The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) recently conducted an Opposing Forces (OPFOR) mission with The Georgia Army National Guard’s 1/54th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB). This training exercise, held at Fort Moore, Georgia, from October 21-24, 2024, was pivotal for refining military readiness and operational effectiveness. GSDF Soldiers, clad in...

In September, service members from the 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) gathered at Camp Maxey for an extensive Field Training Exercise (FTX). This event focused on refining critical Search and Rescue (SAR) capabilities, such as tying hasty harnesses and rappelling—essential for accessing difficult...

The Louisiana State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 4th Area Command (4AC) recently completed a comprehensive forklift training program at Camp Minden, Louisiana, aimed at enhancing the unit’s logistical capabilities. This initiative focused on equipping members with the skills required to support warehouse operations and Points of Distribution (POD) sites during...

A few weeks ago, The Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force) proudly graduated a new class of recruits from Initial Entry Training, also known as Basic Training. Now, a fresh group of applicants has taken their first steps towards military service by going through the Military Entrance Processing Station...

A powerful coastal storm swept through Northwest Alaska earlier this week, wreaking havoc on communities around Kotzebue. The storm, which first made landfall on Sunday, brought severe flooding and strong winds, causing the water level to rise 3 to 4 feet above the normal high tide line. As winds reached...

We’re hosting our second Scuttlebutt episode next Wednesday, October 30th, at 7 PM EST! For those who are new, Scuttlebutt is our podcast where we invite military experts to dive deep into State Defense Force issues and discussions. In our upcoming episode, we’re thrilled to feature Professor Barry M. Stentiford,...

The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) and the Texas State Guard (TXSG – State Defense Force) recently celebrated the graduation of their newest classes of officers. On October 13, 2024, GSDF soldiers completed the GSDF Basic Officer Leadership Course 2024-011 at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia....

The Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held its annual training (AT), bringing together every unit within the organization for a series of specialized sessions aimed at refining their skills and enhancing their mission capabilities. This comprehensive training event emphasized cross-unit collaboration and preparedness for a wide range...

The Connecticut Governor’s Guards (State Defense Force) recently commemorated Rochambeau Day, a significant event in state history that honors the historic meeting between General George Washington, commander of the Continental Army, and Lieutenant General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, commander of the French Expeditionary Force. This meeting, the...

From October 18-20, 2024, 106 soldiers from the Texas State Guard’s 6th Brigade gathered at the DPS Tactical Training Center in Florence, Texas, for their annual training exercise, Operation Heavy METL. This comprehensive exercise included participation in the Warrior Cup Challenge, an event designed to push soldiers to their limits...

The South Carolina State Guard (SCSG) has officially concluded its operation in response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Over the past several weeks, the SCSG deployed 146 soldiers on State Active Duty to support the recovery efforts alongside the Army and Air National Guard. These soldiers were...