Readiness; retention
Readiness and retention are critical roles for families in the National Guard.
Yes it is. Also State Guard.
yes
Yes the National Guard is apart of the Armed Forces of the US. This is also the case for emancipation purposes.
A reserve military force under the Dept. of Defense.
There are actually two National Guards, but when people say the National Guard they are probably (but not necessarily) talking about the Army National Guard. The other National Guard is the Air National Guard which is to the Air Force what the Army National Guard is to the Army.
You are considered prior service but not a veteran.
No. There is only an Army National Guard and an Air National Guard.
There is the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard.
Not always. See your local VA representative.
No. You are considered prior service.
Yes. Each state has National Guard units.