National Guard

The National Guard is a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces. Composed of National Guard military members and units from each state, the District of Columbia, and the territories of Guam and the Virgin Islands, the National Guard can be deployed or mobilized for federal and domestic missions.

National Guard News

National Guardsman receives COVID-19 vaccine.

Minnesota Calls in National Guard to Help at Hospitals

Alek Skarlatos

Once a Hero, Oregon Congressional Candidate Funds Questioned

Military ID cards are created at a temporary facility in New Orleans.

DoD to Beneficiaries With Expired ID Cards: Renew Now

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul

NY Governor May Deploy National Guard to Assist with Health Care Vaccine Mandate

People attend a rally near the U.S. Capitol in Washington

In Edgy Washington, Police Outnumber Jan. 6 Protesters

The U.S. Capitol is seen behind the razor fence

Pentagon OKs National Guard Troops for Pro-Trump Rally

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National Guard Pay & Benefits Guide

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National Guard Pay Overview

If you're serving as a member of the National Guard, you're eligible for regular drill pay and might qualify for some special...

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Guard and Reserve Deployment: Pay Benefits

If you are a Reserve or Guard member who is deployed, you become eligible for basic pay, along with some extra pay benefits.

Tricare for Reserve & Guard

Tricare offers many insurance programs for Reserve and Guard members and their families.

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USERRA Frequently Asked Questions

The following is a list of FAQs about the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

Join the National Guard

National Guard celebrates birthday

The History and Roles of the National Guard

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Joining the Air Force Reserve

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Joining the Army Reserve

Coast Guard Reserve patrols waters in Delaware

Joining the Coast Guard Reserve

Marine Corps Reserve Centennial ceremony

Joining the Marine Corps Reserve

Chief of Navy Reserve

Joining the Navy Reserve

Retiring from the National Guard

Learn about what is important for a military retirement

Benefits for "Gray-Area" Military Retirees

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Guard, Reserve Soldiers and Reduced-Age Retirement

Leave the Gray Area: Guard and Reserve Retirement