In February, the Alaska State Defense Force worked side by side with the Colorado Army National Guard Green Berets in a large scale military exercise called Arctic Eagle/Patriot-22. The exercise focused on the forces capacity to operate in extreme cold weather environment. One other mission the Green Berets and State...

The Mayor of Charleston, John J. Tecklenburg, recently proclaimed April 12th to be dedicated ‘South Carolina State Guard Day.’ Mayor Tecklenburg said, “On behalf of the City Council and all our citizens, extend our appreciation to the South Carolina State Guard for their many years of dedicated service to the...

The Georgia State Defense Force Opposing Force (OPFOR) recently assisted the Georgia Army National Guards 121st Infantry Regiment during a training exercise in the mountains of north Georgia. Previous to the establishment of the Georgia State Defense Force OPFOR unit the Georgia Army National Guard had to use their own...

The Florida Division of Military Affairs, which is run by the Florida National Guard, has now listed the Florida State Guard (State Defense Force) on its website. The website indicates an application process is being formulated at the current moment, however there is an open position available. The Florida National...

The Texas State Guards (State Defense Force) 2nd Brigade recently spent their Training Weekend developing their basic soldier skills. This included a Ruck march, outdoor survival, group movement and Physical Training (PT). The Texas State Guard ensures its troops are ready to meet their mission obligations which range from Search...

Troops from the New York Guard (State Defense Force) recently spent their InActive Training drill re-certifying on providing Basic First Aid. While receiving first aid training during basic training, The New York Guard ensures its troops keep up to date with all the basic techniques of first aid, so if...

The Adjutant General (Senior National Guard Commander) of the State of Ohio, Major General John C. Harris, Jr., recently appointed Brigadier General (OH) Larry M. Pinkerton, Jr. commander of The Ohio State Defense Force. BH Pinkerton Jr. served over 30 years in the United States Military and served in combat with...

Michigan Defense Force (State Defense Force) troops of the 1/24TH Special Troops Brigade recently spent their drill weekend conducting a long ruck march around the entire Fort Custer Training Center. State Defense Forces hold their troops to the same training standards as the Army National Guard & Air National Guard,...

The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) recently assisted local authorities in the Cooper River Brigade Run. This large event held in Mt. Pleasant & Charleston attracts hundreds of runners in a long distance 10K run. The South Carolina State Guard provided medical and logistical support during the event....

The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) 1st Brigade recently held a change of command ceremony but this one was a unique. Lieutenant Colonel James Donaghue transferred command of the 4th Battalion to Lieutenant Colonel Troy Neasbitt while rapelling down the rappel tower. Both commanders are Prior Service and have...

The Adjutant General of Washington State (Senior National Guard General) recently appointed Colonel Joseph ‘Joe’ Maassen commander of the Washington State Guard (State Defense Force). Colonel Maassen is a prior service Officer who served in the Washington Army National Guard. During his career he served as a Battalion Commander in...

During the Texas State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 1st Brigade Annual Training, a local lawmaker, Councilman Alan Nix from Stephenville City, visited and spoke with the troops as they trained and certified in their Military Occupation Specialties (MOS). Stephenville City Councilman Alan Nix, representing Place 6, visited with Texas State...

The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) 1st Brigade recently completed their operational evaluation test during their Annual Training session. Troops underwent and certified in land navigation, Search & Recovery, Troop Leadership exercises, swim safety, and a ropes challenge course. These skills are required of Texas State Guard troops as...

The Maryland Defense Force recently announced a major partnership with Capital Technology University. Both organizations will work hand in hand to develop leadership courses and hold conferences pertaining to Cyber Security & Engineering. This partnership will provide members of the Maryland Defense Force a discounted tuition to the University, and...