The New York National Guard has been activated by The Governor of New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul, to help assist migrants that are staying at…
The 3rd Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) spent their October Training weekend focusing on a multitude of training. From refresher courses…
As of October 2022, StateDefenseForce.com, a department of the State Guard & Defense Force Council, has become a NonProfit Organization. We have decided to become…
In their recent training drill South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) troops spent their weekend re-certifying on emergency first aid and CPR. This is…
Last year as Covid-19 cases skyrocketed throughout the nation, staffs in many facilities were reduced with the personnel they had on hand. Ohio was not…
During the last few years as hurricanes moved past or at times into South Carolina causing widespread damage to power lines and roadways the South…
The South Carolina State Guard recently held a Field Training Exercise (FTX) that employed crucial skills and training of their Search & Rescue Teams. The…
Last month The Georgia State Defense Force conducted their 2022 Annual Training. The training involved a library of courses and training including Search & Rescue,…
Soldiers from the Connecticut Army National Guard recently were invited to judge the Connecticut Foot Guard’s Charleston Medal Competition. This competition features multiple squads from…
Each and every applicant joining the State Defense Forces, unless they served in the United States Military, must attend and graduate Initial Entry Training (Basic…
