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

New Mexico National Guard soldiers

Roughly 100 New Mexico Guardsmen Set to Fill In as Substitute Teachers

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National Guard Sees Troops Reupping Despite COVID, Hard Year

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More than 1,000 Guard Troops Got the Wrong Pay on Border Mission

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Teacher Shortage New Mexico

New Mexico Asks Guard to Sub for Sick Teachers Amid Omicron

Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson testifies during a SASC nomination hearing

National Guard Leadership Grilled by Lawmakers over Sexual Assault Prosecutions

The New Mexico National Guard hosts a Yellow Ribbon ceremony

New Mexico Considers Sending the Guard to Staff Schools as Governors Face Growing Labor Crisis

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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