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 be deployed or mobilized for federal and domestic missions.

There are approximately 350,000 guardsmen currently serving.

National Guard News

Rio Grande flowing through Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Body Found in Rio Grande River Identified as Missing National Guardsman

A National Guard soldier deployed to the southern border found a bag of guns in Texas

National Guard Soldier Finds Bag of Guns at US-Mexico Border

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville speaks at the Pentagon.

National Guard Needs a Break and Health Care, Top Brass Tell Congress

F-15C Eagle from the California Air National Guard

Turmoil Shakes California National Guard with Firing, Suspension of Top Generals

U.S. Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, speaks

Space Guard 'Among My Most Pressing Concerns,' National Guard Chief Tells Congress

rioters supporting President Donald Trump storm the Capitol

Wisconsin National Guard Soldier, Friend Charged in Capitol Attack

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National Guard Pay & Benefits Guide

Members of the Washington National Guard look at screens showing a map of damage to roads following a simulated earthquake and tsunami, June 9, 2016, in Shelton, Wash. (AP Photo/Rachel La Corte)

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

Air Force Reserve plane awaits postflight inspection

Joining the Air Force Reserve

Army Reserve soldier Chicago

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

Sign by the main gate at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Ft. Worth, formerly Carswell AFB, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Guard, Reserve Soldiers and Reduced-Age Retirement

Leave the Gray Area: Guard and Reserve Retirement