the army
The National Guard is paid for with a combination of federal and state tax dollars.
Taxpayers
executive
taxpayers
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Taxpayer money is used to pay Govt. employee salaries.
Both entities fall under the same pay scale. There is no difference in pay.
us taxpayers
The Swiss Guard is primarily funded by the Vatican City. Their salaries are paid by the Holy See, which is the jurisdiction of the Pope, and they also receive support from donations and contributions from the Catholic Church. The Swiss Guard serves as a ceremonial and protective force for the Pope, and their unique role and history are deeply tied to the Vatican.
The U.S. Government
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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.