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During their February drill period, the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Team of the Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force) conducted coordinated operations in the Greater New Orleans area alongside several state and local partners as part of preparedness activities surrounding the Mardi Gras season. The training brought together multiple...

The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force – TXSG) continues to strengthen its ranks as soldiers of the 1st Brigade recently welcomed thirteen new recruits into the organization during a swearing-in ceremony held at the Dallas armory. The oath of enlistment was administered by Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Kochan, Chief of...

In January, the 11th Medical Company of the 61st Medical Battalion, Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force – TNSG), strengthened its ongoing partnership with the Tennessee Army National Guard by providing direct medical training and certification support to FMS 12. This engagement reflects the growing and highly professional role the...

The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) is mourning the loss of one of its most dedicated and beloved soldiers, Staff Sergeant Luis Rojas, whose life was defined by service, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to others. On January 19, 2026, at the age of 63, the joyful company...

Across the United States, wildfires are becoming more frequent, larger, and more destructive, especially during periods of drought, high winds, and low humidity. These conditions have placed extraordinary strain on professional wildland firefighter resources, prompting State Defense Forces to step up as vital force multipliers supporting local and state firefighting...

The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force) once again demonstrated its commitment to service and community engagement through its participation in the Legion of Mars Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans. As the parade rolled along the historic Uptown route during Carnival season, members of the Louisiana State Guard marched...

During their February training drill, soldiers of the 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard dedicated their weekend to mastering and certifying on one of the most critical disaster-response tools in the state’s emergency management arsenal, the Emergency Tracking Network (ETN). This electronic accountability system is designed to track evacuees...

Over the past few weeks we reported on Winter Storm Fern and how it tore across large portions of the United States, bringing with it crippling snowfall, sheets of ice, sub-freezing temperatures, and widespread power outages that left communities paralyzed for days. What began as a powerful winter system quickly...