The Virginia Defense Force (State Defense Force) recently conducted a POD (Point of Distribution) exercise. The exercise involved Defense Force troops setting up staging areas and operations whereby in an emergency situation they can provide citizens of Virginia critical supplies not…
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New York Guard Annual Training 2018
During their weeklong Annual Training, the New York Guard (State Defense Force) participated in a multitude of training exercises. From introducing new members into their weeklong Initial Entry Training (Basic Training), a Personal Leadership Development Course (PLDC), Basic Officers Course…
New addition to the State Defense Forces
StateDefenseForce.com discovered contact information for the Missouri State Defense Force (formerly known as the Missouri Reserve Military Force). Contact information has been added to the website for any applications interested in joining this State Defense Force. Visit this website for…
Virginia SDF augments National Guard during Hurricane Florence
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…
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…
South Carolina State Guard in the News
Numerous media outlets have been covering the devastation and brutality of Hurricane Florence. Below are a collection of news articles & videos that included troops of the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force). WASHINGTON POST: 7News CBS: Florence…
