You are a National Guard veteran if it was honorable.
Yes, the Vice President does not have the authority to call the National Guard. The President is the only one who can activate the National Guard, unless a state governor requests assistance in which case the National Guard can be activated by the President.
No, the Vice President does not have the authority to call in the National Guard. The decision to deploy the National Guard is typically made by the state governor or the President of the United States.
No, the Vice President does not have the authority to call in the National Guard. This power lies with the state governors, who can request assistance from the National Guard in times of emergency or unrest.
Most notable was Harry S. Truman who served with the Missouri Army National Guard during WW1.
Yes, individuals who have served in the National Guard are considered veterans if they have completed their service obligation. National Guard members can be called to active duty by the President or Congress, and they may serve in both domestic and overseas missions. As such, National Guard members are eligible for certain veteran benefits, such as VA healthcare, education benefits, and home loan programs.
The Commander in Chief of the National Guard is the President of the United States.
No, the Vice President does not have the authority to activate the National Guard. This power lies with the state governors, who can activate their state's National Guard units in times of emergency or need.
No, the Vice President does not have the authority to deploy the National Guard. The power to deploy the National Guard lies with the state governors, who can request assistance from the federal government if needed.
George W. Bush, with the Texas Air National Guard.
George W Bush was in the National Guard during Vietnem, other than that none of the presidents served during the Cold War.
George W. Bush served in the Air National GuardBill Clinton enlisted into the National Guard, then canceled his enlistment when he became certain he wouldn't be drafted.Harry S. Truman served in the Army National Guard15 other presidents served in various state and other militias before the formation of the National Guard in 1903.