With that order, what we now know as America's National Guard was born. The idea was simple: Establish an Army of citizen-soldiers who could be called upon to fight when needed. In 1636 ...

Established in 1636, the Army National Guard is the oldest component of the U.S. Armed Forces. Its nearly 328,000 service members serve as the primary combat reserve of the U.S. Army. Kendrick ...

It marks the day the first militia in North America was organized in Massachusetts in 1636. As is tradition ... 11,000 ...

The National Guard was established as early as December 13, 1636, when the Massachusetts Bay ... and 101st Engineer Battalion of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Also Read | What is Places ...