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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...

Troops from The Texas State Guard 3rd Brigade recently provided a Thanksgiving Dinner to Soldiers of the Army National Guard that were deployed and not able to be home for the Holiday. Gobble Gobble!!! Texas State Guard, 3rd Brigade troops bring joyful dinner to Army and National Guard soldiers who...

Brig. Gen. Lou Coroso of the Georgia State Defense Force recently retired after serving 50 years in the Military. BG Coroso served in the US Army, US Army Reserve, US Army National Guard, and ended that service in the Georgia State Defense Force. During his many years of service he...

The announcement of the Re-Activation of the Florida State Guard has been reported in various media outlets. Here are some of the articles that has reported on this news: THEHILL.COM DeSantis proposes civilian Florida State Guard military force he would control BY RACHEL SCULLY – 12/03/21 07:51 AM EST Florida...

The Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, recently announced that the State of Florida will re-activate its State Guard after being deactivated approximately 74 years. The State Guard will take its place alongside the Florida Army National Guard & Air National Guard as part of the States Military Organization. Its mission...

Michigan Defense Force Officers recently met with leaders of the State of Michigan and Senator Gary Peters from the United States Senate to discuss how to better utilize and develop the Michigan State Defense Force for future missions.   Several members of our team met with US Senator Gary Peters...

During Veterans Day, The Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame inducted and recognized Retired Brig. Gen. E. H. “Rusty” Hightower into their organization. Brig. Gen. Hightower served in the United States Army earning the Purple Star and Silver Star during his service. The General then spent 30 years serving in...

One of The Missions assigned to the Connecticut Foot Guard is the deployment of Emergency Field Hospitals. During statewide emergencies the Foot Guard is tasked with providing these critical assets in key locations where temporary hospitals are needed to treat casualties. This mission became extremely important and useful during the...

The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) recently participated in a large scale Search And Rescue (SAR) exercise which involved a State & Multi-County Joint Task Force operation. The State Guard worked with State Officials as well as Oconee, Pickens & Greenville county personnel. The Exercise was conducted in...

A new class of troops graduated from the Georgia State Defense Force Command and General Staff Officer Course. This course is intended to develop the skills of Officers to ensure they fulfill the missions of the State Defense Force. Congrats to the Graduates from StateDefenseForce.com Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF)...

The Texas State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 2nd Brigade recently held a Joint Exercise with troops from 1st Battalion, 3rd Battalion, 4th Battalion, Judge Advocate General (JAG) and the Fort Bend County EMS. The exercise covered Emergency Tracking Network (ETN) Awareness, Land Navigation, among many other skills to ensure the...