The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) took the month of February to have their newest recruits undergo medical training by safeguarding their casualty as they navigate a obstacle course. Other troops of the Texas State Guard receive HAZMAT Awareness…
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New York Guard transitions to OCP
The New York Guard (State Defense Force) recently announced plans to transition from their current uniform the Army Combat Uniform (ACU), to the Operational Combat Pattern (OCP). They join the US Army National Guard, as well as a number of…
Another Bill helps protect California SDF troops
2018 was a busy year for the California State legislature as they passed another bill ensuring protections for military members, including the California State Military Reserve (State Defense Force). Court, credit, debt and other financial protections have been ensured for…
New law protects California SDF
At the end of the legislative session of 2018, the California legislature and Governor passed a series of laws which included SB 1500, a bill that pertained to the California State Military Reserve (State Defense Force). The law forbids any…
Maryland SDF receives visit from Estonia SGT MAJ
The Maryland State Defense Force recently was paid a visit from Sgt. Maj. Siim Saliste of the Estonian Defense Force. The visit was part of a partnership program developed by U.S. Department of Defense’s State Partner Program. The initiative partners state National Guards…
New York SDF JAG provides support to Air National Guard
The New York Guard (State Defense Force) JAG unit recently provided legal support to deploying Air National Guard troops. Source: New York Guard
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…
