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The National Guard Joint Task Force Rattlesnake recently greeted and showcased their wild fire firefighting equipment to members of the Nigerian Military. Nigeria is part of the California National Guard State Partnership Program which shares knowledge and train together to promote international relations. Joint Task Force Rattlesnake is composed of...

The Washington State Guard (State Defense Force) recently attended a July 4th Independence Day ceremony to induct 300 new American citizens. The State Guard troops provided a color guard for the ceremony to honor the new citizens of the United States. Among the 300 new citizens were service members from...

The 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently participated in the 30th Annual Villages Independence Festival Parade in Houston, Texas. They lead the parade with their Color Guard escorting military veterans from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Upon finishing the parade the unit participated in...

The South Carolina State Guard’s Advanced Disaster Area Resource Team (ADART) recently spent their weekend training drill focusing on a multitude of tasks to prepare for hurricane season. They first ensured their skills to quickly establish shelters and radio communications were up to standards. The troops then received training on...

The mission formerly known as Operation Lone Star is transitioning to a new name, Operation Border Health Preparedness (OBHP). This operation has been a mission the Texas State Guard has been actively participating in for decades. It involves providing free medical, dental, and vision services to the community. The intent...

The First Company of the Governor’s Foot Guard recently spent their weekend training drill in the field. The company underwent a 14 mile march through the Connecticut woodlands to test the endurance of its troops. At the end of the training drill the unit swore in a new class of...

The New York National Guard is wrapping up the Federally funded Covid-19 Response Mission. The National Guard Joint Task Force included Army National Guard, Air National Guard, New York Guard (State Defense Force), and Naval Militia (US Navy & US Marine Corps Reserve Troops). The Mission included tasks such as...

The 3rd Brigade of the Texas State Guard recently held their monthly drill where they had their troops undergo a 5 Mile Ruck march. On top of the long and challenging march the troops developed their Land Navigation skills as well as their Security qualifications. The Texas State Guard is...

The Georgia Department of Defense recently held a Hurricane response exercise with a multitude of agencies. Many organizations were involved from the Georgia Army National Guard, Air National Guard, State Defense Force, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Georgia...

The California State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 40th Support Detachment recently trained and assisted the Army National Guard’s 224th Sustainment Brigade on the Combat Life Saver course. The Combat Life Saver course was designed to provide more advanced life saving methods to casualties to bridge the time for a Medic...

The Texas State Guard recently had a group of their troops graduate and certify in SARTECH II. SARTECH is part of the National Association of Search & Rescue curriculum. State Defense Forces follow this training in order to certify their troops for operational Search & Rescue missions. SARTECH II first...

The Georgia State Defense Force 4th Brigade recently started a new basic training class. These new recruits are now starting their journey in hopes of becoming Georgia State Defense Force soldiers one day. The initial days of training focused on Land Navigation, First Aid, Drill & Ceremony (DNC), Uniform Inspection,...

The Alaska State Defense Force activated several troops to assist State Agencies & The Red Cross in caring for Alaskans who were affected by the wildfires rampaging through South-West Alaska. The troops assisted with food & supply deliveries as well as caring for the evacuees at the Armory. The Alaska...