State Defense Forces did serve on the home front during World War 1, World War 2, The Korean War, The Cold War and currently The War on Terror. They have been used to provide military security throughout the state in times of war. State Defense Forces have been used during riots in WW2, foiled german sabotage of The NY State Aqueduct, and provided troops to defend against a Japanese invasion in WW2. Currently State Defense Forces are involved in Homeland Defense operations in The War on Terror.