Chrisser,
I don’t know what state you are in, but many states have something called a “state guard,” which is a part of state military forces, but not federal military forces.
I believe there are 18 states with a state guard. Most have age cutoffs at 60.
I live in Texas and the Texas State Guard, which has Army, Air, Naval and Marine components, are very active. They wear the uniforms of their respective branches with the state flag instead of the US flag. They have been deployed by the governor for state emergencies. They are not issued weapons, but may use there own to qualify, although qualifications aren’t required.
IMO, every state should have very active state guards. It has traditionally been the states’ responsibilities. Since the National Guard is heavily federalized, the states have been stripped of the powers orginally intended.
I am moving to Oklahoma, which has statutes for such a force, but where no such force exists. I find that unacceptable and will be sending letters to my state legislators and the governor’s office.
I’m in OH.
Coincidentally, I was just on the OHMR site; http://ohmr.ohio.gov/
I had no idea such an organization existed. Looks very interesting although the info on the site is pretty vague. Anybody here a member?
I’d have to lose a few lbs to qualify.
I remember this guy, he was an exciting State Guard commander in Texas, until they booted him.