One feature we decided to do here on StateDefenseForce.com is to bring you the inside scoop of all news involving State Defense Forces.  One mystery that troubles many troops in The SDF is what happened to The Arizona State Guard.  So we decided to give you the full story and timeline of the news relating [...]

A great deal of news from Georgia during April. All of it really good, especially The Gerogia SDF assisting The National Guard 78th Homeland Response Force.

- PAO Land Navigation Training – Link

- CPR Training – Link

- Henry County EMA Conducts Exercise with Georgia State Defense Force – Link

- 911th Support Battalion [...]

A very good article was posted by The California State Military Reserve about a recent training mission where 7 California State Military Reserve Soldiers helped assist  California Army National Guard Soldiers in their certification of The Combat Lifesaver Course.

Training so others may live: CSMR assists a Cal Guard Aviation Unit

By Capt. Ronald Alexander (CA)

Photographs by [...]

The California State Military Reserve recently published a great article about the selfless service and un questioning dedication of the members of The CASMR JAG CORPS.  The article is a great read and it shows you how hard these Soldiers work to serve The California National Guard.

The JAGs have a way of making in count [...]

SGAUS – New Online Membership Application/Renewal Website – Link

CALIFORNIA – A few cheers for the coin of the realm – Link

GEORGIA – Colonel Lee Martin – Link

GEORGIA – 2013 GSDF Birthday Ball – Link

TEXAS – Texas Independence Day Message – Link

Mets Opening Day brought a interesting day for The New York Guard.  The New York Guard was recently honored for their service and dedication during Hurricane Sandy.  Together with The National Guard brothers & sisters, and other emergency responders they were officially honored for their tireless service.

Thank you to All The members of The New [...]

The California State Military Reserve recently assisted The California Army National Guard by providing specialized Soldiers to help teach Army Guard Soldiers Riot Control Tactics.  The following is a article from DVIDS (Defense Imagery & Imagery Distribution System) covering the training mission.

FAIRFIELD, Calif. – What might otherwise have been a typical March afternoon in [...]

The Texas State Guard took full advantage of their drill weekend and recently conducted a Major Training Exercise at Tarleton State University (TSU) and Stephenville, Texas.  The training focused on responding to a simulated tornado that made its way through the affected areas.  Texas State Guardsmen underwent extensive Search & Rescue Training, as well as Water [...]

February is a bit of a slow month.  Not much news to report, however there is a very good article from The California State Military Reserve about a Soldier, who has a prosthetic arm and hand and was unable to join The US Military.  After being referred by A California Army National Guard recruiter he [...]

3 months following Superstorm Sandy, The New York Guard (State Defense Force) is still actively engaged in logistical support missions in New York City.  Not only has The New York Guard become responsible for all  logistical support operations for the New York State Department of Homeland Security Sandy Mission, but the logistical support system they developed [...]