The Georgia State Defense Force recently participated in their yearly annual training which involved a great deal of training, from working with the Army National Guard Medical Detachment to a visit from a Brigadier General of the Army National Guard. The Georgia State Defense Force also participated in a variety...

The Adjutant General of The Georgia Department of Defense, Maj. Gen. Joe Jarrard, recently visited and spoke with troops of the Georgia State Defense Force during their Annual Training at the Savannah Air National Guard Base.

As Hurricane Michael hit the shores of Florida, the Georgia State Defense Force was activated to help assist with emergency operations and response.   Tropical Storm Michael’s strong gusts linger as crews begin to assess Georgia damage BY LIZ FABIAN AND LAURA CORLEY [email protected] [email protected] October 10, 2018 06:03 AM...

South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) Staff Sergeant Justice discovered he was assigned to the same Emergency Operations Center as his wife Air National Guard Tech Sergeant Justice. They pose for a quick photo before returning to duty. Source: SC State Guard

During the aftermath of Hurricane Florence the South Carolina State Guard worked closely with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and multiple State Agencies to assess the damages caused by the hurricane. From evaluating roadways, dams, the State Guard inspected multiple parts of the states infrastructure.   Source: SC State Guard

Search & Rescue (SAR) troops from the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) have been working with The National Guard and Fire Department personnel ensuring the safety and security of South Carolina citizens. Source: SC State Guard

Personnel of the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) have been tasked with a critical mission of coordinating mission assignments at the South Carolina Emergency Management Center. These troops have been working day and night to ensure that first responders have the resources and personnel they need to assist...

Troops from the SC State Guard have been assisting the Highway Patrol by responding to accidents and stranded motorists. Source: SC State Guard

Troops of the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) assisted the Army National Guard by helping to distribute supplies to relief organizations and passing motorists. Source: SC State Guard

Engineers of the The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) have been deployed throughout South Carolina to ensure the dams are holding the rising waters at bay.   Source: SC State Guard

The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) has been working with Police Departments conducting traffic patrols to assists evacuees and motorists during the evacuation. Hurricane Florence is expected to make landfall late Thursday.   Source: SC State Guard