today state defense forces continue to assist, support and augment the national guard of the state. they provide logistical, administration, medical, transportation, security, and ceremonial assistance. some states have provided additional support such as the new york state defense force (new york guard) providing its soldiers to help support and augment the national guard cerfp team. the california state military reserve provides the national guard with soldiers to assist with military police training and the alaska state defense force constantly provides armed military police troops to assist with the security of alaska. one of the major roles of the mississippi state guard is providing operational support during natural disasters such as hurricanes relief operations.