The Washington State Guard (State Defense Force) recently worked with the National Guard, Fire Department and other State & local agencies to combat the wildfires that have been erupting throughout the state. Here are some news clippings from the Washington…
Month: August 2018
California SDF supports mission to fight Wildfires
The California State Military Reserve (State Defense Force) recently was activated to support the National Guard mission of combating the chaotic wildfires that were plaguing California. Besides providing logistical support, they also assisted in various other duties such as augmenting…
Virginia SDF supports National Guard during Charlottesville mission
The Virginia State Defense Force recently participated in a mission supporting the National Guard during the Chalottesville security mission. A joint task force which consisted of law enforcement, fire, emergency services, Virginia State Police, Virginia National Guard, Virginia State Defense Force,…
New SDF Times edition released
The State Guard Association of The United States (SGAUS) recently published their latest edition of the State Defense Force Times. Within the edition are some exciting articles, I have noted a few below: Click Here to Download PDF SGAUS NATIONAL…
StateDefenseForce.com is now SSL Secure
StateDefenseForce.com has joined the multitude of websites and networks that have moved to a new secure standard for the web called Secure Sockets Layer. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a…
Georgia SDF assists National Guard as OPFOR
The Georgia State Defense Force regularly assists the Georgia Army National Guard by providing troops to act as ‘Opposing Forces’ (OPFOR) during their close combat training. They recently performed such a mission in June for the HHC 201st RSG. Sources: Georgia…
Georgia SDF forms OPFOR Unit to assist National Guard
The Georgia State Defense Force recently formed a new unit to fulfill a regularly requested mission from the National Guard. The National Guard routinely has their units undergo close combat training especially those deploying to combat zones, they repeatedly look…
Georgia SDF part of Hurricane response
In a recent issue of The Georgia Guardsman, the Georgia National Guard discussed the upcoming Hurricane season and how they are preparing for it. With increasing deployments of the Georgia National Guard to support combat commands throughout the world, the…
New York Guard news roundup
The New York Guard has been increasing busy the last few months, here is some news covering their training, events and missions: Former NYC Department of Corrections Assistant Commissioner joins New York Guard – Link The New York Guard 89th…
New York Guard Pistol Team wins Tim Murphy Trophy
Every year the New York State Military Forces participate in The Adjutant General Combat Shooting Matches. The matches include members of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard and New York Guard (State Defense Force). This year a New York…
