Major Clark Howard is a long time media personality who started his career in the late 1980’s as an on-air talent for WSB AM/WSBB FM in Atlanta. The Clark Howard Show gave listeners key advice on how to “save more, spend less, and avoid rip-offs.” Major Howard then moved to...

The Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held a Joint Training Exercise with The National Guard. State Guard troops worked with Tennessee Army National Guard Black Hawks to practice the loading and unloading of causalities. The troops learned the proper procedures on how to safely approach the helicopters as...

The Connecticut Foot Guards’s First Company recently participated in the inaugural ceremony for Governor Ned Lamont. This event marks the second term for Ned Lamont as Governor of Connecticut. The Foot Guard joined The Connecticut Army National Guard and Air National Guard in celebration of the event. On January 4th,...

The Texas State Guard Officer Candidate School (OCS) Class of 2022-2023 is finishing up the last of their training. As the candidates finish their in the field qualification requirements, which involve navigating a variety of obstacle courses, they are preparing themselves mentally to become the newest leaders within The Texas...

Troops from The New York Guard’s (State Defense Force) 88th Area Command were recently recognized for the service they provided during The Covid-19 Pandemic. When the pandemic reached US shores in March 2020, The Governor of New York quickly activated The National Guard and New York Guard to provide assistance...

Last week a historic winter storm created havoc and life threatening conditions for one half of The United States. States like New York were inundated with an astonishing 51 inches of snow and temperatures that reached 30’ below zero. Many New York residents, especially in the Buffalo region, lost power...

A few weeks ago Georgia State Defense Force troops visited The Georgia National Cemetery to lay wreaths on the graves of United States veterans. The program known as ‘Wreaths Across America’ was founded by Morrill Worcester, who developed the program to remember, honor and teach about those who served and...

Troops from The New York Guard (State Defense Force) Headquarter and Headquarters Company (HHC) recently were awarded The New York State COVID Pandemic Response Ribbon. The award was developed to recognize the members of The New York State Military Forces, Army National Guard, Air National Guard, New York Guard &...

As the year comes to a close one of The State Defense Forces that have been continuously growing and developing is The Washington State Guard. This year saw the organization get a new commander, Colonel Joseph Maassen, a prior service Veteran who served in The Washington Army National Guard. During...

The Georgia State Defense Force recently worked with The Villa Rica Police Department in their Shop With A Cop program. The Shop With A Cop program is a community outreach tradition in which children in need are invited from the local community to be teamed up with Police Officers, Soldiers...

As Soldiers finish their training drills before the Holidays, The Connecticut Foot Guard (State Defense Force) joined The Connecticut Army National Guard in their annual 6 mile Holiday Rush March. Even though the Northeast was hit with devastating wind chills and below 0’ temperatures that didnt stop these troops from...

The Connecticut Foot Guard (State Defense Force) Initial Entry Training (Basic Training) Fall Class recently spent their consolidated drill going over Drill & Ceremony. The recruits worked with The Brown Bess Musket, the legendary firearm that won The American Revolution. The Foot Guard works often with this weapon during their...

Over the last two months Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) troops have been out in the field, utilizing their off duty time to collect and distribute toys for Children. Last year they managed to distribute over 100,000 toys, this year they set another massive goal of 200,000. This program...