“The Army National Guard is a unique and integral part of the Total Army,” said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, interim commanding general of the D.C. National Guard.

The Army National Guard counts over 325,000 service members across 50 states, Washington, D.C., and three territories, while the Air National Guard has a further 106,000.

Indiana National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Cook Hoosier National Guard soldiers, airmen and civilians gathered at Camp Atterbury, to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday on Friday.

The Army's birthday celebration, which coincides with Trump's birthday, represents one of many high-profile events where the DC National Guard's federal command structure comes into play.

The Iowa National Guard recognized the upcoming 250th birthday of the U.S. Army in a ceremony at Camp Dodge in Johnston on Thursday. With a little pomp and circumstance, and cake, soldiers and ...