To: A Navy Vet
I am surprised that you left out the State Defence Forces (variously called State Guards, State Military Reserves, State Militias, etc.). These are organised in 28 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. They are officially part of the Organised Militia (as it is termed in Maryland, my state), but have no Federal duties or responsibilities, and receive no Federal funds, unlike the National Guard. Some states maintain only small cadres in their Defense Forces, others have large and active organizations. You should inquire if your state has a DF, and if so, how to join (usually, a parallel unit is maintained at each NG Armory). If your state does not have a Defense Force, contact your state legislators and demand that they organise one.
84 posted on
10/18/2001 10:43:42 PM PDT by
VietVet
To: VietVet
Didn't think of them. That's why I asked others to post their suggestions.
A Friday evening big Ranger bump.
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