Made Possible By
General Tier
- Dustin Colegrove
Colonel Tier
- Col.C.McAdams,Sr.LlD.
- COL Philip Smith
- Dan Sebby
MEMS Program Expands: SGAUS President Discusses Certification Growth and Global Reach
In Part 3 of our Commanders Briefing podcast with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of The State Guard Association of the United States (SGAUS), we explore the current status and recent developments of the Military Emergency Management Specialist (MEMS) Academy. The MEMS Academy is a credentialing program in the...
Commanders Briefing with SGAUS President Part III: Lt. Colonel Barry Greene Announces New SGAUS Courses and Major Curriculum Revamps Designed to Propel State Defense Forces Into a New & Stronger Future
In Part III of our Commanders Briefing interview with Lt. Colonel Barry Greene, President of SGAUS, we dive into critical discussions on how State Defense Forces can grow and evolve. We begin by exploring the importance of leveraging social media to highlight training, missions, and public service efforts—tools that could...
The New York Guard Marches Proudly in the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
On March 17th, continuing their proud tradition, members of The New York Guard’s (State Defense Force) 88th Area Command joined thousands of participants for New York City’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day Parade, an annual event whose origins date back to 1762. Each year, the 88th Area Command—formerly known as the...
Best Warriors Named: GSDF Soldiers Compete Alongside Georgia National Guard in Best Warrior Competition
The final day of the 2025 Georgia Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition marked the conclusion of an intense five-day event, testing the endurance, skills, and resilience of competitors from across the Georgia Army National Guard, the Georgian Army, and—for the first time in history—the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF)....
Virginia Defense Force Joins National Guard in Celebrating Centuries of Military History at Jamestown
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the nation reflects on the courage of citizen-soldiers who left their farms and workshops to take up arms against the most powerful empire of the time—Great Britain. These early militiamen fought not just for independence but for their...
SGAUS President: Governors Must Mobilize All Resources, National Guard, State Guard, and State Agencies To Fight Cyber War
This post is brought to by TMAR who bought us a coffee on -> buymeacoffee.com/Statedefenseforce – If you’d like to support StateDefenseForce.com and its work please buy us a one time coffee via the link above. In this compelling follow-up episode of Commanders Briefing, we continue our discussion with Lt....
The Georgia State Defense Force Continues Strong Performance in the Georgia Army National Guard Best Warrior Challenge
As previously reported, the Georgia State Defense Force made history by being invited to compete in the 2025 Georgia Army National Guard Best Warrior Challenge, marking the first time a State Defense Force has participated in such an elite competition. Held from March 9 to 14, this event not only...
Pushing Limits: Texas State Guard Hosts Norwegian Foot March for the Second Year
The Georgia State Defense Force isn’t the only State Defense Force taking on tough military competitions. Recently, the 2nd Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) hosted and participated in the Norwegian Foot March, a grueling endurance event that tests the stamina, discipline, and determination of soldiers and...
A Historic First: Georgia State Defense Force Finishes Day Three in Georgia Army National Guard Best Warrior Challenge *UPDATED
The Georgia State Defense Force has made history as the first State Defense Force to ever participate in an Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition. A few weeks ago, we highlighted this unprecedented moment, and now, as the competition reaches its third day, the Georgia State Defense Force continues to...
Louisiana State Guard Enhances Readiness with Weapons Familiarization Training at Camp Minden
The Louisiana State Guard’s (LASG – State Defense Force) 4th Area Command recently conducted weapons familiarization training at Camp Minden, underscoring its commitment to operational readiness and safety. This training provided LASG personnel with critical hands-on instruction in firearm handling, maintenance, and proficiency, ensuring they are prepared to support emergency...
SGAUS President Believes More State Defense Force Overseas Deployments Are Coming
In this episode of Commanders Briefing, we continue our discussion with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of SGAUS, exploring whether State Defense Forces will see more overseas deployments in support of National Guard missions in non-combat roles. Using The Maryland Defense Force’s 2006 deployment to Bosnia for a Maryland...
15 Soldiers Complete Georgia SDF Basic Training as 25 New Recruits Begin Their Journey
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) recently celebrated the graduation of 15 new soldiers from Initial Entry Training (IET – Basic Training), marking a significant milestone in their military journey. These graduates have successfully completed the rigorous training designed to instill discipline, physical fitness, and operational readiness. Now, as fully...
The Achievements of The Texas State Guard In 2024
Over the weekend The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force – TXSG) posted their quarterly newsletter which highlighted the training, missions and achievements of their incredible force achieved in 2024. The Texas State Guard has had an eventful and impactful 2024, demonstrating unwavering dedication to the citizens of Texas through...
Texas State Guard’s New Commanding General Shares His Vision for the Future
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force – TXSG) has officially welcomed its new Commanding General, Major General Roger O. Sheridan, who brings decades of service and experience from the United States Marine Corps. In his first message to the force, Sheridan expressed his deep honor in leading the TXSG...
SGAUS President Discusses Legislative Efforts at Both Federal and State Levels
In this Commanders Briefing podcast clip, Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of The State Guard Association of The United States (SGAUS), offers a glimpse into the association’s ongoing efforts at both the federal and state levels. While the conversation touches on the broader objectives of SGAUS, there is a...
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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