| New Mexico Army National Guard | |
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Seal of the Army National Guard |
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| Active | 1903-present |
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| Allegiance | New Mexico |
| Branch | Army National Guard |
| Type | ARNG Headquarters Command |
| Part of | New Mexico National Guard |
The New Mexico Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the United States National Guard. Nationwide, the Army National Guard comprises approximately one half of the US Army's available combat forces and approximately one third of its support organization. National coordination of various state National Guard units are maintained through the National Guard Bureau.
New Mexico Army National Guard units are trained and equipped as part of the United States Army. The same ran ks and insignia are used and National Guardsmen are eligible to receive all United States military awards. The New Mexico Guard also bestows a number of state awards for local services rendered in or to the state of New Mexico.
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