[Alberta's Child]

Even when National Guard troops are "federalized" under a Presidential call-up, the State Area Commands (STARCs), the state National Guard Bureaus, and the Adjutants General are responsible for the readiness of nonfederalized units but do not report to the U.S. Department of Defense.

The two-star generals who command the state National Guards report to the governors, not the Defense Department. The Adjutants General are not required to meet any military service or education requirements of active duty military personnel.

[niteowl77]

I'm aware of the chain(s) involved, thank you very much. If you still believe that state flags are more appropriate to cover a soldier's remains, so be it.