Did You Know – SDF News!

1. Puerto Rico State Guard:  Basic course – Construction  During this week, 25 soldiers of our state command are taking courses in basic concepts of construction, carpentry, plumbing and electric. The course is conducted at Fort Allen, RTI, in Juana Diaz, PR. The course was coordinated by Colonel Manuel Alicea, Commander, 500th Engineering Group led by Lieutenant Colonel Apollonius Morales. Units were visited by BG(PR) Edwin Rivera.  Photos Captain Maria Piris Grau (UPAR);  Article Captain Maria Piris Grau and Captain Javish Collazo Fernandez

2. Maryland Defense Force:

Captain (MDDF) Sanford and SGT (MDDF) Dixon were honored this morning at the Maryland State House. After photos with the Governor and Adjutant General they were recognized on both floors of the state legislature. Congratulations!

3.  California State Military Reserve:

a.  If you are an active member in the California National Guard, the State Military Reserve, or the Naval Militia you may be eligible for a state-funded program designed to provide an educational incentive to improve your skills, competencies, and abilities.  For more information, go to … https://nationalguard.csac.ca.gov/

b.  CSMR Chaplain comforts neighbors in time of need.  Evacuees at the Los Molinos shelter displaced by flooding in the unincorporated community of Williams received some unexpected comfort and spiritual support. On the night of Feb. 18, Chaplain Harlan Confer, a major in the California State Military Reserve, traveled to the shelter to provide spiritual support and comfort to those displaced by the flooding.  For more information, go to … https://www.dvidshub.net/news/224244/csmr-chaplain-comforts-neighbors-time-need

4.  New York Guard:

NY Guards 88th Brigade in New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, 21 March 2017. Pictures from SPC Ed Shevlin

5.  Washington State Guard:

Governor Inslee declares emergency proclamation — “I also hereby order into active state service the organized militia of Washington state to include the National Guard and the State Guard, or such part thereof as may be necessary in the opinion of the adjutant general, to perform such duties as directed by competent authority of the Washington Military Department in addressing this event,” reads Inslee’s proclamation. “In addition, the Washington Military Department, Emergency Management Division, is instructed to coordinate all incident related assistance to the affected areas.”  For more information, go to … http://www.columbiabasinherald.com/article/20170321/ARTICLE/170329983

6.  Alaska State Defense Force:

The countries of Denmark and Canada joined with the Alaska National Guard, the Alaska State Defense Force and other agencies, in collaboration with the active duty military’s Alaskan Command, to apply and respond to scenarios that will prepare them for Artic Eagle 2018.  For more information, go to … https://www.dvidshub.net/news/226011/alaska-national-guard-trains-respond-state-emergencies

7.   Georgia State Defense Force:

Making a difference in support of DSCA operations!  Members of 1st and 5th Brigade, Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF), assist the Turner County Sheriff’s Office by loading supplies for tornado victims, January 26, 2017. GSDF members are in their second day of helping local residents recover from the devastating tornadoes that ripped through southern Georgia earlier in the week.   Georgia State Defense Force photo by Spc. Hatcher

8.  Texas State Guard:

Texas State Guard hosts ribbon cutting for remodeled headquarters building.  The project, which began in April 2015 was state funded and cost $2.4 million.  For more information, go to … https://tmd.texas.gov/texas-state-guard-hosts-ribbon-cutting-for-remodeled-headquarters-building

Texas Military Department Maj Gen. John F. Nichols Texas Adjutant General, right, and Texas State Guard Maj Gen. Gerald “Jake” Betty, commander of the Texas State Guard conduct a ribbon cutting for the newly remodeled headqaurters building at Camp Mabry, in Austin, Texas, Jan. 25, 2017. The renovation increased the Texas State Guard’s ability to better utilize the building’s square footage for training and missions. The Texas State Guard is comprised of more than 1,800 volunteers organized into four components – Army, Air, Medical and Maritime – with individual units assigned throughout the state. (U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Elizabeth Pena)