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The National Guard (Rescue and Prevention)
The National Guard - Rescue and Prevention Author:Michael Kerrigan This book pays tribute to many thousands of ordinary Americans who have sworn themselves to defend their country as members of the National Guard. The role of the 'citizen-soldier' is enshrined in U.S. tradition, dating back to those militias first formed by settlers in the 17th century. That same spirit of community self-defense would inspire t... more »he companies, which, more than 100 years later, would rise up against the British to inaugurate the world's greatest democracy. Since that time, wherever America has been under threat, the National Guard has led to the defense, forming a first line of defense for America - not only against enemies, but also during natural disasters. "The National Guard" offers an exciting introduction to the National Guard, including its past, its present, and its future following the events of September 11, 2001. This book includes: the National Guard's distinguished service record in defense of American democracy; its organizational structure; and, its unique constitutional status as both a federal and state institution. Its twofold role as a military and civil-defense organization, and the skills and strategies required for each role. The special contribution the National Guard will make in coming years to 'homeland defense'.« less