December 13th is the day that the National Guard celebrated a birthday. The national guard is a part of the United States Army. Made up of citizen soldiers who hold down full time, civilian jobs, attend school or do both. They are available to provide support and protection to the states civilians or help the military when called upon.
Every state, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and territories of Guam and U.S. Virgin Islands have both Army National Guard and Air National Guard. The mission of the National Guard and those that serve in it is to serve both community and country. Responding to domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, counter-drug efforts, reconstruction missions and more. The guard always responds in timely manner, strength, and efficiency to help defend American freedom and ideals.
The National Guard originated before the American Revolution and have helped in many mission. While the guard was formed December 13, 1636 as directed by Massachusetts General Court it was prior to any official militia. All able bodied men from age of 16 to 60 were to join up and come together for battle. There were three regiments established that included the East, South and North. The guard is older than the United States and maintains its roots in Massachusetts. The East regiment is now known as 101st Engineer Battalion, the South regiment is known as the 101st Field Artillery and the North regiment is now split into the 181st infantry and 182nd infantry.
The national guard would grow as the United States grew. Each state would own its own militia as it was known until 1933. World War II would see thee Air National Guard created to go along with the United States Airforce. Today more than 350,000 men and women serve in National Guard and the Air National Guard.
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Great info! The National Guard is such an important part of our military.
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