Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The military reserve units controlled by each state of the United States, equipped by the federal government and subject to the call of either the federal or the state government.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun United States military reserves recruited by the states and equipped by the federal government; subject to call by either
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Examples
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* Though I have often had occasion to use the term National Guard, it is to be understood only as citizens armed for some temporary purpose, whose arms were taken from them as soon as that service was performed.
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* Though I have often had occasion to use the term National Guard, it is to be understood only as citizens armed for some temporary purpose, whose arms were taken from them as soon as that service was performed.
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* Though I have often had occasion to use the term National Guard, it is to be understood only as citizens armed for some temporary purpose, whose arms were taken from them as soon as that service was performed.
A Residence in France During the Years 1792 1793 1794 and 1795 Lady, An English 1797
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When I was governor of Arizona, I called the National Guard down to the border to help back up border patrol because we were having such a high influx of illegal immigration.
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Plus, I didn't see the word "troops" or the phrase National Guard in bold lettering anywhere in the information packet.
SFGate: Top News Stories Chip Johnson 2010
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"Typically, we call the National Guard and use one of their helicopters in the summer during the (marijuana) growing season to search areas."
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"Typically, we call the National Guard and use one of their helicopters in the summer during the (marijuana) growing season to search areas."
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The militia, later called the National Guard, would perform these duties for states.
Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011
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The militia, later called the National Guard, would perform these duties for states.
Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011
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However, courts have upheld a dual system for National Guards, in which service members serve simultaneously in their state guards and in what's called the National Guard of the United States, which allows guard units to participate in federal military actions.
Cuccinelli: Too soon to say if Va. could impose ban on gays in state guard Rosalind S. Helderman 2011
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