terminals and AWACS,...
From Drills to Disasters: The Maryland Defense Force Stands Ready to Rescue
In early summer 2025, the Maryland Defense Force’s (MDDF) 231st Troop Command put its skills to the test during a multi-day exercise designed to simulate a real-world emergency scenario. Known as Operation Island Hop II, the exercise focused on the evacuation of Smith Island in the Chesapeake Bay—a mission that...
Scuttlebutt Live Tonight – Should State Defense Forces Participate in Overseas Mission Support for The National Guard?
This Sunday, August 28th at 6 PM EST, StateDefenseForce.com will be hosting a new live episode of our community podcast, Scuttlebutt. We’ll continue to bring you the most current news and updates from State Defense Forces across the nation. In this episode, however, we’re taking it a step further—addressing a...
Texas Legislation: Efforts to Reclassify the Texas State Guard as a Civilian Agency Fail
Before we begin we want to highlight the INCREDIBLE efforts of Captain (TX) Kym Olson For Her Incredible Work Growing The Texas State Guard In The Texas Legislature. She has successfully opposed destructive legislation that would of harmed The Texas State Guard and proposed legislation that has drastically increased its...
South Carolina State Guard Troops Train on Firearms Familiarization
The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force – SCSG) continues to sharpen its capabilities by ensuring its troops are properly trained to meet the demands of modern emergencies. Recently, soldiers of the 8th Troop Command participated in a firearms familiarization exercise designed to provide new recruits undergoing Initial Entry...
Step by Step, The Dismantling of State Defense Forces Nationwide
We’ve been reporting on State Defense Forces since 2005, originally under the name Home Guard Armory. In 2008, we added another site to our portfolio, StateDefenseForce.com, which was intended to be a referral site for State Guards and State Defense Forces, to give visitors a brief description of State Defense Forces, their...
Balancing Duty and Dollars: The Future of State Defense Force Compensation
In this Scuttlebutt Episode 6 clip on Pay & Benefits, we tackle the growing debate over whether State Defense Force troops should be compensated for their monthly weekend drills and annual training periods. We highlight a legislative shift occurring across the nation, following in the steps of states like New...
Scuttlebutt Episode 6 Released! Pay & Benefits
In Episode 6 of Scuttlebutt, we take a deep dive into one of the most significant developments in the State Defense Force community: pay and benefits. For the first time, state legislatures are passing bills that provide compensation to State Defense Force troops not just for State Active Duty activations, but...
Training Today, Protecting Tomorrow: California State Guard Builds Firefighting Readiness
Over the past month, California State Guard (State Defense Force) troops have been training rigorously as part of Task Force Rattlesnake, a joint task force composed of the California Army National Guard, California Air National Guard, California State Guard, and CAL FIRE. Established several years ago, Task Force Rattlesnake was...
Legislatures Advance Key Bills for Oklahoma State Guard, South Carolina State Guard, and Tennessee State Guard
Here are the legislative updates for the following States / State Defense Forces: OklahomaThe Oklahoma Legislature has advanced Senate Bill 852, known as the Oklahoma State Guard and Militia Revitalization Act of 2025. The bill proposes a sweeping restructuring of the state militia system, establishing the Oklahoma State Guard with new...
New StateDefenseForce Article: The Case Against Red Name Tapes
We’re excited to announce the latest addition to StateDefenseForce.com’s library of original articles. In this compelling new piece, Jim Stephens, a Former U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor and U.S. Army National Guard Veteran and now administrator of The US Army Auxiliary Activation Project, delivers a powerful critique of the National Guard Bureau’s...
U.S. Army Auxiliary Proposal Reaches Congress and Pentagon Review
In this Scuttlebutt clip, we sit down with Jim Stephens from the U.S. Army Auxiliary Activation Project to discuss the current status of the initiative. Jim shares that the proposal has advanced to the legislative branch of Congress and is now under review by the Pentagon, marking a significant step...
Made Possible By
General Tier
- Dustin Colegrove
Colonel Tier
- Col.C.McAdams,Sr.LlD.
- COL Philip Smith
- Dan Sebby
Sergeant Major
- 2LT (MD) Richard Ostopowicz
- Andre N Coulombe
- Hayden
- William Cooper
Sergeant Tier
- Alexander Kosin
- B. S.
- Bill Alsobrook
- [email protected]
- COL (AK) John C James
- Daniel E Meldazis
- David
- Michael Chiesa
- Mike Gibson
- Mike Hawley
- Sheryl Bishop
- Tom Jackson
- WSG King
Corporal Tier
- 2LT James Jackson
- A. W.
- Abby Horn
- Admin US Army Auxiliary Activation Project
- Alex Francois
- Alex Walker-Griffin
- Anthony Paduano
- Beverly Shepard
- Buckwalter
- C.J. Nagle
- Cary
- Charlie
- Chris
- chris schnupp
- COL John Goodnight, CSMR, Ret.
- Dana K
- Eric
- Evan
- Evan Papadakis
- ferg
- Fernando Martinez
- Gary
- George
- Ivansie
- Jacob Gutierrez
- JC
- JEFF RICHTER
- John Goodnight
- John Twitty
- Josh Copeland
- joshua pedata
- Kenyon
- Kevin Spatz
- Mike Nguyen
- Phillip Gordon Ryman
- Rebekah phillips
- Richard
- SonofCar
- SPC Andino
- Stephen Green
- Steve
- The AYB Team
- 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
- 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
- Tony
- Travis Kalin
- Will Bardwell
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