Alaska Army National Guard
Component of the US Army and military of the U.S. state of Alaska / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Alaska Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Along with the Alaska Air National Guard, it makes up the Alaska National Guard. Alaska Army National Guard units are trained and equipped as part of the United States Army. The same ranks and insignia are used and National Guardsmen are eligible to receive all United States military awards. The Alaska Guard also bestows a number of state awards for local services rendered in or to the state of Alaska.
Alaska Army National Guard | |
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Active | 1940–present |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | United States Alaska |
Branch | United States Army Army National Guard |
Type | ARNG Headquarters Command |
Part of | National Guard Bureau Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Richardson, Alaska |
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In 2006, the Alaska Army National Guard was composed of approximately 1850 soldiers and maintained 77 armories and other facilities, including Fort Greely.