In a remarkable demonstration of inter-service collaboration and skill enhancement, the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, comprising Reserve Citizen Airmen, joined forces with members of the Texas State Guard for an intensive joint medical training event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on February 24, 2024. This event, highlighted by the...

In the heart of Connecticut’s state defense force, the Governor’s Guards, comprising the First and Second Company Foot Guards, along with the 1st and 2nd Company Horse Guards, continue to uphold a tradition of excellence and dedication to duty. This February, the Second Company Foot Guard engaged in a series...

In an exemplary demonstration of commitment and expertise, the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) showcased its invaluable support to the Georgia Army National Guard on February 13 and 14, 2024. During this time, GSDF Majors Gregory Douds, William H. Turner, and David N. Baker reported to the National Guard Armory...

A few months ago, on December 9, 2023, the Texas State Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, Boat and Dive Team, along with fellow guardsmen, participated in a touching memorial event at Lake Lavon in Collin County to honor their fallen comrades. This event, known as the Texas State Guard (TXSG)...

Each State Defense Force throughout the country has an Initial Entry Training program (Basic Training) for new recruits who never served in The US Military. This Initial Entry Training (IET) equips new recruits with the core fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for military service. The curriculum covers a wide range...

The Tennessee State Guard recently celebrated a significant milestone as they welcomed a new group of enlistees & officers into their ranks. This diverse group, comprising individuals with previous service in the Army, Air Force, Marines, alongside non-prior service volunteers, took the solemn oath of enlistment or commission, marking the...

The Ohio Military Reserve’s (State Defense Force) 1st Battalion dedicated their February weekend drill to a critical and hands-on Point Of Distribution (POD) exercise in partnership with Canal Fulton’s Serving Area Military Charity. This exercise involved setting up a logistical point aimed at swiftly providing essential supplies such as food,...

The Georgia State Defense Force (GASDF) plays a crucial role in preparing new recruits for military service through its comprehensive Initial Entry Training (IET – Basic Training) program. Held at the Southern Regional Training Institute in Ashburn, Georgia, the IET White Phase training immerses recruits in the basics of becoming...

In their February training session, the dedicated soldiers of the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) engaged in an intensive weekend of vital medical training, honing skills that are critical to their mission. This rigorous training covered a broad spectrum of essential life-saving techniques, including CPR, First Aid, and other basic...

The Washington State Guard (State Defense Force) is committed to ensuring the preparedness and resilience of its members through rigorous training exercises. During their February drill, an essential medical training course was highlighted, focusing on life-saving techniques such as stopping arterial bleeding. This drill, led by the First Sergeant, underscores...

The Alaska State Defense Force (ASDF), renowned for its HHC Scouts, a unit with a storied history of collaboration with the US Army Green Berets for Domain Awareness patrols along the Alaskan coastline, has once again demonstrated its versatility and dedication to community service. This time, the HHC Scouts joined...