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The Georgia State Defense Force assisted in efforts this past Memorial Day. From ensuring every fallen American hero’s headstone had a United States flag placed on it, to its commander giving a speech during a Memorial Day ceremony. Source: Georgia State Defense Force

Today is Memorial Day 2021, the day we remember and cherish the memories of those who gave that ‘last full measure of devotion’ so that this nation may live.    

CPL Torry Crass, A South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) soldier recently received an award from the FBI for his work in helping to develop a camp devoted to developing skills in cyber security.   Cyber Expert and SC State Guard member, Wins FBI Community Leadership Award Robert R....

Soldiers from the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), who recently graduated their basic training, spent the weekend developing their leadership & communications skills.   Newly enlisted Texas State Guard service members assigned to the 1st Brigade Reception & Training Detachment recently participated in leadership and communication training. Keep up...

Troops of the Georgia State Defense Force recently received Landing Zone training. Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Soldiers from multiple units attend Landing Zone (LZ) training at Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Ga., May 1, 2021. The LZ training consisted of classroom instruction and practical applications. The LZ training consisted...

In March, the Alaska State Defense Force received a mission to assist local clinics in vaccine distribution.   I want to take the time to express my sincere appreciation for the extreme adaptability and professionalism of the Kodiak based ASDF soldiers. We received a last minute request from one of...

The Indiana Guard Reserve (State Defense Force) recently assisted in distributing medical supplies in the fight against Covid-19. Members of the Indiana Guard Reserve assisted in packaging and distributing thousands of donated face shields while supporting Indiana’s fight against COVID-19. Lt. Col. Julian Ungar-Sargon coordinated donations of 2,000 protective face...

The 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) finished their annual training this weekend. The training involved CPR recertification, Shelter Operations, Points of Distribution, radio operations, inspecting and assessing the Wastewater Treatment Plant as well as other training.   The Texas State Guard, 2nd Brigade, completed their...

The Virginia Defense Force (State Defense Force) recently welcomed a new commander for its elite Cyber Defense Unit Detechment. This unit works with the National Guard to protect the State’s critical computer systems. The outgoing commander, Capt. David Rothrock, was responsible for expanding the unit from a single troop to...

In 2020, The Virginia Defense Force (State Defense Force) created a unique unit within its ranks known as the Support Operations Group, their mission is to assist the National Guard by providing command and control, communications, cyber defense and regional liaison support. They recently have completed a full year of...

New recruits recently completed their basic training in the Texas State Guard.   Texas State Guard Basic Orientation Training (BOT) graduated another class of new service members over the weekend. Excellent job by the graduates to successfully complete the course. Welcome to the team. Source: Texas State Guard

The California State Guard recently organized a new unit within their ranks known as the Emergency Response Command. Their task is to work alongside the Army National Guard, Air National Guard & CALFIRE to provide manpower wildfire response and security. “A 200-member contingent called Team Shield will train and muster...

The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently conducted a Maritime exercise. The Texas State Guard Boat Training Cadre recently conducted a waterborne exercise at Steinhagen Reservoir. This group of devoted service members constantly train so that they are always prepared and ready when called. Source: Texas State Guard