The First Battalion of the 6th Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently participated in a multi-agency exercise that showcased their preparedness and versatility. This training involved collaboration with the Texas Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Task Forces (EMTF), and the National Guard CERFP (Chemical, Biological,...

Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Specialist Dana Gravitt earned the Georgia Meritorious Service Medal for his exemplary actions during a mission where he aided a Georgia National Guard soldier suffering from a heat injury. Spc. Gravitt’s swift and decisive intervention prevented the situation from escalating, ensuring the soldier received the...

The California State Guard’s 1-18th Cavalry Squadron Support Detachment from the 79th Support Detachment recently spent their training weekend at Fort Irwin, California, focusing on Individual Weapons Qualification. Based in the Azusa Armory, this dedicated unit of the California State Guard demonstrated their commitment to maintaining peak readiness and proficiency...

Guardsmen from the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Battalions of the 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), recently partnered with Fort Bend County Homeland Security & Emergency Management and the American Red Cross for a comprehensive shelter exercise in Richmond, Texas, on May 18, 2024. The exercise featured realistic...

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On June 1, 2024, Col. (VA) Richard Diddams was promoted to brigadier general and took command of the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) in a ceremony held in Richmond, Virginia. The ceremony was presided over by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, who promoted Diddams and administered...

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for 51 Texas counties as Tropical Storm Alberto moves through the Gulf of Mexico, impacting the southern half of Texas. “As Tropical Storm Alberto moves through the Gulf Coast, I issued a severe weather disaster declaration for 51 counties to ensure Texans...

During the last few weeks, soldiers from the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) underwent a wealth of training to enhance their disaster response capabilities. Soldiers participated in a chainsaw operations and debris clearing course, which is vital following natural disasters when roads become impassable for emergency vehicles and traffic. This...

During the last two weeks The California State Military participated in a large scale Federal exercise called, Cyber Dawn 2024, this two-week exercise brought together multiple military branches & state agencies enhance to enhance cyber security & cyber defense of State & Federal infrastructure. This initiative brought together nearly every...

The Alaska State Defense Force HHC Scouts recently participated in a joint task force Search & Rescue exercise with the MAT+SAR Search & Rescue organization and The Butte Fire Department. The MAT+SAR, a non-profit entity founded in 2003, is dedicated to serving the Matanuska Susitna Valley in South Central Alaska...

As we approach fire season, the Washington State Guard, alongside the Washington National Guard and local fire departments, is ramping up its preparation and training efforts to respond effectively to wildfires. This past weekend, members of the Washington State Guard participated in “Yakima Burn,” a simulated fire scenario designed to...

Troops of the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) recently supported the in-processing for Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen ahead of a mass casualty training exercise on May 21, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. The Soldiers and Airmen, assigned to the Richmond-based 34th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosives Enhanced...