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 United States National Guard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
National Guard units can be mobilized at any time by presidential order to supplement regular armed forces, and upon declaration of a state of emergency by the governor of the state in which they serve.
The organized militia exists to supplement the National Guard in the event of manpower shortages while the unorganized militia comprises every able bodied male in a state which may be called up for extreme emergencies such as an invasion of the United States or a major catastrophe inside her shores.
Because the National Guard remains under the authority of the states (unless called into federal service), it should not be confused with the reserves of the various services which serve primarily as training units for replacements to active component forces.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Army_National_Guard   (890 words)

  
 Tennessee Army National Guard
The Adjutant General, a constitutional officer of the state appointed by the governor, is responsible for the leadership and command of the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the Bureau of War Records.
National defense is one of the dual missions of the National Guard.
By the end of 1998, the Tennessee Guard was the 6th largest National Guard in the United States.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/agency/army/arng-tn.htm   (1690 words)

  
 Army National Guard - Transformation
The Army National Guard, the crucial foundation of the Army, reinforces and augments the efforts of fellow soldiers to ensure that objectives are achieved and initiatives are met.
Army National Guard aviation is one of the nation’s highest value assets for both wartime and peacetime missions.
Army National Guard soldiers have accomplished much work “behind the scenes” in the past fiscal year, providing relief to victims of catastrophes, security at numerous vulnerable locations, and mobilization to various military operations world-wide.
www.ngb.army.mil /ll/publications/04/04posture/content/army_ng_transform.html   (1943 words)

  
 FNG - Florida Army National Guard
Florida Army National guardsmen are part of a long heritage of citizen-soldiers beginning with the first Florida Militia who helped guard the Spanish settlement of St. Augustine in September 1565.
The 32d Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC) is a one-of-a-kind theater level Army air and missile defense multi-component organization with a worldwide, 72-hour deployment mission.
The 32d Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC) is the Army Forces and Joint Forces Land Component Commanders’ (ARFOR / JFLCC) organization that performs critical theater air and missile defense planning, integration, coordination, and execution functions.
www.floridaguard.net /read.asp?did=1586   (1389 words)

  
 Army National Guard
The Army National Guard is a community based force, with approximately 3,200 armories located in nearly 2,700 communities across the states and territories.
The Army National Guard (ARNG) is one branch of the U.S. Total Army, consisting of the Active, Guard, and Reserve components.
The Army National Guard is composed of reservist - civilians who serve their country on a part time basis.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/agency/army/arng.htm   (1592 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Colombia - The National Army Colombian Information Resource
The commander of the National Army in 1988 was General Nelson Mejía Henao.
AllRefer.com - Colombia - The National Army
Between 1982 and 1987, the number of troops under the army's command remained relatively constant, possibly belying the army's recovery from personnel cuts that some sources allege were imposed during the mid-1980s.
reference.allrefer.com /country-guide-study/colombia/colombia147.html   (977 words)

  
 The Army National Guard
The The Army National Guard (ARNG) is one branch of the U.S. Total Army, which consists of the regular Army, the National Guard, and the Army Reserve.
Any questions about entering the Guard as an officer, or becoming an officer through the enlisted ranks, can be answered by a calling a recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD or by visiting the Army National Guard recruiting Web site.
Whether you enter the Army National Guard as an officer or an enlistee, the same promotion system is in place.
www.princetonreview.com /cte/articles/military/armyguardoverview.asp   (1018 words)

  
 Army National Guard
The Virginia Army National Guard is a community based part-time organization funded by State and Federal governments.
The Virginia Army National Guard continues the proud tradition of citizen-soldiering that began when the pilgrims first landed in America.
The Guard stands ready to help in the event of state or local emergencies, as well as having the ability to defend America against foreign aggressors.
www.armyrotc.vt.edu /Cadets/armyng.htm   (604 words)

  
 The Gator Thunder Portal - Powered By vBindex
The Army National Guard needs soldiers between the ages of 17-24 that are articulate and photogenic to be used in a new national commercial.
More than 50 Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard unit are preparing for an upcoming deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and are scheduled to begin departure to Camp Atterbury in Indiana on June 1, for additional preparation before traveling overseas.
For Reserve and Guard members, Tricare Reserve Select health coverage will be much the same as the Tricare Standard and Extra their families may have received while on active duty.
www.kingofbattle.com   (1282 words)

  
 About the WV Army National Guard
The WV Army National Guard has 38 units and activities stationed in 22 counties throughout West Virginia and overseas.
For over 365 years the citizen soldiers of the Army National Guard have come to the aid of their neighbors during times of need.
The WV Army National Guard plays a key role, in the defense of our country and interests around the world.
www.wv.ngb.army.mil /about.aspx   (201 words)

  
 Ohio Army National Guard F.A.Q. Free college benefits
The main difference is that the Army National Guard is part of the U.S. Army, and also part of the state militia.
The Army National Guard has been an intricate part of the countries defense since the American Revolution.
Today the National Guard is a reserve branch of the U.S. Armed Forces dedicated to serving their community, state, and nation.
www.angelfire.com /oh/ohioguard/faq.html   (1353 words)

  
 Army National Guard Patches History 5
Under the National Defense Act of 1916, the United States Army was organized into three components; the regular army, the reserves, and the national guard.
The beaver, a native animal depicted on the state's flag as well as the Oregon Army National Guard crest, refers to Oregon's nickname of the "Beaver State." The dome is from the state's capitol building at Salem, Oregon.
The two castle towers allude to the fortress of El Moro, which once protected the harbor, and represents the constant readiness of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard to defend its homeland and combat the forces of aggression.
www.vetshome.com /army_national_guard_patches_his_5.htm   (658 words)

  
 hiarng
Hawaii Army National Guard units and installations are located in communities on the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Molokai, and Kauai.
The crest for the Hawaii National Guard was established and approved by the War Department in 1925.
is to serve as an integral component of the Total Army by providing fully-manned, operationally- ready, and well-equipped units that can respond to any national contingency ranging from war and peacekeeping missions to nation-building operations.
www.dod.state.hi.us /hiarng   (171 words)

  
 The National Guard - Ready, Reliable, Essential and Accessible.
When the Kentucky Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery, was activated to deploy to Iraq in November 2004, citizens in the soldier's communities banded together to shower them with support.
The Army National Guard along with the Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard have been mobilized to take part in Joint Task Force Katrina, a humanitarian assistance operation in a joint effort led by the Department of Defense in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
More than 150 Indiana Army and Air National Guard troops remained on state active duty today supporting recovery operations after the devastating tornado that roared through the southwestern part of the state early Nov. 6.
www.ngb.army.mil   (619 words)

  
 Illinois Army National Guard
The Army National Guard is a partner with the Active Army and the Army Reserves in fulfilling the country's military needs.
In fiscal year 2001, Army Guard soldiers pulled duty in more than 80 countries in a wide variety of operations including peacekeeping, stabilization, security, nation building, etc. Below are a few examples of how the Army National Guard is fulfilling its federal mission.
The Army National Guard's state mission is perhaps the most visible and well known.
www.thehighschoolgraduate.com /profiles/IllinoisANG   (307 words)

  
 Wisconsin Army National Guard - Home Of The 100% College Tuition Grant
The Army National Guard is a whole new way to serve.
The Wisconsin Army National Guard has a unique dual mission, serving both our country and communities.
This is what it means to be in the Army National Guard.
www.wisconsinguard.com   (229 words)

  
 The United States Army Home Page
The exercise marks the first time an Afghan National Army unit will be trained and evaluated according to U.S. military standards.
To fulfill our solemn obligation to the Nation, we must remain the preeminent landpower on earth -- the ultimate instrument of national resolve.
This web site is dedicated to The Army Vision and to all who answer the Call to Duty.
www.army.mil   (464 words)

  
 The Military Department of South Carolina Office of The Adjutant General
The South Carolina Army National Guard began in 1670 as the Colonial Militia defending against threats from Spanish Florida and from native tribes like the Westoes.
The SC Army National Guard has participated in every major war and conflict from the American Revolution through Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The South Carolina Military Department consists of 4 main sections: the SC Army National Guard, the SC Air National Guard, the SC State Guard, and the SC Emergency Management Division.
www.scguard.com   (322 words)

  
 Army National Guard - dKosopedia
The Army National Guard is part of the National Guard and subject to the principles described there.
The entry for the Army describes some of the main components of the Army National Guard.
In the Vietnam War, it was an alternative that often allowed an individual to avoid combat service.
www.dkosopedia.com /index.php/Army_National_Guard   (72 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - N.C. Army National Guard helicopter crashes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An Army National Guard helicopter carrying two crew members crashed late Thursday while on a training mission, authorities said.
The wreckage of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter was found by sheriff's deputies, said Guard spokesman Sgt. Brian Christiansen.
He said a Guard recovery team had gone to the the site, about 35 miles southwest of Raleigh.
www.usatoday.com /news/nation/2005-05-06-copter-crash_x.htm   (226 words)

  
 USATODAY.com
The Army National Guard has informed USA TODAY that the numbers it provided for this story are incorrect.
About 37,000 Army Guard soldiers have been sent to Iraq since the war began and 140 have died there — one fatality for every 264 soldiers who have served, or about a 35% higher death rate.
Although the Guard has met its goals for retaining soldiers since the war began, it missed its recruiting goal of 56,000 soldiers last year by about 7,000 and has fallen behind this year.
www.usatoday.com /printedition/news/20041213/1a_lede13.art.htm   (600 words)

  
 34th Infantry "Red Bull" Division: Welcome
The 34th Infantry Division will soon be the first Guard Division to undergo transformation to the Units of Execution and Units of Action model.
The 34th Division boasts a proud heritage of more than 85 years of service to the Army, Nation and state.
Perhaps the Division's most noteworthy historical achievement is its Army-record 517 days in combat during World War II as part of the North African and Italian campaigns.
www.dma.state.mn.us /redbull/34IDPAGE.HTM   (221 words)

  
 The Monticello Guard (Virginia Army National Guard)
Views and opinions expressed on this website are not necessarily those of the Department of Defense, United States Army, or the Virginia Army National Guard.
Jefferson?" he asked," Your Monticello Guard?" So, Company A received its traditional name of "The Monticello Guard." Alpha Company has established a history that dates to the oldest in military organization in continuous existence.
If you are physically fit, meet military height and weight standards, and think you want to join our organization, go to our contacts page and call or email one of our readiness NCOs or submit your information on our referral page to one of our recruiters.
www.monticelloguard.org   (307 words)

  
 Bloomberg.com: U.S.
The U.S. Army National Guard is ``facing daunting but not insurmountable challenges,'' Blum said at a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee subcommittee for military personnel.
By next year, members of the National Guard and Army Reserve will represent about 43 percent of the force in Iraq, currently 155,000 troops, the Pentagon estimates.
The National Guard last year increased the bonus for first- time enlistees to $10,000 from $6,000, and to $15,000 from $5,000 for those who make a new six-year commitment to serve.
www.bloomberg.com /apps/news?pid=10000103&sid=aF4qB_uoclr4&refer=us   (513 words)

  
 Alabama National Guard Homepage
The Alabama National Guard is comprised of both Army and Air National Guard components.
The National Guard may be called into federal service in response to a call by the President or Congress.
The State Defense Force (SDF) is the state’s authorized militia and assumes the state mission of the Alabama National Guard in the event the Guard is mobilized.
alguard.state.al.us   (427 words)

  
 National Guard Association of Illinois
To ensure the continuity and long life of Army and Air National Guard Units within the State of Illinois.
To foster and improve the National Guard of Illinois and the National Guard as an integral component of the Armed Forces of the United States.
To preserve and perpetuate the hisory and traditions of the National Guard of Illinois.
www.ngai.com   (115 words)

  
 PA Army National Guard
To find a list of all Pennsylvania Army National Guard Units and to be connected to their pages, click here, or on the link in the navigation box to the left of this page, "Units of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard".
The Pennsylvania Army National Guard is a part of the larger Pennsylvania National Guard, which includes Army and Air Guard elements.
Please contact the PA Army National Guard Webmaster, Web.Master@pa.ngb.army.mil, with any suggestions or comments concerning this site or its content.
www.dmva.state.pa.us /paarng/site   (152 words)

  
 US Army National Guard to Improve Maintenance of Combat Vehicles
Like the US Army POE, the Army National Guard solution will leverage Enigma's commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software to fully integrate all the technical content for its fighting vehicles into its existing logistics and management systems.
BURLINGTON, Mass., and Rockville, Md. - January 18, 2005 -- Enigma Inc., the leader in aftermarket service and support technology, today announced that the United States Army National Guard has selected the Enigma 3C ® Platform to create an integrated logistics and support application.
US Army National Guard to Improve Maintenance of Combat Vehicles
www.enigma.com /e/news/nationalguard.cfm   (832 words)

  
 New Jersey Army National Guard
We are stationed at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, New Jersey, and are proud to have some of the area's finest professional and amateur musicians as our members.
Army Bands also contribute significantly to the combat effort by developing and maintaining the morale and esprit de corps of friendly forces and by promoting support U.S. and allied forces.
Army bands promote readiness by performing music that promotes troop morale and unit esprit.
www.state.nj.us /military/63rd   (211 words)

  
 Tennessee Military Department
The Tennessee Military Department is divided into three major organizations, the Tennessee Army National Guard, the Tennessee Air National Guard, and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.
Almost 15,000 Tennessee men and women are members of the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard.
Today, that spirit is still alive and well with the Tennessee National Guard, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, and the Tennessee State Guard.
www.state.tn.us /military   (183 words)

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