Where are National Guards stationed?

§ 246. National Guard units are under the dual control of the state governments and the federal government….National Guard (United States)

Do you get to choose where you are stationed in the National Guard?

And the answer is no. Before you get to boot camp while at reception you get to choose one place in the United States where you want to be stationed and you also get to choose a three places overseas where you want to be stationed.

Are National Guard armories federal buildings?

Most of the buildings—2,632—are on state-owned land. Fifty armories are located on leased property. The remainder— 484—have been constructed on federal property. The smaller Air National Guard, with 109,000 members, operates flying units from 88 locations across the nation.

Can you live anywhere if you’re in the National Guard?

Serving in the Guard will affect those around you, but as with any challenge, it can make you and your significant other stronger in the end. Also, the Guard provides more flexibility than almost any other military branch. You can live wherever you like (unlike active duty) and Guard soldiers typically deploy less.

What is the difference between Army National Guard and Army National Guard of the United States?

Is the National Guard part of the army? The United States National Guard is the reserve component of the United States Army, which is used to supplement the army, strengthening its forces with additional combat units. The National Guard units fall under the dual control of the state and federal governments.

What do they keep at National Guard armories?

Arms Vault/Armory Rooms: The arms vaults provide secure storage of all weapons and ammunition assigned to the facility.

How far can you live from your National Guard unit?

To be clear: no Reservist can be required to travel more than 100 miles between where they reside and where they are assigned to drill.