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For nearly 30 years, The Mid-South Guard & Reserve Association has been hosting firearms competitions between the different military branches. Soldiers & Airmen from The Mississippi Army National Guard, Air National Guard, US Army, US Navy, US Marine Corps go toe to toe to see which branch can win the...

During The Maryland Defense Force’s Annual Muster soldiers were able to get a first look at the new Army Combat Uniform that will be worn by the entire force. The Defense Force had been wearing The Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP) up until now which features a digital urban grey pattern....

The 1st Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently worked with Brown County Water Improvement District Lake Patrol Law Enforcement Division (BCWID) on a Joint Search & Rescue (SAR) Exercise. The mission featured two exercises that were based on actual events. The first exercise focused on the...

The Maryland Defense Force recently held their Annual Muster at The Maryland State Military Training Site, Camp Fretterd. The Annual Muster is a weekend training event in which every member of The Maryland Defense Force attends. Such weekends allows every unit in the force to work jointly to add additional...

The Governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, recently made the announcement that Brigadier General James W. Ring will serve as the next Adjutant General (Senior National Guard General) of Virginia. He will replace Major General Timothy P. Williams who after 40 years of service in The United States Army will begin...

The Alaska National Guard & State Defense Force recently traveled to Bethel, Alaska to attend their 2023 Cama-i Dance Festival. The festival is a celebration of Native American values, featuring dancing from citizens dressed in traditional Native American clothing. There were over 700 attendees during the event. National Guard &...

The Adjutant General of Ohio (Senior National Guard General), Major General John C. Harris, recently submitted his budget proposal for The 2023-24 Fiscal Year for The Ohio State Military. The Ohio State Military is composed of The Ohio Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and Ohio State Defense Force. WIthin...

The New York Guard (State Defense Force) recently welcomed a new group of soldiers to their ranks. After finishing their weeklong Initial Entry Training (Basic Training) at The New York State Military Training Site, Camp Smith, twenty one new soldiers will now rejoin their home units and stand ready to...

The Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held a community support mission at The Guaitioree 2023 scouting es carnaval which is a festival dedicated to supporting The Boy Scouts of America. The support mission involved doctors and medics providing medical support as well as security personnel to ensure...

Three Maryland Defense Force soldiers were recently honored at The Maryland State House. The soldiers were honored for being chosen as Soldiers of The Year, NCO Of The Year and Officer Of The Year. To be selected for these awards you need to show duty and devotion above and beyond...

Every year The New York Guard (State Defense Force) holds an Initial Entry Training (Basic Training) course for new recruits coming into The State Guard. Initial Entry Training is designed to transition individuals who have no previous military experience to troops that can operate in a military environment. It is...

Guardsmen from The 2nd Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently had the opportunity to work with The US Army Reserve’s 158th Aviation Regiment. The training focused on medical evaluation (MEDEVAC) which involves the loading and unloading of litters onto Black Hawk Helicopters. This is critical training...

As a unit that traces its lineage back to The Irish Brigade during The Civil War, The New York Guard 88th Area Command (State Defense Force) participated in The Queens County St. Patricks Day Parade. One of the senior enlisted advisors, Command Sergeant Major Steve Vera served as Deputy Grand...

The Virginia National Guard recently redesignated the name of Fort Pickett to Fort Barfoot. The base is now named after Colonel Van T. Barfoot, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient. Colonel Barfoot had an illustrious military career starting as an enlisted soldier and working his way to Officer....