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

A decorated infantry officer who spent more than 18 years in the National Guard and served in combat, deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan, Hegseth has nonetheless been been plagued by scandals.

From Barron's

For months, the activist has protested in downtown L.A. against ICE, particularly around the Metropolitan Detention Center where activists have faced off with federal agents, police and the National Guard.

From Los Angeles Times

Coady and the three other reservists assigned to a Des Moines-based unit were killed in Kuwait comes about 11 weeks after two young Iowa National Guard members died in Syria, including one from Des Moines.

From The Wall Street Journal

She enlisted in the National Guard in 2005, according to military officials.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the case of Iran that would entail deploying 1.9 million people — almost all the U.S. military’s active duty, reserve and National Guard personnel.

From Los Angeles Times