National Guard Armory, 1801 University Ave, Crookston, MN 56716, US

HistoryThe National Guard is a unique and essential element of the US military. Founded in 1636 as a citizen force organized to protect families and towns from hostile attacks, today's National Guard Soldiers hold civilian jobs or attend college while maintaining their military training part time, always ready to defend the American way of life in the event of an emergency. Our mission National Guard Soldiers serve both community and country. Our versatility enables us to respond to domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions and more. The Guard always responds with speed, strength and efficiency, helping to defend American freedom and ideals. Our Citizen Soldiers As a Guard Soldier, your primary area of operation is your home state. Any governor or the president himself can call on the Guard at a moment's notice. Typically, Guard Soldiers live at home, where they can be near friends and family while holding a civilian job. DrillSpecialtiesThis is a message to anyone who ever believed they could be something great when they grow up. It's an invitation to the future deliverers of promise and agents of change. To all who want to better themselves and the world around them by taking a path with purpose and being a part of something bigger. Join the heroes who have taken the vow to rebuild the broken and defend the good. Welcome to the greatest cause of your lifetime. Your own.