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Even though December is traditionally a time to slow down and celebrate with family and friends, service in the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force – TXSG) does not pause with the holiday season. For the soldiers of the Texas State Guard’s 3rd Brigade, December remained a month of purpose...

Last month, we reported that Governor Henry McMaster activated the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force – SCSG) to support Operation One South Carolina in response to the federal government shutdown, which abruptly halted pay for federal civilian employees and military members while also disrupting critical federal assistance programs...

From December 2–5, 2025, the Georgia State Defense Force took part in Vigilant Guard 26-1 at the Pelham Range Complex in Anniston, Alabama, as part of a large-scale homeland defense and disaster response exercise led by the Georgia Department of Defense. Vigilant Guard is a recurring national-level exercise series designed...

Severe and historic flooding continues to impact large portions of Washington State following a series of powerful atmospheric rivers that brought days of torrential rain, high winds, and rapidly rising river levels. Communities across western Washington have experienced widespread evacuations, infrastructure damage, power outages, and life-threatening conditions as rivers exceeded...

Every year in December, National Guard and State Defense Force troops across the country take a moment after completing their scheduled training to pause, reflect, and come together to celebrate the holiday season. It is a time to give thanks for family, friends, and the brothers and sisters they serve...

The 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force – TXSG) recently concluded its November drill weekend, and the level of activity across its battalions underscored just how committed the brigade remains to its mission of supporting Texans during the most extreme emergencies. For the 4th Battalion, the...

This Sunday, December 7th at 5 PM EST, StateDefenseForce.com will be hosting a new live episode of our community podcast, Scuttlebutt. We’ll continue to bring you the most current news and updates from State Defense Forces across the nation. In this episode, however, we’re taking it a step further—addressing a...

Rumors often say things are always bigger in Texas, and when it comes to State Defense Forces, that reputation holds true. The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force – TXSG) stands as the largest State Defense Force in the nation, with more than 1,700 soldiers serving across its ranks. While...

On Thursday, November 27th, while families across the United States gathered around dinner tables to celebrate Thanksgiving — sharing meals, giving thanks, and enjoying the warmth of loved ones — two members of the West Virginia National Guard were performing a very different duty. Instead of spending the holiday at...

The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force – LSG) continues to expand its readiness and operational capabilities, as demonstrated by the comprehensive October training undertaken by the 1st Area Command. Their training cycle placed a strong emphasis on Point of Distribution operations, an area of emergency response that has grown...