What is the Role of the National Guard?

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The role of the National Guard has changed in a somewhat controversial fashion over the years. It went from being a defensive unit to one on active duty.

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What is the Role of the National Guard?

The role of the National Guard has changed in a somewhat controversial fashion over the years. It went from being a defensive unit to one on active duty.

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What is the primary role of a national guard?

To defend and assist the United States and it's local state.

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What is the National Guard?

The national guard is a specific branch of the United States Military. Until recent years the primary task of this branch was to defend us on our turf.

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What does the National Guard do?

I always thought the Army, Marines and Navy fought for the nation at home and abroad. The National guard is to protect the nation's borders and at home. We sent 37,000 to Iraq and

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