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The New York Army National Guard, Air National Guard & State Guard (State Defense Force) Public Affairs team work together as one unit in search of that perfect story. Joint task Force javits public affairs team walking the perimeter to find that perfect story and shot. Jtf Javits joint public...

The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held its Annual Training where they focused their training on forklift operations as well as emergency aid. From CPR training to forklift training…the Texas State Guard, 3rd Brigade, covered a wide range of training events at their recent annual training in El...

The California State Guard recently tested its new drone to enhance their Search & Rescue capabilities.   California State Guard Maj. Gen. Jay Coggan (right), commanding general of the CSG, operates a drone alongside a service member with Operations Group at Camp San Luis Obispo. The drone can capture aerial...

The New York Guard (State Defense Force) Band recently assisted the New York Yankees in their development of a music video. NY Guard Band Lends Hand to Bronx Bombers DOVER PLAINS, NY, UNITED STATES 04.11.2021 Courtesy Story New York National Guard DOVER PLAINS, N.Y. – Ten members of the New...

The California State Guard’s Search & Rescue (SAR) team recently trained to ensure they can complete the job, GPS or no GPS.   Service members with CSG’s Search and Rescue practice pace counting, which is the ability to track a location with no GPS, at Camp San Luis Obispo. (California...

The Texas State Guard recently graduated a new class of NCO’s from its 2021 NCO Academy.   Congratulations to the Texas State Guard Non-Commissioned Officers that graduated from the TXSG NCO Academy this past weekend. These service members are committed to the mission and strive to exceed TXSG standards and...

We here at StateDefenseForce.com are proud to launch our own Online Store devoted to State Defense Force Apparel & Accessories. We’re launching the store with half a dozen items from shirts to coffee mugs. We plan on releasing new products each week so stayed tuned for more great items. Stop...

The Adjutant General of the State of New York, Brigadier General Michael Natali, recently presented two New York Guard (State Defense Force) troops with the Governor’s Challenge Coin.   New York Guard State Defense Force Service members show off the Governor’s challenge coin they were presented by Brigadier General Michael...

Brand new Officer Candidates of the California State Guard (State Defense Force) recently began their training to become leaders in the State Guard.   The next generation of CSG officers received their first phase of basic instruction at our training facility at Camp San Luis Obispo. Students learned basic drill...

The Georgia State Defense Force recently assisted the Alpha Company of the 1-54 of the Army National Guard in a Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) training mission. SFAB are specialized units whose mission is to conduct training, advising, as well as working with allied nations on tactical operations.   Georgia...

The New York Guard (State Defense Force) recently held a training mission where they certified soldiers in the use of forklifts, which are a vital asset in managing logistics and supply during an emergency. Trained a small group of of National Guard soldiers and a NY Guard soldier on Forklift....

We at StateDefenseForce.com always try to provide our Patreon supporters with cool and enjoyable gear as a thank you for their continued support of StateDefenseForce.com. This month we are introducing decals for our members.   Our introductory decal ‘I AM THE STATE GUARD’ will be offered to both ($1) Members...