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V/R FRED A. TREDY
SGM (CA), CSG
California State Director, MEMS Academy
Commandant National MEMS Academy
HHS Retirement of Federal Medical Stations Creates New Potential Missions for State Defense Forces
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A recent strategic shift by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has created a significant opportunity for State Defense Forces (SDFs) across the country to assume a critical new mission in public health and emergency management. In [...]
Vanguard of Support: An Open Letter to The U.S. Government Accountability Office, The Department of Homeland Security, The Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Members of Congress GalleryVanguard of Support: An Open Letter to The U.S. Government Accountability Office, The Department of Homeland Security, The Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Members of Congress
Vanguard of Support: An Open Letter to The U.S. Government Accountability Office, The Department of Homeland Security, The Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Members of Congress
To: The U.S. Government Accountability Office, The Department of Homeland Security, The Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Members of Congress From: The State Guard Association of the United States (SGAUS) Subject: A Vanguard of Support: A Partnership to Ensure FEMA’s Mission Success [...]
SGAUS Launches New FEMA SRT Qualification Webpage
SGAUS is pleased to announce the launch of a new online resource designed to assist members in navigating the FEMA National Qualification System (NQS) requirements for paid Supplemental Response Team (SRT) positions.This new quick-reference guide provides a centralized, easy-to-use interface detailing the official [...]
FLORIDA STATE GUARD PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES
The Florida State Guard is made up of four specialized units, each playing a vital role in protecting our communities. The Aviation Response Squadron provides crucial aerial support, while the Crisis Response Battalion leads disaster response efforts on the ground. The Maritime Response [...]
Opportunity for State Defense Force (SDF) Service Members: Paid Federal Activation
SUBJECT: Opportunity for State Defense Force (SDF) Service Members: Paid Federal Activation through FEMA’s Supplemental Response Team (SRT) Program 1. SITUATION: On June 25, 2025, Lt. Colonel (NY, R) Barry R. Greene, President of the State Guard Association of the United States (SGAUS), visited [...]
From Combat to Community: How Veterans Can Find Purpose Through MEMS and Emergency Management
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Unlocking Readiness: The Value of the Military Emergency Management Academy (MEMS) Training Program
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Texas State Guard – MEMS Academy: Beyond the Basics
Texas State Guard – MEMS Academy: Beyond the Basics If you think the Texas State Guard (TXSG) is just another uniformed service standing in neat formations and drilling under the hot Texas sun, think again. This is a force built for the chaos [...]
Message from the Commandant
Message from Commandant of the MEMS Academy SGM Fred Tredy (CA) The MEMS Academy is a premier emergency management training and certification program. Over the past 27 years the academy has been able to adjust to the demands of emergency management and offer [...]
Commandants Message
The MEMS Academy Over my years with and around the military I have not experienced a more dedicated group of individuals with the interest of students in military schools JROTC, ROTC and universities. It was my pleasure to be able to attend [...]