26 Monday Jan 2026
Posted in Emergency Management, Military Studies
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Applied Government Studies Center, Charles J Blankenship, cyber defense, Disaster Operations, Emergency Management, national guard, state defense forces, state guards, state militias
This report analyses the increasing need for state guards and defense forces as demonstrated during the 2020-2025 period, with successful deployments in response to the Covid emergency and increased severity of natural disasters. Policy recommendations are made based on the findings of the analysis.
15 Thursday Nov 2018
Posted in Emergency Management, Military Studies
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Alaska State Defense Force, California State Military Reserve, Charles J. Blankenship, Disaster Operations, Emergency Management, Georgia State Defense Force, Huricane Florence, Huricane Irma, Huricane Maria, militia, national guard, state defense forces, state guards, state militias, Texas State Guard, Thomas Fire, Virginia Defense Force
This report is an analysis of recent governor activation of state militias in five states during emergencies and disasters, and provides examples of how contemporary state militias are being deployed. Click:Recent State Guard Emergency and Disaster Deployments
22 Saturday Oct 2016
Posted in Emergency Management, Military Studies, Public Policy
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Charles J. Blankenship, company commander, military leadership, militia, militia organization, militia recruitment, national guard, state defense forces, state guards, Virginia Defense Force
Click here for notes, observations, comments and suggestions on organizing and commanding a state guard infantry company based on author’s experiences.
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04 Wednesday Jun 2014
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Applied Government Studies Center, Charles J. Blankenship, government administration, government studies publication, military studies publication, Public Administration, public administration studies publication, Public Policy
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