The California State Guard’s 40th Support Detachment recently underwent training for crowd management. 40th SPT DET has conducted an Introduction to Crowd Management training during its Unit Training Assembly at Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos. Source: California State Guard

Soldiers of the 2nd & 6th Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently trained in basic boat operations as coxswains and crewmen to support Texas Dive Teams during statewide emergencies. Members of 2nd and 6th Brigades, Texas State Guard trained in basic boat operations on the lake...

The California National Guard Adjutant General, Major General David S. Baldwin, & the Army National Guards 40th Infantry Division Commanding General, Major General Laura Yeager, visited California State Guard (State Defense Force) troops in the field while undergoing their yearly annual training.   During the recent Annual Training for the...

Soldiers from the California State Guard (State Defense Force) recently completed their SARTECH II training. SARTECH II is a nationally and internationally recognized standard by the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR).   California State Guard Search and Rescue Detachment (SAR-DET) completed their SARTECH II training this HOT weekend...

During statewide emergencies the Alaska State Defense Force has the tools and training to make sure the heat and electricity keeps flowing.   SFC Steven Branham explaining what we are doing with the ducting for the heaters that will be setup in the tents, and carbon monoxide safety procedures. When...

The Alaska State Defense Force participated in a multitude of training exercises as part of its mission to be ready for any and all emergencies.   Drill practice setting up tent and inventory with Lt Duncan, Master Sgt Branham, Pvt Cratty, Pvt Hollinger, Spc Booth, and WO Tatum emphasizing team...

Specialist Rovi Sanchez of the California State Guard (State Defense Force) was recently awarded the California Achievement Medal for outstanding performance while assigned to the Joint Task Force 205 Wildfire mission. Also here are more photos from the Joint Task Force mission whose mission has been fighting wildfires, which they...

The California State Guard (State Defense Force) recently assisted the 40th Infantry Division of the Army National Guard during their weapons qualification.   Service members of the 40th Support Detachment and Army Training Command have conducted an Individual Weapons Qualification Table I-III for the 40th Infantry Division at Camp Roberts...

The Georgia State Defense Force recently participated in a multitude of exercises with the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Army National Guard. Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Opposing Force (OPFOR) Command Soldiers assist the Georgia Army National Guard’s 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team with annual training exercises. Annual...

SFC Randolph August of the Washington State Guard (State Defense Force) recently helped teach and certify active duty State Guard & National Guard troops in ICS 300.   SFC Randolph August of the Washington State Guard teaches ICS 300 to State Guard and National Guard soldiers on mission. Source: Washington...

Troops from Task Force Rattlesnake, a task force composed of National Guard, State Guard (State Defense Force) as well as civilian personnel, have recently assisted in the rescue of a CALFIRE firefighter. California State Guard Assists in the Rescue of Firefighter By SSG (CA) Al Rocca California State Guard SPC...