The Army National Guard turns 379 years old.

2015-12-13T18:38:57-05:00

WOW! Happy birthday Army National Guard. For those of you who are in, or have been in, the Army national guard, congratulations. I don't if you knew, but you turned 379 years old.
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Without a doubt the oldest of the United states Military branches, the US Army National Guard celebrates its birthday on December 13th where it turns 379 years old.

The United States National Guard, which works as part of the reserve components of the US Armed Forces, functions as a reserve military force, comprised of National Guard military members or military units from each state within the United States to include the territories of Guam, Virgin Islands, and of the island of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, which comes to a total of 54 separate organizations. Of interesting note is that all members of the National Guard of the US are also considered members of the militia of the United States where it is defined by 10 U.S.C. § 311. The command of the National Guard units are under both the dual control of the state and the federal government.

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Without a doubt the oldest of the United states Military branches, the US Army National Guard celebrates its birthday on December 13th where it turns 379 years old. The United States National Guard, which works as part of the reserve components of the US Armed Forces, functions as areserve military force, comprised of National Guard...

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2015 7:14 PM

2015-12-13T19:14:11-05:00

I can say that I have had a great experience with the National Guard. I have done a bit of just about everything in it. From being an NCOIC of a Paintball Team, Mech Infantry Squad Leader, and even being in an Airborne Unit. I am not too sure what else is next but I will sure enjoy it.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2015 7:21 PM

2015-12-13T19:21:58-05:00

Served AD and then Guard, been doing it for a long time. Seen a lot of changes in the past 15 years and most have been positive. Looking forward to see what's in stir the next few year! Happy B Day Gaurd

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2015 7:29 PM

2015-12-13T19:29:58-05:00

I'm outta thumbs but I'll be back tomorrow.

Response by SFC Terry Fortune made Dec 13 at 2015 8:09 PM

2015-12-13T20:09:57-05:00

Happy Birthday National Guard!

Response by SSG John Jensen made Dec 13 at 2015 11:59 PM

2015-12-13T23:59:26-05:00

5 years AD followed by 24 in the Cal Guard, which included a tour in Iraq

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2015 1:50 AM

2015-12-14T01:50:08-05:00

It's always fun to see the oldest & youngest person in the unit called up front to cut the anniversary cake!

Response by SSgt Tim Ricci made Dec 14 at 2015 10:02 AM

2015-12-14T10:02:38-05:00

After serving AD in the Army, I did a couple years in the MTANG, after joining the Marines I would tell everyone that the National Guard is the Military best kept secret! Almost every NCO and above was the best most knowledgeable personel that I had been in contact up to that time. I ran into a Ssg that would sight and M60 main gun with a string and hit near 100% and faster than troops using the sighting system in the tank!

Response by SGT Stephen Gober made Dec 15 at 2015 2:09 AM

2015-12-15T02:09:01-05:00

Having gone from active duty as a Marine to life in the PA Army National Guard, I always took a particular pride in the fact that my unit was founded by Benjamin Franklin. Happy birthday to all my Associator Brothers.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 15 at 2015 1:46 PM

2015-12-15T13:46:42-05:00

They knew the terrain, had longer ranged muskets, and were good at asymmetric warfare.