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The Connecticut Foot Guard (State Defense Force) recently held their bi-annual Field Training Exercise (FTX). During this 4 day period the troops covered a wealth of training. They performed ruck marches, drill & ceremony, and trained on 18th century muskets which they utilize for ceremonial events. Basic Training classes were...

Soldiers from the Ohio Military Reserve (State Defense Force) recently competed in a Luxembourg Armed Forces Competition known as the Marche Internationale De Diekirch (MID). The competition involves an extensive foot march of approximately 12.4 miles. The competition was first held in 1968 and is designed to be a team...

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...