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The Maryland Defense Force recently welcomed Colonel (MD) Rhondalyn Cox-Burt, a retired U.S. Public Health Service Captain and former U.S. Navy officer, as its newest member—and the first woman in MDDF history to join at the rank of colonel. Colonel Cox-Burt brings more than 27 years of federal service in...

As the world becomes increasingly digital and interconnected, the threat to critical communication systems grows ever more serious. Malicious actors and hostile nation-states continue to seek ways to disrupt or disable American telecommunications networks, especially during times of crisis. In December of last year, the Associated Press reported that Chinese...

The Georgia State Defense Force continues to expand its operational capabilities with the recent introduction of its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) unit. Across the nation, many State Defense Forces have begun to incorporate drones into their emergency response missions due to their ability to provide rapid, real-time intelligence to state...

As world attention remains fixed on wars, politics, and global unrest, a catastrophe of immense proportions has unfolded quietly in Alaska, where the remnants of Typhoon Halong have brought unprecedented destruction to the state’s western coast. The storm, which made landfall on the nights of October 11 and 12, tore...

Many Americans feel a strong desire to serve their country. Some dream of wearing the uniform of the U.S. Army, others of becoming Marines, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen, Sailors, or joining the newest branch, the U.S. Space Force. Yet for a large number of these patriotic citizens, the dream of military...

The South Carolina State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 3rd Battalion recently conducted a weekend training drill that showcased the readiness and professionalism of its troops. During their October training, the soldiers engaged in a variety of exercises designed to refresh and reinforce the skills they learned during Initial Entry Training...

The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force – SCSG) and the New York Guard (State Defense Force – NYG) have made extraordinary strides during the past year, marking a new era of recognition and respect for State Defense Forces nationwide. If you’re a member of our Patreon (Corporal Tier...

For years, The Vermont State Guard (State Defense Force) remained one of the quieter State Defense Forces in the nation, with little to no online presence. Their Public Affairs Office was nearly unreachable, and updates on their missions and training were rare. However, over the past year, that has changed...

The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force – TXSG) has continued to make headlines across the Lone Star State, with numerous operations, training events, and leadership announcements unfolding in recent months. As one of the largest State Defense Forces in the nation, with over 1,700 troops and growing, the Texas...

Back in August, we reported on Cyber Fortress 25, the major multiagency cyber defense exercise that brought together the Virginia Defense Force, the Virginia National Guard, the U.S. Marine Corps, and NATO partners to defend against simulated cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. But there’s more to the story. As new details...