The Wisconsin State Defense Force is the currently inactive state defense force of the State of Wisconsin authorized by Wisconsin's Defense Force Act. When the Wisconsin National Guard is called into service of the United States, the adjutant general (who is appointed by the governor) may organize volunteers, which may or may not include active or reserve military personnel.
No mention of the Wisconsin State Defense Force appears on the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs website. Being inactive, there are apparently no members of said force.
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