The Georgia State Defense Force recently held a Ordination and Commissioning Service for New Chaplains joining the ranks in The GSDF. The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) held its first Ordination and Commissioning Service for newly inducted Chaplains, Bethlehem Ga., Dec. 18, 2021. GSDF Command Chaplain (Capt.) Jack Nieves (left)...

Troops from the New York Guard (State Defense Force) recently paid tribute to the fallen soldiers of their historic unit who were loosed during the Civil War at the Battle of Fredricksburg. These brave troops were ordered to assault an extremely fortified Confederate Position out in the open taking horrendous...

The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently finished Young Heroes of the Guard Toy Drive for the Holiday Season. In total the State Guard collected and donated 70,000 toys to children in schools, hospitals, daycares, & shelters throughout Texas. This is an incredible accomplishment by the Texas State Guard...

The New York State Governor, Kathy Hochul, recently made a trip to a NY Vaccination Site in Johnson City to visit and show support to the troops & healthcare workers working at the facility. Along with healthcare workers the New York Army National Guard & New York Guard (State Defense...

The Vermont State Guard recently distributed nearly 300 boxes containing food & toys to The United Way of Franklin County. The United Way is a non-profit organization that provides food, water and other materials to families in need. The second and final day of Operation Happiness 2021 was a great...

The Virginia National Guard recently issued new Radio System equipment to the Virginia Defense Force (VDF). The VDF has a dedicated communications unit whos mission is to ensure that in the event of communications failure during a statewide emergency they can provide a backup system for voice and data communication....

Troops of the Texas State Guard recently delivered toys to children at the Medical City Children’s Hospital. These toys are part of The Texas State Guard – Young Heroes of the Guard toy drive which they have been collecting for months throughout Texas. Troops from Texas State Guard 3rd Bn,...

Instructors from the Division of Military & Naval Affairs for the State of New York recently held a public affairs workshop for troops in the Public Affairs division of the New York Guard (State Defense Force). DMNA Public Affairs led workshop for NYG during Annual Training Camp Smith Training Site,...

The Ohio Military Reserve 4th CSSB recently held a multi-government agency & non government organization (NGO) communication exercise. This exercise simulated a loss of communication infrastructure, such as internet, and phone service throughout the state, then tested the capability of the State Military ability to communicate with the Federal Emergency...

The California State Guards Emergency Response Command (ERC) recently had a change of command ceremony for one of its units – Team Shield. 1st Lt. Troy Elam takes command of this elite unit within the State Guard as the outgoing commander, Major Christopher Merlo, transitions to the 40th Support Detachment....

The Governor of Alaska, Mike Dunleavy, recently met up with National Guard & State Defense Force troops to show his support for the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, & State Defense Force troops who serve the State.         Our Governor speaking with both Alaska National Guard...

The Commanding General of the Georgia State Defense Force, Brig. Gen. Mark D. Gelhardt Sr., recently traveled to Indiana to visit the Indiana Guard Reserve (State Defense Force). Brig. Gen. Gelhardt Sr. Met with the Commanding General of the Indiana Guard Reserve, Commanding General Maj. Gen. Bruce D. Bowers, and...

The Georgia State Defense Force recently graduated a new IET (Initial Entry Training / Basic Training) class of troops. The State Defense Forces are mostly made up of prior service US Military service members, those with no prior service background must undergo this Basic Training to instill basic military courtesies,...

Troops from The Ohio State Defense Force recently received the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic Campaign Medal from United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. This is a unique achievement as it is a Federal Government award bestowed on State Troops. The United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS) has awarded...