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National Guard
noun
state military forces, in part equipped, trained, and quartered by the U.S. government, and paid by the U.S. government, that become an active component of the army when called into federal service by the president in civil emergencies.
National Guard
noun
(sometimes not capitals) the armed force, first commanded by Lafayette, that was established in France in 1789 and existed intermittently until 1871
(in the US) a state military force that can be called into federal service by the president
National Guard
The volunteer military forces of each state, which the governor of a state can summon in times of civil disorder or natural disaster. Through congressional and presidential order, the National Guard can be called into service in the regular United States army.
Example Sentences
The National Guard referred all inquiries to U.S.
“Deport the invaders, or surrender to insurrection,” Miller said as the administration deployed National Guard troops to the city.
Yet even the team’s biggest fans found it hard to celebrate given what was going on just a dozen miles away, where hundreds of people protested in front of police, National Guard troops and U.S.
There were confrontations between protesters and National Guard soldiers near the Federal Building and tear gas was fired to disperse the crowds.
The 9th Circuit stayed Breyer’s ruling hours after he issued a temporary restraining order that would have allowed California leaders to withdraw the National Guard soldiers from L.A.
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