Closing Out 2025: Texas State Guard Commander Thanks Soldiers and Families for a Year of Service & Sacrifice
As we prepare to close out 2025, the Commander of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) sent a message to soldiers across t ...
How Domestic Missions Weaken National Guard Warfighting Capabilities and How State Defense Forces Are The Solution
This clip from Episode 9 of Scuttlebutt centers on the argument that National Guard soldiers should prioritize their limited trai ...
Vermont State Guard Brings Relief to Vermont Families During Operation Happiness 2025
The Vermont State Guard (State Defense Force) has experienced a notably transformative year, marked by increased visibility, expa ...
Scuttlebutt Episode 9 Released! Should State Defense Force Recruits Undergo Firearms Training During Basic Training
Just in time for Christmas and the New Year, we’re releasing the latest episode of Scuttlebutt. the perfect listen for those long ...
Christmas Season Strengthens Camaraderie Across the Texas State Guard
As the calendar moves closer to the holiday season, soldiers from across Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) have take ...
Service Beyond State Lines: How Overseas Deployments Could Change Perceptions of State Defense Forces
Episode 7 of Scuttlebutt explores a forward-leaning concept that examines the benefits of allowing State Defense Force troops to ...
Holiday Season Doesn’t Slow Crucial Training, Ensuring The Texas State Guard Maintains Constant Readiness
Even though December is traditionally a time to slow down and celebrate with family and friends, service in the Texas State Guard ...
Operation One South Carolina: South Carolina State Guard Bridged the Transition and Kept Families Fed Through Thanksgiving
Last month, we reported that Governor Henry McMaster activated the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force - SCSG) to sup ...
Georgia State Defense Force Strengthens Homeland Defense Readiness During Operation Vigilant Guard 26-1
From December 2–5, 2025, the Georgia State Defense Force took part in Vigilant Guard 26-1 at the Pelham Range Complex in Anniston ...
Washington Declares Statewide Emergency as Historic Flooding Devastates Communities Across the State
Severe and historic flooding continues to impact large portions of Washington State following a series of powerful atmospheric ri ...
Which Organization Is the True Heir to the State Militia of The American Revolution? The National Guard or State Defense Force?
We have a different article to present you today, a op-ed from the renown Professor Barry Stentiford, author of the most popular ...
’Tis the Season: Texas State Guard 1st Brigade Celebrates Family, Service, and Togetherness
Every year in December, National Guard and State Defense Force troops across the country take a moment after completing their sch ...
From River Crossings to Aeromedical Evacuation: 2nd Brigade Trains for Texas’ Toughest Emergencies
The 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) recently concluded its November drill weekend, and the leve ...
Scuttlebutt Live Today – Should State Defense Force Recruits Undergo Firearms Training During Basic Training?
This Sunday, December 7th at 5 PM EST, StateDefenseForce.com will be hosting a new live episode of our community podcast, Scuttle ...