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The National Guard got its inception in 1636 when each state had its own militia. Mandated by the Constitution in 1787, this became the foundation for the National Guard’s units today. The National Guard is a reserve military force made up of members from each state as well as Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia. They are at the command of the state/territory governor as well as the president and can be called upon at a moment’s notice. Today, the National Guard c …