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New York state Militia celebrates 380th B-day while deployed to Kuwait
13 December 1636 is the official ‘birth date’ for U.S. state militias, aka National Guard. That makes the National Guard 140 years older than the United States itself! It also means the National Guard is one of the oldest continuous military organizations in the world!
In 1636, the Massachusetts General Court ordered that all able-bodied men, between the ages of 16 and 60, join the militia.
While the Regulars (full time federal military) get most of the recognition during wars it’s actually National Guard personnel who supply most of the manpower. On 08 December 2016, Vermont’s Air National Guard deployed for never ending ops in The Middle East.
Virginia and Maryland Army National Guards deployed (first time both deploying together since Korean Conflict) to Kuwait. On 12 DEC 2016, Michigan Air National Guard deployed to The Middle East.
Alaska state Militia:
South Carolina Militia:
Who will deploy in 2017? 2017 National Guard Bureau Posture Statement
Federal News Radio: Army wants more Guard, Reserve deployments in 2017
The Chubbuck,Idaho, Militia Man reminds us who our real enemy is.
SNAKE RIVER MILITIA M1A2 SEP, LIVE FIRE ROMANIA!
“THIS IS WHERE ARMOR FIGHTS!” IDAHO NATIONAL GUARD RETURNS TO COLD WAR ERA