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US National Guard

From their birth, the Army and Air National Guards have supplemented US Army and Air Force operations around the world. Additionally, national guardsmen serve as citizen soldiers, serving in times of crisis and natural disaster here at home. This category seeks to answer questions regarding all aspects of National Guard service.

816 Questions

Why did Eisenhower put the Arkansas National Guard under Army command in front of schools in Little Rock during the effort to desegregate schools?

Eisenhower put the Arkansas National Guard under Army command in front of schools in Little Rock during the effort to desegregate schools to keep the guard from being led by the governor of Arkansas and to prevent violence.

What is the same between the army and the National Guard?

The differences are pretty widespread. The Regular Army (active Army) is a fully federal, full time force. The National Guard, on the other hand, has a state role, as well as a federal role, and is composed of part-time soldiers. Since the National Guard serves in the role of the state militia, they are permitted to be used in law enforcement activities when activated at state level, whereas the Regular Army cannot be used for domestic law enforcement duties unless the Insurrection Act is invoked.

Do national guardsmen qualify for va benefits?

That could dependent on what you did during your time in the Guard, and other factors (activation and deployment, health ailments related to your occupation, etc.). You would need to contact the VA for a definitive answer.

What did Bush do in the Texas National Guard?

Bush enlisted in the Texas Air National Guard on May 27, 1968 during the Vietnam War, with a commitment to serve until May 26, 1974. In his 1968 Statement of Intent (undated), he wrote, "I have applied for pilot training with the goal of making flying a lifetime pursuit and I believe I can best accomplish this to my own satisfaction by serving as a member of the Air National Guard as long as possible." He performed Guard duty as an F-102 pilot through April 1972, logging a total of 336 flight hours [1] and was promoted once during his service, to first lieutenant[2]. In November 1970, Lt. Col. Jerry B. Killian, the commander of the Texas Air National Guard, recommended that Bush be promoted to First Lieutenant, calling him "a dynamic outstanding young officer" who stood out as "a top notch fighter interceptor pilot." He said that "Lt. Bush's skills far exceed his contemporaries," and that "he is a natural leader whom his contemporaries look to for leadership. Lt. Bush is also a good follower with outstanding disciplinary traits and an impeccable military bearing." Bush's six-year obligation to serve required him to maintain his immediate readiness as an individual and a member of a unit to be called to active duty in the event of a national emergency. Bush's military records indicate that until May 1972 he fulfilled that obligation. But from that point on, Bush failed to meet the general requirements established by Federal law, Department of Defense regulations, and Air Force policies and procedures for "obligated" members of the Air National Guard, as well as the specific requirements for pilots established by the Air Force.

What is the gender of guard?

In the English language, the word "guard" does not inherently have a gender. It is a gender-neutral term used to describe someone who protects or watches over something or someone. The gender of a guard would depend on the individual person holding that role, and it could be male, female, or non-binary.

What is de-recruiting?

In the domain of anesthesiology and medical ventilation, decruitment is the collapse of aveoli (the little air chambers) in the lung, resulting in decreased oxygenation and air/CO2 exchange. A recruitment procedure is routinely performed, in which air is applied to the lungs at a sustained higher pressure to reopen decruited aveoli.

Who served in the Texas National Guard during the Vietnam War?

Three 20th century US Presidents were in the USAR (US Army Reserves established in the 20th century): Harry Truman, Missouri Army National Guard (Artillery); Ronald Reagon, USAR/California Army National Guard (Cavalry); George Bush JUNIOR, Texas AIR National Guard (F-102 Delta Dagger jet).

With much controversy over Bush's Delta Dagger being an obsolete jet, thus his being assigned to it to avoid combat in Vietnam; the F-102 Delta Dagger did serve in combat during the war, as both a ground attack fighter-bomber and an air to air combatant. Approximately 14 Delta Daggers were lost in Vietnam, one in aerial combat with a NVAF MiG-21 (shot down by an air to air missile on 03 February 1968), the USAF pilot, LT Wiggins was killed. NVAF LT. Nguyen Van Coc from the 921st Fighter Regiment was credited with the aerial victory.

Do you have to pay back gi bill if you get dicharged from National Guard?

That depends on what type of discharge you got. If it is a general or dishonorable because you did not fulfill you're obligations with the Guard, then yes you are responsible to pay back what ever the amount was awarded to you.

What are the unit listings for Texas National Guard?

Bear in mind that the National Guard comprises both the Army National Guard and Air National Guard. The major subordinate commands of the Texas Army National Guard and Air National Guard are listed in the corresponding Wikipedia articles for each, which you can access by clicking the related links at the bottom.

Which National Guard troops served in Desert Storm?

Too many to list. I myself served with the 134th Maintenance Company under the 1st Army.

What National Guard jobs have enlistment bonuses?

Recruiters have a list of jobs that are eligable for bonuses. A particular job could have a bonus eligability one month and change the next depending on it's need to have it filled by members.

Can an active duty military member convicted of a state felony in Texas still fire weapons for military service?

If that member wasn't discharged for being convicted of said felony, then by all means I would assume so.

The only reason I can think of where a soldier convicted of any crime would be prohibited from handling a weapon is for Domestic Violence. If the soldier committed an act of Domestic Violence and was convicted of a lesser charge (like Battery), that doesn't count.