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The California State Guard (State Defense Force) recently started Basic Military training for a new class of recruits. Joint Training Command is conducting basic training for over 40 new Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen that have recently enlisted in the California State Guard. This training includes lessons in basic military topics,...

The Texas Military Department, which is composed of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard & Texas State Guard, is continuing one of their longest serving missions with Operation Long Star. Operation Lone Star is in its 22nd year and combines state and county health and human service agencies, the...

The State Guard Association of the United States (SGAUS) and the South Carolina Representative to the United States House of Representatives, the Honorable Joe Wilson, are proposing a new bill that would provide for better integration and coordination between State Defense Forces, Federal Agencies and the United States Military during...

One of the latest classes of the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) to undergo SARSPEC has recently completed their 5th month of training. This intense training program provides the troops of the GSDF the training needed to conduct Search & Rescue operations throughout the state. Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF)...

Earlier this year the Washington State Guard (State Defense Force) announced they are forming teams to assist the National Guard in wildland firefighting. The State Guard has assisted the National Guard in previous years in firefighting missions to combat wildfires that plagued the state.   Today’s drill focused on Wildland...

Task Force Midas is a Joint Task Force composed of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard and Ohio Military Reserve (State Defense Force). The task force mission was to assist in processing unemployment claims which they successfully processed over 300,000 applications. The Ohio Adjutant General, Major General John C....

July 9th marked the final day of Vaccination Operations for Joint Task Force Javits which composed of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, NY Guard (State Defense Force), and Naval Militia (USMC & Navy Reserve troops). The last person to receive a vaccination was Emma L. Jenks, 21, of...

The 3rd Brigade of the Texas State Guard recently had their monthly drill. Over the weekend they managed to cram a wealth of classes, Physical Training, Enlistment & Promotion ceremonies and much more.   During this past weekend, the 3rd Platoon from Laredo had their monthly drill. During the productivity,...

The Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force) has been over the past year working hand in hand with the Puerto Rico Army National Guard & Puerto Rico Air National Guard. Here are some of the men and women of this great team in action:   Source: Puerto Rico State...

The Connecticut Foot Guard (State Defense Force) recently participated in a July 4th Parade that included Governor Ned Lamont, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Congressman Joe Courtney. Yesterday, a small group of volunteers from The First Company Governor’s Foot Guard celebrated our Nation’s 245th Birthday by participating in our first parade...

The Maryland Defense Force (State Defense Force) have been supporting the Maryland National Guard in their vaccination mission at New Shiloh Baptist Church. MARYLAND DEFENSE FORCE SERVES THE COMMUNITY Members of the Maryland Defense Force provided support to the National Guard in vaccinating Baltimore citizens at New Shiloh Baptist Church...

The Alaska State Defense Force spent their June training time developing their Land Navigation skills. Land Navigation is a core skill for the Alaska State Defense Force which they utilize for all their missions.   ASDF soldiers participate in Land Navigation training at Alcantra Armory 5-6 June 21. Land navigation...

The Georgia State Defense Force OPFOR (Opposing Force) Battalion recently assisted the National Guard during their yearly Annual Training exercise. The OPFOR unit is a specialized unit in the Georgia SDF who’s mission is to provide National Guard forces an opposing force during their combat training missions.   Soldiers from...