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  1. www.nationalguard.milThe National Guard - Official Website of the National Guard

    Learn about the history, missions, and achievements of the National Guard, a reserve component of the U.S. military. Find out the latest news, features, and stories of the Guard members and their partners around the world.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › National_Guard_(United_States)National Guard (United States) - Wikipedia

    The National Guard is a state-based military force that becomes part of the U.S. military's reserve components of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force when activated for federal missions. [1]

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    BLOOMSBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania National Guard’s 3rd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team conducted a training exercise April 11 to validate its proficiency. In the exercise scenario, potentially contaminated items were discovered on the bleachers and in the press box before a collegiate track meet at Bloomsburg University’s ...

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  6. www.history.com › news › us-national-guardThe US National Guard's 400-Year History | HISTORY

    • The National Guard's Early Beginnings
    • National Defense Act of 1916
    • The National Guard in Modern Times

    Pre-dating the U.S. Army, the Army National Guard, the nation’s first organized fighting force, originated on December 13, 1636, in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, when three militia regiments were formed to defend against members of the Pequot Tribe and provide security and structure for the early settlements. Men between the ages of 16 and 60 were ...

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    Following the sinking of theLusitania on May 7, 1915, Congress passed, and President Woodrow Wilson signed into law, the National Defense Act of 1916, which made significant changesto the organization, including giving it the official name of National Guard, increasing and standardizing training, adding funding, administering annual inspections and...

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    Today, only the U.S. Army boasts more members than the National Guard, and while 10 presidents, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln, were part of state militias, Harry S. Truman (Missouri Army National Guard) and George W. Bush (Texas Air National Guard) are the only two presidents who served in the branch in modern ti...

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  9. www.cfr.org › what-does-us-national-guard-doWhat Does the U.S. National Guard Do? | Council on Foreign ...

    Apr 3, 2024 · Learn about the National Guard, a special part of the U.S. military that answers to both state governors and the president. Find out how the guard responds to domestic emergencies, supports military operations, and faces intelligence leaks.

  10. www.usa.gov › agencies › national-guardNational Guard | USAGov

    Learn about the National Guard's role in protecting life and property in the U.S. and defending its interests worldwide. Find contact information, recruiting offices and units near you.

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