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The Virginia Defense Force recently held their Multi-day Unit Training Assembly or MUTA. The MUTA is a specialized weekend for The VDF where every unit from all across the state travels to Fort Pickett for training. The weekend usually involves exercises where the units work together as one to complete...

Weeks ago we reported That The Texas Governor’s 20 Rifle Competition was underway. This annual competition is held by The Texas Military Department. It pits Army National Guard, Air National Guard & State Guard troops against one another in a multitude of firearms proficiency exercises. Two Texas State Guard members made...

Recently The Virginia National Guard Adjutant General (Senior National Guard General), Major General Timothy P. Williams, presented The Virginia Army National Guard Commendation Medal to Virginia Defense Force member, Corporal Douglas C. Rumburg. The Corporal achieved this prestigious medal for his above and beyond devotion to duty. Volunteering much of...

The Georgia National Guard Podcast, The Fencepost Podcast, recently held an interview with The Georgia State Defense Force Commanding General Brigadier General Mark Gelhardt Sr. The Podcast covers the mission, organization and responsibilities of The State Defense Force. They also dive into how The Georgia State Defense Force differs from...

Troops from The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) 3rd Battalion, 6th Brigade recently held a disaster exercise during their February Drill. The exercise simulated a severe weather event and tested the units reaction when called up. The unit was evaluated on how quickly and efficiently they were able to...

The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held a graduation ceremony for the graduates of Their Officer Candidate School (OCS). The Commanding General of The Texas State Guard, Major General Anthony Woods, was present at the event and swore in the new class of Officers. It’s a great day...

Our parent site, State Guard & Defense Force Council, recently named The Texas State Guard as The 2022 State Defense Force of The Year. With 1800 active troops on their roster, they are largest State Defense Force in the country. Alongside this large troop count they also have 400 troops...

The Ohio Military Reserve (State Defense Force) recently held a recruiting event to attract prior service veterans to join The Ohio State Defense Force. Many State Defense Forces have as much as 50% of their ranks filled with Veterans from The US Military. These troops join out of a desire...

The California State Guard (State Defense Force) recently shared some footage from their current Basic Training class. The recruits featured in the video are brand new soldiers, having never served in The US Military. They are getting their first taste of military life. The recruits discuss why they joined The State...

Brigadier General Joe Cave has a long career of military service that spans over 30 years. He originally started in The United States Navy, serving in various parts of the world. During his time with The Navy he experienced many close calls from his ship being fired upon to being...

The 6th Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held their drill weekend. Even though the weather was not favorable they started it off with a 3.5 mile ruck march. The Brigade routinely conducts this exercise as a way to build camaraderie and strength within their unit....

The Ohio State Defense Force Commanding General, Brigadier General Larry M. Pinkerton, recently visited The Haubrich Armory in Columbus, Ohio to dedicate a part of the armory to a former National Guard General, Major General Loren Windom. General Windom served for decades in The Ohio National Guard. During World War...

The Georgia State Defense Force 1st Engineer Battalion spent their weekend teaching chainsaw operation to soldiers. The Engineers and Troops spent time in the field, learning the operation, safety procedures and maintenance of chainsaws. Each soldier was taught the proper techniques on cutting trees and other objects. This training is...

The Commander of The 1st Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), Brigadier General John Diggs, recently sworn in a new class of recruits. These Texans are now off to begin their journey from Civilian To Soldier. Their next destination will be Initial Entry Training (Basic Training), where...