GSDF - GFAB South - 5th Brigade

06/24/2025

President Donald Trump has nominated Lt. Gen. Thomas Carden, the deputy commander of U.S. Northern Command, for the No. 2 position at the National Guard Bureau.

03/25/2025

03/25/2025

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Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) 1st Sgt. Robert Hernandez and GSDF Sgt. Xiao Guan await the landing of a UH-60 Black Hawk during a MEDEVAC training exercise, Georgia Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition, Catoosa Volunteer Training Site, Ringgold, Ga., March 13, 2025.

The GSDF competed in Best Warrior for the first time this year, joining the Georgia Army National Guard and the Georgian Defence Forces. The competition involved physical fitness assessments, written exams, and other warrior tasks and battle drills.

The GSDF is a component of the Georgia Department of Defense, along with the Georgia Air National Guard and Georgia Army National Guard.

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(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Alexandria Amos)

03/25/2025

Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Spc. Samuel Brown holds the Chad Mercer award he earned during the GSDF's first year in the Georgia Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition, Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Ga., March 23, 2025.

The GSDF joined the Georgia Army National Guard and the Georgian Defence Forces for the competition. The competition involves physical fitness assessments, written exams, and other warrior tasks and battle drills.

The GSDF is a component of the Georgia Department of Defense, along with the Georgia Air National Guard and Georgia Army National Guard.

To join the GSDF, go to gsdf.link/join

The award honors Georgia Army National Guard Sgt. Chad M. Mercer, a Georgia native who died June 30, 2005 while serving during combat operations in Iraq.

(Georgia State Defense Force photo by 1st Sgt. Robert Hernandez)

03/20/2025

Severe weather conditions affected portions of our nation last weekend. Winds downed a tree in south Georgia, blocking a firetruck's passage on the interstate.

Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Sgt. Stephen Lackley was attending a GSDF weekend drill nearby. He arrived in time to use his personal debris clearing kit to clear the way!

Ready to Serve!

The GSDF is a component of the Georgia Department of Defense, along with the Georgia Air National Guard and Georgia Army National Guard.

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(Georgia State Defense Force photo by Sgt. Tom Peters)

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01/31/2025

A GSDF First!

Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Soldiers Prepare for the Georgia Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition

A Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG) Soldier (center) provides GSDF Soldiers preliminary marksmanship instruction at a military installation, Dec. 17-19, 2024. This training will assist GSDF Soldiers in their participation in the GAARNG Best Warrior Competition.

The will mark the first year the GSDF has entered teams into this competition, which is scheduled to occur later in 2025.

Hooah!

We were Georgia's state guard!

To join, go to gsdf.link/join.

The GSDF is a component of the Georgia Department of Defense, along with the GAARNG and the Georgia Air National Guard.

(The Georgia State Defense Force is an unarmed component of the Georgia Department of Defense. Weapons are used for training, sanctioned competitions, or other authorized purposes.)

(Georgia State Defense Force photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Pepin)

01/29/2025

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This photo of Georgia State Defense Force Soldiers and Georgia National Guard Soldiers distributing water to residents following Hurricane Helene published on Defense.gov, the official website of the U.S. Department of Defense, and in The Ritz Herald.

The GSDF assisted the Georgia National Guard during Hurricane Helene. Ready to Serve!

View a select group of photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBWv6J

The Georgia Army National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, and Georgia State Defense Force are components of the Georgia Department of Defense.

The Georgia State Defense Force is Georgia's state guard.

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Photo: Georgia National Guard Soldiers shown are from the Augusta-based 878th Engineer Battalion, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Sept. 30, 2024, Augusta, Ga.

(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Ayanna Tillman)

01/28/2025

The Mississippi State Guard (MSSG – State Defense Force), an integral part of the Mississippi Military Department, recently showcased its commitment to preparedness and public safety by condu…

01/27/2025

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Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Soldiers cross a bridge during Search and Rescue II training, Pine Valley, Ga.

We are Georgia's state guard!

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The GSDF is a component of the Georgia Department of Defense, along with the Georgia Air National Guard and Georgia Army National Guard.

Photo: Dec. 7, 2024

(Georgia State Defense Force photo by Sgt. Lauren Boyle-Estheimer)

01/27/2025

The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Color Guard performed duties during a retirement ceremony for U.S. Army Reserve Col. Gina Gentile, Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 22, 2024.

In appreciation, Col. Gentile presented each GSDF Soldier an encased U.S. Army coin engraved with the Hero's Valor Prayer.

Col. Gentile held a number of key positions in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve. She also earned numerous awards and decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal (three oak leaf clusters), the Joint Service Commendation Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal (four oak leaf clusters).

The GSDF is a component of the Georgia National Department of Defense, along with the Georgia Air National Guard and Georgia Army National Guard.

We are Georgia's state guard!

Join at gsdf.link/join

(Georgia State Defense Force photo)