As Hurricane Florence was heading toward the North Carolina coast the Governor of Virginia, Ralph Northam, activated the National Guard and State Defense Force to respond to the hurricane. Below is a article posted on the Virginia National Guard website detailing…
Month: October 2018
Lots of Training for The Georgia SDF during Annual Training
The Georgia State Defense Force recently participated in their yearly annual training which involved a great deal of training, from working with the Army National Guard Medical Detachment to a visit from a Brigadier General of the Army National Guard.…
Georgia Adjutant General visits SDF during their Annual Training
The Adjutant General of The Georgia Department of Defense, Maj. Gen. Joe Jarrard, recently visited and spoke with troops of the Georgia State Defense Force during their Annual Training at the Savannah Air National Guard Base.
Georgia SDF Responds to Hurricane Michael
As Hurricane Michael hit the shores of Florida, the Georgia State Defense Force was activated to help assist with emergency operations and response. Tropical Storm Michael’s strong gusts linger as crews begin to assess Georgia damage BY LIZ FABIAN…
SDF Husband & Air Force Wife cross paths during Hurricane
South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) Staff Sergeant Justice discovered he was assigned to the same Emergency Operations Center as his wife Air National Guard Tech Sergeant Justice. They pose for a quick photo before returning to duty. Source:…
After Florence SC State Guard works with FEMA, & State Agencies
During the aftermath of Hurricane Florence the South Carolina State Guard worked closely with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and multiple State Agencies to assess the damages caused by the hurricane. From evaluating roadways, dams, the State Guard inspected multiple…