Step into the archives of dedication and duty. The Center for State Defense Force History chronicles the stories of citizen-soldiers who answered the call to protect their states in times of crisis and peace alike. From rare photographs and mission reports to oral histories and preserved artifacts, we safeguard the legacy of those who served so their courage and commitment will never fade from memory.
Join us as we honor the heritage, duty, and valor of generations who stood ready to defend their communities, their states, and their nation.
Our Mission Statement:
The Center for State Defense Force History is dedicated to preserving, documenting, and sharing the century-long legacy of America’s State Defense Forces. Our mission is to locate, restore, and digitize a hundred years’ worth of historical materials—including mission reports, after-action summaries, evaluation documents, organizational records, photographs, and films—spanning from 1917 to 2017. Through this effort, we ensure that the courage, service, and sacrifice of State Defense Force soldiers are never lost to the sands of time but preserved for future generations to cherish. By creating a permanent digital archive, we honor those who defended their communities and their nation during the most turbulent moments in U.S. history, allowing both today’s State Defense Force soldiers and the American public to remember and celebrate their enduring legacy.
The Center Of State Defense Force History is a Department of The State Guard & Defense Force Council (Also Known As StateDefenseForce.com.
The Center of State Defense Force History is Funded By Our Patreon Supporters especially
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Welcome to the Center for State Defense Force History — a living archive dedicated to preserving the stories, missions, and heritage of the men and women who served their states with honor. Explore historic mission reports, rare photographs, and firsthand accounts that chronicle the duty, courage, and tradition of America’s state military forces.
Dive into the annals of state service as we uncover the untold stories that shaped communities, strengthened readiness, and inspired generations of citizen-soldiers.
Safeguarding historic mission reports, training manuals, photographs, and correspondence from America’s State Defense Forces. Our curators work to digitize fragile materials, ensuring these records remain accessible for generations.
Conducting in-depth research into state military history, verifying facts, cross-referencing archival data, and compiling official timelines that trace each force’s evolution from formation to modern missions.
Developing educational exhibits, study guides, and digital resources that highlight the vital role of State Defense Forces in homeland security, emergency response, and community service.
Preserving century old multimedia — photos, videos, and interviews — that celebrate the stories of those who served. Our goal is to connect today’s citizens with the enduring values of duty, heritage, and honor.
15 pictures of the Texas Defense Guard 44th Battalion from Nacogdoches training at a High School in San Augustine County. The photographs show the unit training with personal rifles and
The article “The Military in Disaster Relief after the Explosion in Halifax, Nova Scotia, December 1917” examines the immediate and large-scale response of the Canadian and American military forces to
The 1942 Annual Report of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau provides a detailed account of the state and activities of both the National Guard and the emerging State Guards during World War II. After
The Center for State Defense Force History is proud to announce our first and upcoming visit to The Virginia War Memorial, where we will begin an extensive digitization project focused
An article that was published in the Austin American-Statesman on 20 Aug 1941 titled “Texas Defense Guard Largest Among 28 States” discussing how the Texas Defense Guard is the largest
“Missouri Guard Officers Approve Texas Program” discussing how Lt. Col. A.J. Maxham, plans and training officer of the Missouri State Guard visited Austin to get information on a training program
Are you passionate about history and discovery? Join us in uncovering forgotten reports, photographs, and mission accounts that tell the story of the men and women who served their states with honor. Work with our team to digitize, verify, and catalog these invaluable records — ensuring their legacy endures for generations to come.Work with our team to digitize, verify, and catalog these invaluable records — ensuring their legacy endures for generations to come.
