Troops from the Alaska State Defense Force & Naval Militia (US Navy Reserve & US Marine Corps Reserve Troops) recently assisted the city of Seward, Alaska following a major landslide disaster. The Joint Task Force assisted with traffic control and helped assist residents from evacuations zones. NEWS | June 13,...

Georgia State Defense Force troops recently spent their weekend drill learning about roadway clearing and chainsaw operations. Troops learned how to properly and safely operate chainsaws and the best ways to break down trees that would obstruct roadways. Many State Defense Forces, like the New York Guard, have been given...

The Alaska State Defense Force was recently invited to join the annual Adjutant General’s (TAG) Match which has troops compete in pistol and rifle marksmanship exercises. A total of 77 competitors from the Army National Guard, Air National Guard and State Defense Force participated in the TAG Competition. The Adjutant...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced the commander of the newly re-activated Florida State Guard (State Defense Force). The new commander is Lt. Col. Chris Graham, a prior service US Marine Corps Officer who served three deployment tours in Iraq, and served in the Defense Intelligence Agency. He also earned...

Troops from the Ohio Military Reserve (State Defense Force) recently participated in a joint exercise with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and the Civil Air Patrol. The exercise simulated an emergency where these multiple organizations were needed to setup multiple Points of Distribution (POD)...

The Adjutant General of Georgia, Major General Thomas M. Carden Jr., recently paid a visit to the Georgia State Defense Force troops stationed in Ellenwood, GA. The General thanked the service members for their service to the National Guard & Their State. The Georgia State Defense Force assists and augments...

The New York Guard (State Defense Force) 88th Area Command recently held their monthly drill at the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management. The training focused on developing the units hands on experience with the Military Emergency Radio Network (MERN). MERN is a mission assigned to the New York Guard...

The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) Commanding General, Brigadier General Anthony Woods, recently announced that Command Sergeant Major Harlan Thompson will now serve as the new Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Texas State Guard. With over 18 years of experience he will now pass down his knowledge and experience...

The Ohio State Defense Force recently assisted the Ohio National Guard as they provided additional support to area hospitals that had to respond to the recent Covid-19 Surge. The Joint Task Force supported more than 60 hospitals throughout the state as well as 20 Covid-19 Testing Sites. Thank you to...

Troops from the Ohio Army National Guard and Ohio Military Reserve (State Defense Force & Naval Militia) recently participated in a Norwegian Military Qualification event. The event known as the Norwegian Foot March Badge Qualification required the troops to carry 25 pounds of weight for nearly 19 miles in under...

The New York Guard (State Defense Force) recently released a very well done video describing the purpose of the State Guard / State Defense Force and how it relates to the National Guard and the United States Military. StateDefenseForce.com also has a diagram on how State Defense Forces fit into...

3rd Platoon of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) 3rd Brigade recently held their monthly training drill. During their drill they ensured each and every troop met height and weight standards set by the Texas Military Department. Following this they underwent uniform inspections by leadership. The unit then spent...

Troops from the New York Guard (State Defense Force) were recently invited to participate in the New York 43rd Annual Adjutant General’s Combat Marksmanship Skills Competition. The 3 day competition involves troops from the Army National Guard, Air National Guard and New York Guard competing in marksmanship training. Congratulations to...

The Virginia Defense Force recently trained with the Virginia Army National Guard on Virginia National Guard Provides Advanced Radio Equipment to VA Defense Force (JISCC). The Adjutant General assigned the Virginia Defense Force to assist the Army National Guard with providing emergency communication capabilities in the event of a natural...

Sergeant Alyssa Sawyer of the Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force) was recently awarded the Tennessee State Guard Life Saving Ribbon for her actions while off duty. Sergeant Sawyer witnessed an auto accident and quickly responded to assist the victims of the crash. Prior to joining the Tennessee State Guard,...