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Who commands the National Guard?

The Governor of the state is the main person in charge of that state's National Guard. The President of the United States takes charge of any National Guard unit at any time they want to. An example would be; the Governor of the state deploys National Guard troops to floods and fires around the state when needed. The President will deploy National Guard troops overseas to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan.


What president of the US was an artillery commander in the Mississippi's National Guard?

The only President that I know of that was a Commander of an artillery unit in the National Guard was Harry S. Truman, who was the Commander of 129th Field Artillery, Missouri Army National Guard, in 1918, During World War 1.


What president was a air National Guard member?

George W. Bush was a lieutenant in the Texas Air National Guard from May 1968 until November 1974. President John Kennedy was a naval lieutenant in WW2 serving as a PT boat commander and was honorably discharged 2 years before the Air National Guard was established as an independent service. President John Kennedy was a air national guard member.


Which president sent the National Guard to force intergration of University or Alabama?

Richard Nixon


What are the dual missions of the Army and the National Guard?

The National Guard is used by the states in times of emergency such as major floods. Each state governor has control of that state's National Guard. Members of the National Guard can be called by the Army in times of national need to protect the United States of America. The army is under the command of the President. They serve to protect the United States.

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Can the Vice President call the National Guard?

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.


Can the Vice President call in the National Guard?

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.


Can a Vice President call in the National Guard?

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.


When can the County Sheriff call out the National Guard?

County Sheriffs do not have the authority to call out the Guard. That's done by the governor of the state or the president of the US.


What civilians call up the National guard?

The governor and president of the US are the only civilians authorized.


What power does the governor have that the president does not?

In general, the president has more power of the Governor.


Who is chief of National security guard?

The Commander in Chief of the National Guard is the President of the United States.


Can the Vice President activate the National Guard?

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.


Can the Vice President deploy the National Guard?

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.


What president flew f102 in National Guard?

George W. Bush, with the Texas Air National Guard.


Who commands the National Guard?

The Governor of the state is the main person in charge of that state's National Guard. The President of the United States takes charge of any National Guard unit at any time they want to. An example would be; the Governor of the state deploys National Guard troops to floods and fires around the state when needed. The President will deploy National Guard troops overseas to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan.


What state official can call out the national guard?

Police