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The 1st Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held a ceremony for Brigadier General (BG) Robert Hastings. BG Hastings was awarded the Texas Superior Service Medal as well as the Texas Outstanding Service Medal for having served for over forty years in both the United States...

The Virginia Defense Force recently held a commissioning ceremony for four new officers at the National Museum of the United States Army. The class, composed of many Prior Service Navy servicemen, finished their Officer Candidate School in eight months instead of the previous twelve, despite having more of a workload....

The Georgia State Defense Force’s 4th Brigade recently spent their weekend drill on stand by ready to respond to Hurricane Ian as it wrecked havoc past Florida into South Carolina. While the troops were on stand by they spent their two days in the field, setting up field tents, eating...

The Ohio Military Reserve recently held a retirement ceremony for Command Sergeant Major Charles Ruby. CSM Ruby spent his entire career in service to his State and Country, first serving in the United States Army, then joining the Ohio Military Reserve in 2011. During his career in the US Army...

The Connecticut Foot Guard recently commemorated the 2022 Rochambeau Day. The day is honored in Connecticut State History as the historical day in which General George Washington, commander of the Continental Army, met with the commander of the French Expeditionary Force, Lieutenant General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau....

As Hurricane Ian moved into the Eastern Seaboard flood warnings were issued for South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. Virginia Beach was given a warning of increased flood surges. In response the Governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, activated the National Guard & Virginia Defense Force. The Virginia National Guard had...

The New York Guard recently posted a few videos covering their 2022 Annual Training. This week long event included multiple schools for the hundreds of troops of the New York Guard. The courses the troops attended included: Initial Entry Training (Basic Training) for New Non-Prior Service Recruits Officer Candidate School...

As Hurricane Ian wrecked havoc throughout Florida, it started re-gaining its strength as it entered the Eastern Seaboard. The Hurricane was projected to make its way through South Carolina, North Carolina and then into Virginia. The Governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, activated the National Guard and the Virginia Defense Force...

Texas State Guard troops recently assisted The New Vision Church Community move into a new facility. These Texas State Guard troops are Active Duty troops that are part of Operation Lone Star, they utilized the limited off duty time they have to help the Church move their food, clothing and...

Hurricane Fiona caused significant damage to Puerto Rico as it passed through the Commonwealth. In response the Governor of Puerto Rico, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi, activated the National Guard to assist in rescue & recovery operations throughout the island. Multiple units were activated such as the 125th Military Police Battalion and...

During their Annual Training, Georgia State Defense Force troops boarded Army National Guard Black Hawks. While undergoing this training the troops got to enjoy some spectacular views of the Georgia countryside. Here are some photos and videos from the training: Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Capt. Clark Howard (left) joins...

As Hurricane Ian approaches the west coast of Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis activated both the National Guard and the newly created, Florida State Guard (State Defense Force). This is the first time since World War II that the Florida State Guard has been called up for Active Duty service. The...

Troops from the Texas State Guard’s 3rd Brigade recently spent time with students from the Weslaco High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC). They assisted the students in competing and completing in the Bobcat Raider Competition. The Texas State Guard as well as many other State Defense Forces assist...

The 4th Battalion, 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently spent their monthly drill competing in a Search & Rescue Field Training Exercise. Multiple teams were organized with the goal of locating casualties, providing lifesaving first aid and evacuating them to safe zones. Exercises like this...