The Maryland Defense Force was recently awarded the Superior Unit Citation by The State Guard Association of The United States (SGAUS). SGAUS is a Non-Profit Organization that advocates for the advancement and support of State Defense Forces / State Guards throughout the nation. They were awarded this unique award for...

The Washington State Guard (State Defense Force) has been assisting and augmenting The National Guard 252nd Cyberspace Operations Group in Cyber Security Operations. This National Guard Cyber Security unit has been working with the Washington’s Secretary of State Office to ensure the states voting system is functional and secure from...

Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Harlan Thompson of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently had more than a fully packed weekend. During The Texas State Guard monthly weekend training drill he attended The 2nd Brigade’s Change of Command Ceremony, then headed over to another base to meet and speak...

Georgia State Defense Force Sergeant First Class Jeff Jones recently received a Commendation Medal from the Georgia National Guard Adjutant General, Major General Thomas M. Carden Jr., and Deputy Adjutant General, Joe Ferrero. The Commendation Medal was awarded due to his actions on September 29 when while working at The...

The New York National Guard has been activated by The Governor of New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul, to help assist migrants that are staying at shelters throughout New York City. The National Guard created a new Joint Task Force known as Asylum Relief Support and with the New York Guard...

The 3rd Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) spent their October Training weekend focusing on a multitude of training. From refresher courses in CPR, Land Navigation, ETN Awareness to an exercise in Search & Rescue, the troops had a fully packed weekend. The 3rd Battalion spent their...

In their recent training drill South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) troops spent their weekend re-certifying on emergency first aid and CPR. This is an important aspect every State Defense Force soldier is required to know as well as be up to date on their certifications. As many State...

Last year as Covid-19 cases skyrocketed throughout the nation, staffs in many facilities were reduced with the personnel they had on hand. Ohio was not immune from this as a county jail in Cuyahoga County had a drastic shortage in staff due to illness. In response the Governor Ordered The...

During the last few years as hurricanes moved past or at times into South Carolina causing widespread damage to power lines and roadways the South Carolina State Guard has repeatedly been activated to assist in clearing obstructions. When activated the State Guard sends out its troops with chainsaws as well...

The South Carolina State Guard recently held a Field Training Exercise (FTX) that employed crucial skills and training of their Search & Rescue Teams. The exercise started with the State Guard simulating an event in which a casualty was discovered in the woodlands. They quickly deployed troops from their 1st...

Last month The Georgia State Defense Force conducted their 2022 Annual Training. The training involved a library of courses and training including Search & Rescue, Evacuating casualties from Black Hawk helicopters, Medical training, as well as Emergency Communications. Most State Defense Forces have been assigned the mission of Emergency Communication...