As of my last update in October 2023, the current chief of the National Guard Bureau is General Daniel R. Hokanson. He has held this position since August 2020, overseeing the National Guard's operations and advising the President and Secretary of Defense on National Guard matters. Please verify this information for any updates beyond that date.
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 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 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.
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Yes, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) is a service chief. The CNO is one of the "Chiefs" that make up the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The others are Chief of staff of the Army, Commandant of the Marine Core, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, and the Chairman & Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
the commander in chief.
The governor of Illinois can call out the National Guard for emergencies.
The Governor of Alabama, which is currently Robert R. Riley.
Non-Federalized: State Governor -> State Adjutant General -> State National Guard Units Federalized: President of the United States of America -> Joint Chief of Staff -> State Adjutant General -> State National Guard Units
Commander-in-Chief's Guard was created in 1776.
Commander-in-Chief's Guard ended in 1783.