Founders
GEN William B. Alexander
Retired USN, UDT & SEAL Team One
The founding father of the SODF
Passed away January 1, 2007
Retired USN, UDT & SEAL Team One
The founding father of the SODF
Passed away January 1, 2007
MAJ Henry Hank Jones
USA 1st Air Cav Division, Medic 8 yrs
Deputy Sheriff, SWAT Team Sniper
Now retired to Florida
USA 1st Air Cav Division, Medic 8 yrs
Deputy Sheriff, SWAT Team Sniper
Now retired to Florida
CPT Charles Tom Kelly
Deputy Sheriff, SWAT Team 15 yrs
Private Investigator
Now living in Cincinnati, OH
Deputy Sheriff, SWAT Team 15 yrs
Private Investigator
Now living in Cincinnati, OH
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The Southeastern Ohio Defense Force, Inc. is the parent organization. It was incorporated in 1989 as a non-profit
corporation with offices located in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. The Board of Directors authored the
Constitution of the SODF. Our Mission Statement is the same as stated in the Articles of Incorporation and is dated
September 18, 1989. These have not changed or been altered in any way.
In 2004, it was decided by the Board of Directors to expand to a statewide organization thus forming the Ohio Defense
Force (ODF). The composition of the organization is as follows:
Ohio Defense Force, (ODF) HQ, This is State of Ohio Headquarters (HQ) located in Zanesville, OH
1BN, Southeastern Ohio Defense Force (SODF), HQ located in Zanesville, OH
3BN, Northeastern Ohio Defense Force (NEODF), located in Lisbon, OH
4BN, Northwestern Ohio Defense Force (NWODF), located in Kenton, OH
5BN, Southwestern Ohio Defense Force (SWODF), located in Lebanon, OH
2BN, lower eastern Ohio area (Athens/ Marietta) has yet to be formed
There are also several fire teams & platoons throughout the State. If you have a group of people who would like to join
as a fire team or platoon, contact HQ.
The ODF is made up entirely of volunteers and supported by membership dues, fund-raisers, and donations. There is no
pay for serving within the enlisted ranks, the officer corps or on the Board of Directors.
We are a private corporation. Therefore, we do not take orders from the National Guard, Army Reserve or any other
military establishment falling under Federal or State authority. We do volunteer our service to our local government.
This has included the County Commissioners, Sheriff, Police and Emergency Operations. All missions requested by the
local government entity must fall with in the parameters of our Mission Statement, Constitution, and training.
Past missions have included Shadyside in 1990, where SODF members were a vital part in the flood rescue and
recovery. In 1990 and 1991 we provided security for teen alcohol and drug prevention dances. In 1993 we established a
community service mission with the Village of White Cottage, providing security and parade traffic control during their
Community Days Festival. This has been an annual mission for more than 10 years. In 1994 we began participating in
the Muskingum County disaster drills. This training is with fire, EMS, police, sheriff, and Highway Patrol, just to mention
a few. In 2005 and 2006 we assisted with the Toys-for-Tots drive.
We have positions open regardless of physical limitations or skill level. Anyone over the age of 17 is invited to join, no
experience necessary.
Training is the third Sunday of the month and is posted on the Calendar.
corporation with offices located in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. The Board of Directors authored the
Constitution of the SODF. Our Mission Statement is the same as stated in the Articles of Incorporation and is dated
September 18, 1989. These have not changed or been altered in any way.
In 2004, it was decided by the Board of Directors to expand to a statewide organization thus forming the Ohio Defense
Force (ODF). The composition of the organization is as follows:
Ohio Defense Force, (ODF) HQ, This is State of Ohio Headquarters (HQ) located in Zanesville, OH
1BN, Southeastern Ohio Defense Force (SODF), HQ located in Zanesville, OH
3BN, Northeastern Ohio Defense Force (NEODF), located in Lisbon, OH
4BN, Northwestern Ohio Defense Force (NWODF), located in Kenton, OH
5BN, Southwestern Ohio Defense Force (SWODF), located in Lebanon, OH
2BN, lower eastern Ohio area (Athens/ Marietta) has yet to be formed
There are also several fire teams & platoons throughout the State. If you have a group of people who would like to join
as a fire team or platoon, contact HQ.
The ODF is made up entirely of volunteers and supported by membership dues, fund-raisers, and donations. There is no
pay for serving within the enlisted ranks, the officer corps or on the Board of Directors.
We are a private corporation. Therefore, we do not take orders from the National Guard, Army Reserve or any other
military establishment falling under Federal or State authority. We do volunteer our service to our local government.
This has included the County Commissioners, Sheriff, Police and Emergency Operations. All missions requested by the
local government entity must fall with in the parameters of our Mission Statement, Constitution, and training.
Past missions have included Shadyside in 1990, where SODF members were a vital part in the flood rescue and
recovery. In 1990 and 1991 we provided security for teen alcohol and drug prevention dances. In 1993 we established a
community service mission with the Village of White Cottage, providing security and parade traffic control during their
Community Days Festival. This has been an annual mission for more than 10 years. In 1994 we began participating in
the Muskingum County disaster drills. This training is with fire, EMS, police, sheriff, and Highway Patrol, just to mention
a few. In 2005 and 2006 we assisted with the Toys-for-Tots drive.
We have positions open regardless of physical limitations or skill level. Anyone over the age of 17 is invited to join, no
experience necessary.
Training is the third Sunday of the month and is posted on the Calendar.
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