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The Governor of Ohio, Governor Mike DeWin, was recently asked by the Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish for assistance at the Cuyahoga County Jail which is currently experiencing in a surge in Covid-19 Cases. Ohio sends 25 military reserve members to help at Cuyahoga County Jail amid COVID-19 surge With...

First Lieutenant Matt Epstein of the California State Guard (State Defense Force) was recently interviewed on the Future Firefighters Podcast to discuss the California State Guards Wildland Firefighting Mission. First Lieutenant Epstein is the Company Commander of Team Blaze which is the team responsible for fighting wildland fires. Here is...

The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently finished its annual “Young Heroes of the Guard” Toy Drive for Children in Texas. This ten year long mission has provided hundreds of thousands of toys to children in need all throughout the state. The Texas State Guard recently released a video...

The Ohio National Guard & State Defense Force recently looked back at the dozens of missions they completed in 2021. From responding to the Covid-19 Pandemic to responding to Cyber Security Threats, the National Guard & State Defense Force tackled each and every mission successfully. 2021 year in review: Ohio...

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....