There are several. To take a specific state, the governor is the Commander in Chief, but so is the president when they fall under federal duty (when going overseas). So each state has 2 commander in chiefs.
The governor of Illinois can call out the National Guard for emergencies.
Basic Training for Illinois National Guard is 9 weeks.
The Commander in Chief of the National Guard is the President of the United States.
When National Guard troops are called to federal service, the President serves as Commander-in-Chief, so that's who it is.
The commander-in-chief of the Illinois state militia is the Governor of Illinois. This position grants the governor the authority to oversee and mobilize the state's military forces, including the Illinois National Guard. The governor can call upon the militia during emergencies, state crises, or to assist in disaster response efforts.
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.
The Commander in Chief of Louisiana's National Guard is the Governor of Louisiana. As of my last update, the Governor is John Bel Edwards, who has held the position since January 2016. The Governor oversees the state's National Guard, which includes both the Louisiana Army National Guard and the Louisiana Air National Guard.
The governor in the state level. The president on the federal level.
The ongoing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The commander-in-chief of the Texas National Guard is the Governor of Texas. This role includes overseeing both the Texas Army National Guard and the Texas Air National Guard. The Governor can mobilize the National Guard for state emergencies, such as natural disasters or civil unrest. Additionally, the Texas Adjutant General assists in managing the National Guard's operations and administration.
The address of the Illinois National Guard And Militia Historical Society is: Po Box 1311, Springfield, IL 62705-1311
the commander in chief.