Made Possible By
General Tier
- Dustin Colegrove
Colonel Tier
- Col.C.McAdams,Sr.LlD.
- COL Philip Smith
- Dan Sebby
Building Leaders Under Load: Texas State Guard Officer Candidate School Kicks Off With Intense Ruck March
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force – TXSG) is starting the new year hard and strong, setting a clear tone for what is expected of those who aspire to lead within its ranks. January training for Officer Candidate School candidates opened with an immediate test of endurance, discipline, and...
Inside the Washington State Guard’s 2025 Training and Statewide Missions
Early January is typically a slower period when it comes to State Defense Force news, as many units are transitioning between training cycles and operational planning for the new year. With that in mind, we felt it was fitting to highlight substantive updates recently received from a mid 2025 newsletter...
Temporary Server Outage Impacts StateDefenseForce.com Network of Sites
Earlier today, we discovered that none of our websites, StateDefenseForce.com, SDFOnlineStore.com, SDFHistory.org, or SGDFC.org were functioning. We immediately began testing access across multiple web browsers and devices to rule out local or caching issues, but it quickly became clear that this was a server-wide outage affecting all hosted services simultaneously....
Bold New Designs Arrive as State Defense Force Online Store Adds New Graphic Designer
We’re excited to officially welcome Daniel Aguilar to the State Defense Force Online Store Team. Over the past three to four years, the State Defense Force Online Store has published hundreds of products. Some performed exceptionally well, while others taught us valuable lessons. One message from the community came through...
Nearly Half a Century of Service! South Carolina State Guard Honors CW4 Richard Roof
Many servicemen and women who leave Active Duty U.S. military service, whether it’s after an initial four-year enlistment or following a lifelong career in uniform, often seek ways to continue serving beyond their federal service. For many, that path leads them to their state’s State Defense Force. These men and...
Strengthening State Defense Forces Nationwide Through Our 2026–2027 Fundraising Campaign
We are pleased to announce the launch of the official State Guard & Defense Force Council website at sgdfc.org. The State Guard & Defense Force Council is the parent nonprofit organization that operates StateDefenseForce.com and oversees our advocacy, research, historical preservation, and support initiatives nationwide. This new site serves as...
A Year in Review: The Guard Post Showcases the Texas State Guard’s Training and Missions in 2025
The latest edition of The Guard Post, the quarterly newsletter of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force – TXSG), captures a year defined by growth, professionalism, and sustained operational tempo throughout 2025. The newsletter reflects on a force that balanced demanding training cycles, statewide missions, and leadership development while...
But Who Pays for Firearms Training? Examining the Case for Expanding State Defense Force Capabilities
This clip from Episode 9 of Scuttlebutt ‘Should State Defense Force Recruits Undergo Firearms Training During Basic Training?’ explores how such training would be funded including costs for weapons access, ammunition, qualified law enforcement instructors, and range use. The discussion emphasizes that achieving this capability is closely tied to structurally...
Scuttlebutt Live Tomorrow – What Led to the Disbandment of the State Defense Forces in Massachusetts, Alabama, and Oregon?
This Sunday, January 4th at 2 PM EST, StateDefenseForce.com will be hosting a new live episode of our community podcast, Scuttlebutt. For this episode we’re diving into a topic chosen directly by our community through our Patreon poll system ensuring that our discussions reflect the issues you want discussed. The...
Optimized for the Future: StateDefenseForce.com Performance Upgrades and Our 2026 Quartermaster Corps Initiative
Over the holiday period, we made a series of significant improvements to StateDefenseForce.com that have dramatically increased the speed at which the website loads on your phone, tablet, or computer. Our website designer spent much of the past month upgrading and optimizing backend components, and on December 31st implemented the...
Closing Out 2025: Texas State Guard Commander Thanks Soldiers and Families for a Year of Service & Sacrifice
As we prepare to close out 2025, the Commander of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) sent a message to soldiers across the force recognizing the sacrifices and service they provide to their communities, the State of Texas, and the nation. In his year-end message, Maj. Gen. Roger Sheridan...
How Domestic Missions Weaken National Guard Warfighting Capabilities and How State Defense Forces Are The Solution
This clip from Episode 9 of Scuttlebutt centers on the argument that National Guard soldiers should prioritize their limited training and active duty time on sharpening their skills for their warfighting mission, emphasizing that today’s National Guard is an operationally ready force that routinely deploys to combat and conflict zones....
Vermont State Guard Brings Relief to Vermont Families During Operation Happiness 2025
The Vermont State Guard (State Defense Force) has experienced a notably transformative year, marked by increased visibility, expanded mission support, and a renewed emphasis on telling its story. Before turning to recent events in the Green Mountain State, it is worth recognizing the consistent and professional work of the Vermont...
Scuttlebutt Episode 9 Released! Should State Defense Force Recruits Undergo Firearms Training During Basic Training
Just in time for Christmas and the New Year, we’re releasing the latest episode of Scuttlebutt. the perfect listen for those long drives to see friends and family over the holidays. Episode 9 of Scuttlebutt features Jean Marciniak, one of the Directors of the State Guard & Defense Force Council...
Christmas Season Strengthens Camaraderie Across the Texas State Guard
As the calendar moves closer to the holiday season, soldiers from across Texas State Guard (State Defense Force – TXSG) have taken time to come together, reflect on the year behind them, and celebrate the bonds that make their units strong. While December is often associated with time off and...
Made Possible By
General Tier
- Dustin Colegrove
Colonel Tier
- Col.C.McAdams,Sr.LlD.
- COL Philip Smith
- Dan Sebby
Sergeant Major
- 2LT (MD) Richard Ostopowicz
- Andre N Coulombe
- Hayden
- William Cooper
Sergeant Tier
- Alexander Kosin
- B. S.
- Bill Alsobrook
- [email protected]
- COL (AK) John C James
- Daniel E Meldazis
- David
- Michael Chiesa
- Mike Gibson
- Mike Hawley
- Sheryl Bishop
- Tom Jackson
- WSG King
Corporal Tier
- 2LT James Jackson
- A. W.
- Abby Horn
- Admin US Army Auxiliary Activation Project
- Alex Francois
- Alex Walker-Griffin
- Anthony Paduano
- Beverly Shepard
- Buckwalter
- C.J. Nagle
- Cary
- Charlie
- Chris
- chris schnupp
- COL John Goodnight, CSMR, Ret.
- Dana K
- Eric
- Evan
- Evan Papadakis
- ferg
- Fernando Martinez
- Gary
- George
- Ivansie
- Jacob Gutierrez
- JC
- JEFF RICHTER
- John Goodnight
- John Twitty
- Josh Copeland
- joshua pedata
- Kenyon
- Kevin Spatz
- Mike Nguyen
- Phillip Gordon Ryman
- Rebekah phillips
- Richard
- SonofCar
- SPC Andino
- Stephen Green
- Steve
- The AYB Team
- Trent
- Wadie Williams (COL, TX, Ret)
- William Kiel
- William Taylor
Private Tier
- Andrew Raymond
- Arthur Helms
- Bernadette Ramirez
- Carlo
- Charles F. Reed, Jr., 1LT (MS)
- Craig Collins-Young
- David Herman
- Father Ernest Buchanan
- Gerald Burnett
- Iggi Mincus
- Jacob H
- John Fauver
- Joseph Walsh
- Kathryn Gonzales
- Kenneth Cook-Askins
- Kf Schmi
- Levi Stephens
- Mad Chemist
- Michael Mcelrath
- MoNobody
- Robert Greene
- Russell Griffin
- SRS
- Tom Rogers
- Tony
- Travis Kalin
- Will Bardwell
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