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The Georgia State Defense Force recently completed their Annual Training (AT) which had a focus on developing troops Land Navigation skills. The training was held at the National Guard Catoosa Volunteer Training Site. Soldiers from the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) 1st Brigade review plans during annual training, Catoosa Volunteer...

The Commanding Officer of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) is retiring this weekend after providing 33 years of service. This weekend, the Texas State Guard will say farewell to our Commanding Officer. After more than 33 years of service in the Texas State Guard, Major General Robert Bodisch,...

The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) Search & Rescue (SAR) Team recently held a Field Training Exercise (FTX) for the troops of 1st Brigade, TXSG. These troops are in the process of certifying to become a member of the SAR Team. The Texas State Guard SAR Team is one...

The 3rd Detachment and 102nd Detachment of the New York Guard (State Defense Force) recently held training on forklift operations. The New York Guard has been called up multiple times on State Active Duty the last few years to assist the National Guard in supply & logistical operations. One of...

The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently had troops constructing barriers & fencing along the southern border as part of Operation Lone Star. Operation Lone Star is a Joint Task Force mission composed of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Texas State Guard, and other agencies who’s mission...

The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) sent service members to Washington D.C.to attend a special event to honor the unknown American Servicemen in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. On Saturday, October 16th, a contingent of South Carolina State Guard members traveled to Washington, DC for a very...

The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently started collecting for their ‘Young Heroes of the Guard’ Toy Drive which they provide for children in need. Last year the Guard delivered over 101,000 toys to children throughout Texas. Last year, the Texas State Guard delivered over 101,000 toys to children...

Troops from the California State Guard recently training on the Engagement Skills Trainer II at Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos. The 40th Support Detachment works closely with the National Guard in a multitude of missions and assists in training to providing security. SSG (CA) Joshua Leininger (Acting 1SG)...

Troops from the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently trained on heavy lift dive operations to develop their diving skills and capabilities. Soldiers of B Company (boat/dive) 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, complete a “heavy lift” dive operation at a deep-water lake just outside of Mineral Wells. A wing from...

Indiana Guard Reserve (State Defense Force) troops have been assisting Afghan Evacuees by spending hundreds of hours sorting, inventorying, and sending supplies to the Afghan Evacuees on base. IGR soldiers donate time to sort donations for Afghan evacuees By Maj. Terry Heifetz Indiana Guard Reserve Public Affairs Dozens of members...

In August, troops from the California State Guard (State Defense Force) spent their Annual Training training on the fire-line. CA State Guard troops worked with CALFIRE for a week developing their wildfire response skills.   Here are some photos from the training: *Army National Guard, Air National Guard, State Guard...

The Puerto Rico National Guard & State Guard (State Defense Force) recently have been processing over 600,000 citizens COVID-19 vaccination paperwork for the Department of Health. Their mission is to verify all the records are accurate and are successfully submitted to the Dept of Health database. Soldiers and Airmen of...

The Georgia State Defense Force recently held their yearly Annual Training. Among the training that was held was a focus on Search & Rescue and chainsaw training for debris removal to ensure roadways are clear during natural disasters. The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) 5th Brigade holds annual training, Chattahoochee...

Command Sergeant Major George Hodge III & Master Sergeant Frank Bladen recently were awarded the New York State Medal for Meritorious Service for Heroism by the New York National Guard Adjutant General Major General Raymond Shields for saving the life of Farzad Moussavi.   CITATION   For outstanding meritorious service...

The Virginia Defense Force Chaplains recently spent their summer assisting the National Guard Chaplain Corps by performing religious services to soldiers training at Fort Pickett. NEWS | Sept. 28, 2021 VDF chaplains provide support at Fort Pickett chapel By Spc. Holden Russell | MTC Public Affairs FORT PICKETT, Va. –...