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 ...

For military members, coming back from overseas can be quite an adjustment. "There's a shock to the system," said LTC Jay Hackett.

About 7,800 National Guard troops were on duty as part of a large interagency presence to ensure the peaceful transition of power during ...

Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers prepare to depart for a yearlong deployment to the Middle East. They will serve with ...