Army National Guard
Domestic reserve force
The Army National Guard is the land-based military reserve force of the United States National Guard, distinct from the Air National Guard.
Guard members serve part-time under dual federal and state authority, training regularly while maintaining civilian careers.
Governors can mobilize their state's Guard for emergencies like natural disasters or civil unrest, while the federal government can activate units for overseas deployment.
He joined the Army National Guard after college.
- weekend warriorsRecreational athletes, only occasionally
- drill weekendPeriodic reserve military training
- citizen soldiersArmed civilians in wartime
- part-time soldierNon-career military personnel
- militiaNon-professional armed force
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Army National Guardactive duty
Current military employment status
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