The State Defense Service - soon also in the border guard Defense of the state border is one of the most important tasks of national security. But who will come to the aid of the Border Guard if the burden on the service increases sharply? As early as 2028, Latvia plans to introduce a state defense service in the country's border guard. Every year 100 people will be accepted into the service, and over time they plan to establish a high readiness reserve of 500 people.