StateDefenseForce.com recently had the opportunity and honor to talk to BG Mark D Gelhardt Sr of the Georgia State Defense Force. We discussed the exclusive missions of the GSDF as well as their developing relationship with the Georgia National Guard.   You can also listen to the interview on your...

We released episode 3 of the Morning Briefing Podcast. The show now features our new host Justin Stanton, who is a Sergeant in the Texas State Guard & owner of SD-Supply. This episode covers the State Defense Force news of January and February 2021.   The episode is sponsored by...

We want to reach out to you and the rest of our State Defense Force family to inform that we are migrating to different servers on Monday, February 15th. There is a possibility the website may not be available during this 24 hour period. We apologize for any disruptions to...

The New York National Guard & State Guard (State Defense Force) recently published a video walkthrough of the process citizens undergo when getting annuculated with the Covid 19 Vaccine. Javits NY Vaccine Virtual First-Person Point-of-View Walkthrough – Video comprised of New York Army National Guard and New York Guard Service...

The Georgia State Defense Force recently held a change of command ceremony for Brig. Gen. Mark Gelhardt Sr., a highly decorated commander who served in Operation Desert Shield & Desert Storm, and who now will command the State Defense Force.   Georgia National Guard’s State Defense Force to receive new...

The South Carolina National Guard and State Guard (State Defense Force) are currently assisting the Department of Health and Environmental Control by providing an open hotline to provide assistance to people searching for a vaccine appointment.   S.C. National, State Guard members help DHEC by answering COVID-19 vaccine calls By...

The Virginia Defense Force has been providing mission support for the 59th Presidential Inauguration Mission. The troops are providing logistics, administrative and public information assistance to the National Guard.   Virginia National Guard supporting 59th Presidential Inauguration By Cotton Puryear | JFHQ Public Affairs | Jan. 15, 2021 RICHMOND, Va....

The Georgia Department of Defense recently presented the Georgia Distinguished Unit Ribbon to the Georgia State Defense Force for their service during the Covid-19 mission. This mission has become the longest call up of the Georgia State Defense Force.   Georgia Department of Defense celebrates 384th National Guard birthday with...

The Virginia Defense Force recently assisted the National Guard during a winter storm.   Virginia National Guard staged for winter storm response By Cotton Puryear, Virginia National GuardDecember 16, 2020 RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard has staged approximately 60 Soldiers and 20 vehicles in the northwest area of...

The California State Guard (State Defense Force) recently released a brand new website highlighting their mission and service. Be sure to have a look at this stunning website. California State Guard Website