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The Ohio Military Reserve (State Defense Force) was recently appointed a new commander. Colonel Deano McNeil was named Brigade Commander of the Ohio Military Reserve. Colonel McNeil served in the United States Marine Corps before joining the Ohio Military Reserve following the Terror attacks of Sept 11, 2001. Congratulations to...

The Virginia Defense Force (VDF) recently participated in a multi-agency mission to assist in the inauguration of Virginia’s 74th Governor, Glenn Youngkin. The VDF also participated in the inauguration parade alongside the Virginia Army National Guard & Air National Guard. Members of the Virginia Defense Force volunteer their time to...

Virginia Defense Force troops recently assisted the Virginia National Guard by driving supplies & equ over 750 miles to National Guard armories throughout the State. The supplies & equipment will be utilized for the anticipated Winter Storm that will hit the North-East. Chief Warrant Officer 3 (Va.) Jon Ganues provides...

Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently spent their January Drill performing a Field Training Exercise (FTX) testing out their land navigation, radio communication skills. During the FTX a heavy thunderstorm drenched the environment but the troops fulfilled their motto “Ad Omnia Parati” (Ready for Anything!) and continued their exercise....

The Virginia Defense Force was recently activated during the intense January 7th Winter Storm that affected much of Virginia. The Defense Force assisted the National Guard at the Joint Operations Center providing logistics, and administrative support. Members of the Virginia Defense Force provide operations center augmentation during Virginia National Guard...

We introduced two new sweatshirts for the California State Guard (State Defense Force) Emergency Response Command and the Washington State Guard (State Defense Force) Wildland Firefighting Team in our StateDefenseForce.com Online Store. Check out the sweatshirts below: California State Guard Emergency Response Command:              ...

The Washington State Military Department recently requested the Washington State Guard (State Defense Force) to provide 20 troops to assist in the 2022 Wildfire firefighting season. In the last few years, the Washington State Guard, has been working with the National Guard as well as State & Local response teams...

The Second Company of the Governors Foot Guard recently received firearms training from The Department of Homeland Security (DHS). They provided troops of the Foot Guard basic firearm training that covered clearing techniques, loading & unloading their weapons and basic familiarity with the M4 Rifle. The training was held at...

During a Basketball game at his local High School, 1st SGT Mikeal Proper observed and came to aid a child who fell through the bleachers. 1st SGT Proper immediately came to the aid of the injured child and provided life saving care. He was recently awarded the Ohio Military State...

The Georgia State Defense Force’s 4th Brigade recently activated 10 troops to assist police & emergency response personnel in a Search & Rescue Mission. Soldiers from the 4th Brigade are activated for a SAR (Search and Rescue) mission in southeast Georgia. The 4th Brigade brings ten soldiers onto the scene...

The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) 2nd Brigade recently delivered over 400 pounds of food and snacks to troops that are currently deployed on Active Duty. Lt. Col. John Hermann, 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard, delivers more than 400 pounds of cookies and snacks to fellow deployed service members,...