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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National Guard

Tuesday a California National Guard plane spotted an “anomaly” near the bottom of an east-facing gully off the summit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

The post of army secretary is the top civilian leader of the US Army, directing active duty troops, along with the National Guard and reserve soldiers.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

More than 70 members of Indiana’s National Guard and dozens of other state officers were assisting with response efforts, the governor’s office said Saturday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

In response, Gov. Kathy Hochul deployed the National Guard, who now occupy facilities as a volunteer-only, long-term force.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

“Corporal Jake Reynolds. National Guard of the United States. And you are out of order. I suggest you step aside.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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