You learn something new every day…
Until recently, I thought the National Guard was strictly a domestic operation designed to protect people here at home.
While the Army, Navy and Air Force were designed to protect us in international conflict, I was always under the impression that the purpose of the National Guard was to make sure we had sufficient protections and help back here at home, if our military was deployed elsewhere.
I was shocked to learn that is NOT the case.
In fact, all 50 states have deployed troops overseas just within the last 4 years, with many currently deployed as we speak!
Once again, it’s America LAST for the Biden Regime!
Draining our resources and our treasure and sending them everywhere but the actual United States.
This is so wrong!
Here is a comprehensive list of all 50 states and where their National Guard units have deployed:
1. Alabama
- Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa
- Recent Missions: Supporting Operation Spartan Shield in Kuwait and security operations in the Horn of Africa.
2. Alaska
- Deployment Focus: Asia-Pacific
- Recent Missions: Working closely with Mongolia as part of the State Partnership Program and supporting disaster relief efforts in the Pacific(
).
3. Arizona
- Deployment Focus: Middle East
- Recent Missions: Arizona’s National Guard has provided troops to Kuwait for Operation Spartan Shield.
4. Arkansas
- Deployment Focus: Middle East
- Recent Missions: The Arkansas National Guard has contributed to operations in Iraq and Kuwait, particularly in logistics and sustainment roles(
)(
).
5. California
- Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa
- Recent Missions: Supporting NATO efforts in Europe, especially in Romania, and assisting with humanitarian aid in Africa(
).
6. Colorado
- Deployment Focus: Europe
- Recent Missions: Colorado’s National Guard has been involved in NATO exercises in Eastern Europe(
).
7. Connecticut
- Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa
- Recent Missions: Units have been deployed to Djibouti for security operations and supporting Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq(
).
8. Delaware
- Deployment Focus: Europe
- Recent Missions: Delaware’s Air National Guard has participated in NATO operations, particularly involving airlift missions to Eastern Europe.
9. Florida
- Deployment Focus: Central America and Middle East
- Recent Missions: Florida’s National Guard has supported counter-drug operations in Central America and has participated in missions in the Middle East(
).
10. Georgia
- Deployment Focus: Europe and Middle East
- Recent Missions: Georgia deployed over 1,000 troops to Europe and the Middle East for a combination of support operations and multinational exercises(
).
11. Hawaii
- Deployment Focus: Asia-Pacific
- Recent Missions: Hawaii’s National Guard has been involved in Pacific-based training exercises and partnerships, particularly with Indonesia.
12. Idaho
- Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa
- Recent Missions: Deployed troops to Europe for Air Defender exercises and to Africa for African Lion exercises(
).
13. Illinois
- Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa
- Recent Missions: Illinois troops have been involved in Operation Spartan Shield and supporting operations in Djibouti(
).
14. Indiana
- Deployment Focus: Middle East
- Recent Missions: Deployed 600 soldiers to the Middle East as part of Operation Spartan Shield in September 2024(
).
15. Iowa
- Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa
- Recent Missions: Participating in multinational exercises, including NATO-led operations.
16. Kansas
- Deployment Focus: Europe
- Recent Missions: Kansas units have been actively involved in NATO training missions.
17. Kentucky
- Deployment Focus: Middle East
- Recent Missions: Supporting peacekeeping operations in Kosovo and Middle Eastern security efforts.
18. Louisiana
- Deployment Focus: Central and South America
- Recent Missions: Focused on disaster relief and counter-drug operations(
)(
).
19. Maine
- Deployment Focus: Africa
- Recent Missions: Deployed personnel to Africa for security operations and training with African nations.
20. Maryland
- Deployment Focus: Europe and Middle East
- Recent Missions: Maryland’s National Guard has contributed to NATO exercises in Europe and provided combat support in the Middle East(
).
21. Massachusetts
- Deployment Focus: Africa and Europe
- Recent Missions: Focused on peacekeeping and humanitarian missions in Africa, as well as NATO operations in Europe.
22. Michigan
- Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa
- Recent Missions: Deployed troops to Sierra Leone as part of the State Partnership Program and contributed to NATO missions(
).
23. Minnesota
- Deployment Focus: Middle East
- Recent Missions: Deployed 550 soldiers to Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield(
).
24. Mississippi
- Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa
- Recent Missions: Supporting ongoing missions in Africa and assisting with peacekeeping in the Middle East.
25. Missouri
- Deployment Focus: Europe and Middle East
- Recent Missions: Contributed to logistics support in both regions(
).
26. Montana
- Deployment Focus: Middle East and Europe
- Recent Missions: Montana’s National Guard has been engaged in NATO training in Europe and deployed troops to the Middle East for support operations(
)(
).
27. Nebraska
- Deployment Focus: Europe
- Recent Missions: Participated in NATO’s Ample Strike exercises and provided air refueling support for European missions(
).
28. Nevada
- Deployment Focus: Asia-Pacific and Europe
- Recent Missions: Nevada Guard members have supported Pacific-based training exercises and European defense initiatives(
)(
).
29. New Hampshire
- Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa
- Recent Missions: New Hampshire Guard units have been deployed to support peacekeeping efforts in Africa and Middle Eastern operations(
).
30. New Jersey
- Deployment Focus: Europe
- Recent Missions: New Jersey units have played a key role in NATO’s rotational presence in Europe(
).
31. New Mexico
- Deployment Focus: Central America and Europe
- Recent Missions: Involved in humanitarian missions in Central America and NATO’s defense operations in Europe(
)(
).
32. New York
- Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa
- Recent Missions: New York has contributed to peacekeeping missions in Africa and combat readiness efforts in Europe(
).
33. North Carolina
- Deployment Focus: Europe and Middle East
- Recent Missions: North Carolina National Guard members have supported peacekeeping and training missions in Kosovo and NATO-led efforts in Eastern Europe(
)(
).
34. North Dakota
- Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa
- Recent Missions: North Dakota troops have supported operations in Africa and provided logistics support in the Middle East(
)(
).
35. Ohio
- Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa
- Recent Missions: Ohio Guard units have been deployed to Europe to support NATO and contributed to peacekeeping efforts in Africa(
).
36. Oklahoma
- Deployment Focus: Europe
- Recent Missions: Oklahoma National Guard has participated in multinational exercises in Europe, particularly focused on logistics and support operations(
).
37. Oregon
- Deployment Focus: Kosovo and Europe
- Recent Missions: Oregon troops have been deployed to Kosovo as part of NATO peacekeeping operations(
).
38. Pennsylvania
- Deployment Focus: Middle East and Europe
- Recent Missions: Pennsylvania National Guard units have been active in both the Middle East and Europe, focusing on NATO missions(
)(
).
39. Rhode Island
- Deployment Focus: Africa and Europe
- Recent Missions: Rhode Island has supported humanitarian missions in Africa and participated in NATO exercises(
).
40. South Carolina
- Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa
- Recent Missions: South Carolina has contributed troops to peacekeeping operations in Africa and supported Middle Eastern security efforts(
).
41. South Dakota
- Deployment Focus: Europe
- Recent Missions: South Dakota has participated in NATO-led operations and provided logistics support in Europe(
).
42. Tennessee
- Deployment Focus: Middle East
- Recent Missions: Deployed over 700 soldiers as part of Operation Spartan Shield in the Middle East(
)(
).
43. Texas
- Deployment Focus: Europe
- Recent Missions: Texas units have been involved in training exercises in Estonia as part of NATO efforts(
).
44. Utah
- Deployment Focus: Middle East and Europe
- Recent Missions: Utah Guard members have participated in Operation Spartan Shield and NATO defense initiatives(
)(
).
45. Vermont
- Deployment Focus: Africa
- Recent Missions: Vermont has contributed to peacekeeping and security operations in Africa, working closely with U.S. Africa Command(
)(
).
46. Virginia
- Deployment Focus: Asia-Pacific and Europe
- Recent Missions: Virginia units have participated in multinational exercises in South Korea and training missions in Europe(
)(
).
47. Washington
- Deployment Focus: Asia-Pacific
- Recent Missions: Washington National Guard units have been involved in Pacific defense operations, focusing on partnerships with Asian nations(
)(
).
48. West Virginia
- Deployment Focus: Middle East
- Recent Missions: West Virginia has supported combat operations in the Middle East and contributed to multinational training(
).
49. Wisconsin
- Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa
- Recent Missions: Wisconsin has deployed over 300 soldiers to the Horn of Africa and the Middle East(
)(
).
50. Wyoming
- Deployment Focus: Europe
- Recent Missions: Wyoming units have supported NATO operations and provided logistics support in Europe(
)(
).
When I pressed ChatGPT on the primary mission for the Guard, it admitted the primary mission was to protect the homeland and respond to domestic emergencies, but we have clearly strayed far from that stated mission:
Yes, the National Guard’s primary mission is to protect the homeland and respond to domestic emergencies, disasters, and other critical needs within the United States. This mission stems from the historical roots of the National Guard as a state-based militia, designed to assist governors in managing state emergencies, such as hurricanes, floods, fires, civil disturbances, and more.
The National Guard operates under a dual state and federal mission, meaning that while it is primarily designed to protect the interests of individual states and respond to domestic crises, it can also be federalized by the President to support broader national defense missions. When activated for federal service, the National Guard is deployed alongside the active-duty military to support U.S. interests abroad, contributing to global operations such as combat missions, peacekeeping, and humanitarian aid. This flexibility is part of the Guard’s unique role in the U.S. military structure.
While the National Guard is crucial for domestic operations, global deployments allow the Guard to support U.S. national security interests by participating in international operations and defense collaborations, often in partnership with NATO and other allies. These missions enhance the Guard’s readiness, provide vital training, and contribute to global stability, which in turn helps safeguard the U.S. at home by addressing threats abroad before they reach American shores.
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