Made Possible By
General Tier
- Dustin Colegrove
Colonel Tier
- Col.C.McAdams,Sr.LlD.
- COL Philip Smith
- Dan Sebby
Building Future Leaders: Georgia SDF and Other Defense Forces Support JROTC Programs
On February 1, 2025, at Monarch High School in Florida, Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Pepin of the Georgia State Defense Force volunteered his expertise to judge a highly competitive JROTC drill competition. A proud alumnus of Monarch High School, Pepin returned to his alma mater to lend his experience and...
A Stronger Future in Emergency Response: State Defense Force Use Of Federal Equipment & Vehicles *UPDATED
*Due to a HTML configuration error the clip posted was not the proper one. We have corrected the post. In this Commanders Briefing clip, Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of the State Guard Association of The United States (SGAUS), outlines a forward-thinking strategy to enhance State Defense Forces capabilities...
Commanders Briefing with SGAUS President Part II: The Future of State Defense Forces, New Federal Legislation, Cybersecurity, and Overseas Deployments
In this episode of Commanders Briefing, we continue our conversation with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, diving into some of the most pressing topics concerning State Defense Forces (SDFs) and their evolving role in national security and emergency response. We begin by discussing the possibility of State Defense Forces gaining...
New State Guard Proposals in West Virginia & Wyoming, Alaska Bill Recognizes ASDF in Schools
State Defense Forces are gaining significant traction in state legislatures across the country, with West Virginia, Wyoming, and Alaska leading the charge in proposing new bills that could reshape emergency response and state security. These bills mark historic moments for each state, signaling a shift towards strengthening local resilience, reducing...
Winter Storm Slams Virginia: Virginia Defense Force and National Guard Deployed
A formidable winter storm is currently impacting Virginia, bringing significant snowfall and frigid temperatures across the region. Snow began falling before sunrise on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, and is expected to continue into Thursday morning. Forecasts indicate that areas along U.S. Highway 58, from Emporia east into the Tidewater region,...
Texas State Guard Medical Corps: Medical Training, Lifesaving Missions, and Unwavering Dedication
Service members of the Texas State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 1st Brigade recently honed their medical skills with hands-on training at the Waxahachie National Guard Armory. On January 25, 2025, soldiers from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, conducted lift-and-carry training using medical litters, reinforcing critical patient handling techniques. “Proper patient handling...
35 New Service Members Process Through MEPS To Join The Ranks of The Puerto Rico State Guard
On February 8, 2025, the Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force – PRSG) Medical Command, conducted a rigorous screening process for 35 new recruits at the Joint Training Center Camp Santiago (CSJTC) in Salinas. This thorough evaluation ensured that each candidate met the high standards required for military service...
The Texas State Guard’s Continued Role in Securing the Border Through Operation Lone Star
For years, the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) has stood shoulder to shoulder with the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, and National Guard units from across the country in Operation Lone Star, a large-scale mission aimed at securing the Texas-Mexico border. As part of this mission,...
Louisiana State Guard Ensures Security During Record-Breaking Super Bowl LIX
The 2024-2025 Super Bowl concluded with the Philadelphia Eagles securing a decisive victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22, marking a historic event in sports broadcasting. Super Bowl LIX shattered records as the most-watched television event in history, drawing an astounding 126 million viewers across all platforms, according to Fox...
Governor Abbott Appoints Major General Roger O. Sheridan, A Marine Combat Veteran, To Command Texas State Guard
Recently The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has appointed a new Commanding General for The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), Major General Roger O. Sheridan. Major General Sheridan brings decades of military service, having served over 21 years in the United States Marine Corps. He is a decorated combat...
Could State Defense Force Troops Lose Their Combat Patches? SGAUS President Weighs In
In the latest Commanders Briefing clip, Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of The State Guard Association of The United States (SGAUS), responds to the revised National Guard Policy CNGBI 5500.01, which advises that State Defense Force troops should no longer wear the Combat Patch, Combat Infantryman Badge, and other...
SGAUS President Discusses New National Guard Bureau Uniform Policy for State Defense Forces
In the latest Commanders Briefing clip, we sit down with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of the State Guard Association of the United States (SGAUS), to discuss SGAUS’s view on the National Guard Bureau’s updated directive on State Defense Force uniforms. The National Guard Bureau’s new and updated policy,...
SGAUS Speaks Out: New SGAUS President Discusses New National Guard Bureau’s Directive About Uniform Policies (REPUBLISHED)
(Originally uploaded 1/31, taken down 2/4 per SGAUS request, Re-Posted 2/5 – No Changes made to original audio file.) The podcast episode is a three-hour-long interview where we dive into a multitude of topics. In the first part of the episode, which we are releasing today, we cover the military...
South Carolina State Guard Recognized for Heroic Efforts During Hurricane Helene
Last year, Hurricane Helene tore through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee, leaving a trail of widespread destruction and devastation. In response, The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force), alongside other State Defense Forces, was activated to assist with emergency relief efforts. Their commitment to the mission was...
Historic First! Georgia State Defense Force to Compete in Georgia Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition
Every year, The Georgia Army National Guard holds its prestigious Best Warrior Competition, a rigorous multi day event that pushes participants to their limits in both physical and mental challenges. This elite competition tests Soldiers on a wide array of tactical and technical skills, including land navigation, obstacle courses, marksmanship,...
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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