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The Georgia State Defense Force is celebrating 37 years of continuous service to the State of Georgia and the United States this week. The origins of the Defense Force can be traced back to units in the early 1700’s. Its official birthday begins in 1917 when the state of Georgia...

The 2022 New York Guard (State Defense Force) Initial Entry Training class went through a multitude of training courses during their weeklong basic training. One of those sessions included a STOP THE BLEED course where the recruits learned how to quickly stop excessive blood loss by applying a tourniquet. This...

The 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) have recently spent many of their weekend training drills developing their Search & Rescue (SAR) skillset. Between classroom instruction and in the field exercises they are ensuring their troops are fully trained and qualified to provide Search & Rescue...

The Georgia State Defense Force recently held a ceremony to recognize and congratulate the new class of Officers that recently graduated from the Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC). The Officers can now remove their training O.C.S. ranks and replace them with their Commissioned Ranks they were assigned by the Georgia...

During The New York Guard’s (State Defense Force) Annual Training multiple classes from various schools participated in the Leaders Reaction Course (LRC). This specialized course is a Field Training Exercise (FTX) designed to develop teamwork and test leadership potential. It is made up of a multitude of obstacles the students...

The New York Guard (State Defense Force) has for decades been assigned the mission of providing emergency radio communications to New York’s Division of Military & Naval Affairs (DMNA) during emergency situations. Their Military Emergency Radio Network or MERN mission is composed of numerous radio units stationed throughout the state....

During the New York Guard’s Annual Training week the a new Initial Entry Training Class (Basic Training) was held for new recruits who recently joined the State Guard. The New York Guard (State Defense Force) requires every new recruit to go through an Initial Entry Training program unless they served...

Each year during Annual Training the New York Guard holds a Professional Leadership Course (PLC) for those troops in the Guard seeking to be promoted to E5 – Sergeant. This weeklong training took the candidates through a wealth of classes, field instruction, field exercises, as well as testing. The troops...

The California State Guard (State Defense Force) recently was provided five new Fire Engines by the California Office of Emergency Services to assist in fighting Wildfires. Each new Fire Engine can carry a four member team that can rapidly deploy with the National Guard and CALFIRE to respond to State...

At the beginning of the week, the New York Guard (State Defense Force) began their Annual Training. They began their week long training with a Guard Readiness Test, which is a exercise that ensures each soldier has the equipment and supplies necessary to quickly deploy when activated for State Active...

The Alaska State Defense Force spent their weekend training drill focusing on Water Purification. The Kodiak detachment spent their time in the field to ensure their soldiers develop their water purification skills. The Alaska State Defense Force ensures that it can provide sustainable water during an emergency to any communities...

The Georgia State Defense Force Opposing Force (OPFOR) Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Vadim Timchenko, was recently recognized for his 10 years of service to the Georgia State Defense Force. The Commanding General, Brigadier General Mark D. Gelhardt Sr., was on hand to present the medal to Lt. Col. Timchenko. The Opposing...