National Guard

American  

noun

1. state military forces, in part equipped, trained, and quartered by the U.S. government, and paid by the U.S. government, that become an active component of the army when called into federal service by the president in civil emergencies.

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National Guard British  

noun

1. (sometimes not capitals) the armed force, first commanded by Lafayette, that was established in France in 1789 and existed intermittently until 1871

2. (in the US) a state military force that can be called into federal service by the president

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National Guard Cultural  

1. The volunteer military forces of each state, which the governor of a state can summon in times of civil disorder or natural disaster. Through congressional and presidential order, the National Guard can be called into service in the regular United States army.

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Example Sentences

Even with new force-protection measures, some former National Guard officials warn that sending additional troops to D.C. could fuel tensions in the city over their role.

From The Wall Street Journal

Recently, a local high school held a military-appreciation night where football players wore West Virginia Army National Guard jerseys.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lakanwal, an Afghan national who came to the U.S. in 2021 following the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, was arrested at the scene after two National Guard members were shot near the White House Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are currently nearly 2,200 National Guard troops in the city.

From BBC

The National Guard doesn’t have law-enforcement duties and has been conducting “high visibility patrols” in the city, said Carroll.

From The Wall Street Journal