Posted on Jul 16, 2015
How many veterans are now members of their state defense force (militia)?
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There are a number of states which maintain an official regulated militia. The majority support the state National Guard units and respond to natural disasters. Many have prior service as well as civilians with no prior military service. It is all volunteer, unpaid, unless on official orders. If you serve, where do you serve and what do you do? If you do not serve, does this interest you?
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I served in the New York Guard for 6 years after leaving active duty and joining the IRR. It was nice, gave me the opportunity to transition back to civilian life slowly. Also gave me a chance to help out during a couple natural disasters. It was a positive experience over all, and I doubt I'd be where I am in the civilian world without that time there.
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I'm one of those individuals who served in a State Defense Force (although Massachusetts called theirs a State Guard. I enlisted initially in 1944 (WW2 era Discharged as a PFC to enter AD in January of 1945.) When I retired in 1972 I heard that there was one in existence, so I asked the State AG what the qualifications were and was advised they did have one and was offered a MSGT slot which I took. Progressed through the ranks and 20 years later retired as as LTC.
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1LT (Join to see)
NY also has a State Guard. Thanks for your continued service and congrats on your major (I mean LTC) accomplishment and retirement!
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SGT(P) (Join to see)
Regrettably I think Massachusetts may have stood their SDF down not too long ago.
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1LT (Join to see)
SGT(P) (Join to see) - For some reason, MASS Governor disbanded them with no reason.
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The Civil Air Patrol wich I'm also a part of helps the Air National Guard in Search & Rescue Missions . We can also provide Aerial Survallince for the Police Force .
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SGT(P) (Join to see)
In Virginia, the Virginia Defense Force has cross-trained with the CAP in SAR training.
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Matt Moon
I know I'm also in the State Guard Maritime Regiment we manly deal with the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
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I serve at National Guard Armory. The State Guard is a Search & Rescue and State Security Force . You might be called to guard a Military Facilitie, Scout for illegal immigrants helping Border Patrol, Are help the Coast Guard during a Search & Rescue mission .Helping the Marines with Toy's For Tots. We train with wepons only in the sense of being a State Security Guard if called upon wich requires a CHL License that's paid for by the State .
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I'm a member of the Texas State Guard Maritime Regiment. We help the Coast Guard & National Guard by providing Search & Rescue, Humanitarian Aid, Border Patrol, Provide Security for Military Facilities . Providing Security on Lakes, Help Parks & Wild Life Game Wardens . We allso have a Scuba Diving Team that can help retrieve stuff for the Police if it ends up under water .
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SP5 Peter Keane
This would have been right up my alley when I was in the TSG. Scuba diving as a resource for law enforcement would have been fun. We were all MP's when I was in, and that was cool , too.
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I wanted to join the CA one seeing I was in the TX one but CA wants me to meet active duty high and weight standers I am 54 like that is going to happen
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1LT (Join to see)
Exactly ... if you wanted to stay on federal service, you would not be looking at the all volunteer state militia! Often they do that so you will not look out of place supporting the National Guard.
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I was in the Texas State Guard Maritime Regiment but What do all think of some states having a state militia not National Guard these are all volunteer
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LOL!! Easy to see what the people who brought this article back from the grave are.
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SFC Ralph E Kelley
Our county's 'unofficial' State Defense Force consisting of County LEOs, Firefighters, EMS, Dispatchers, ex-Military and Military Retirees, MDs/RNs/LPNs, Farmers/Small Business Owners + their employees, IT, & Phone, Electric, Gas and Water Workers.
A county of roughly 14000 of which 3100 are adults with 500+ as members in one capacity or another. Ready to Defend Our Home - County, State and Nation. Good Citizens All. I recommend all states organize their own counties this way.
Unpaid? Yes, but we do have patch.
A county of roughly 14000 of which 3100 are adults with 500+ as members in one capacity or another. Ready to Defend Our Home - County, State and Nation. Good Citizens All. I recommend all states organize their own counties this way.
Unpaid? Yes, but we do have patch.
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