Across the nation, many State Defense Forces adopt recognizable names like the “Georgia State Defense Force” or the “Texas State Guard.” Yet, some forces, such…
Many State Defense Force units trace their lineage back to historic military units, carrying forward traditions and legacies that have roots in key moments of…
We recently have been in contact with The Division of Military & Naval Affairs for New York, the military department of New York that manages…
Physical Training (PT) is essential for soldiers of every military. PT involves soldiers performing push ups, pull ups, sit ups, running as well as other…
The Texas State Guard boasts the largest and strongest State Defense Force (SDF) force of 1,500 soldiers, maintained and reinforced by a team of active…
In the past, certain State Defense Forces (SDFs) have grappled with the issue of an imbalance between officers and enlisted soldiers. This disparity has proven…
The Florida State Guard went active officially at the beginning of this month. We’ve seen their budget increase dramatically as well as their volunteers in…
State Defense Forces follow in the uniform standards of The United States Army National Guard. When The US Military transitions to a new uniform most…
Many State Defense Forces / State Guards throughout the nation have specialized units within their organization. They perform unique missions not regularly assigned to State…
The Mission Set of The State Defense Forces has consistently evolved over the years. From performing The National Guard’s domestic missions during World War II…
