Guard member's train in their selected job specialty, as do active duty soldiers with the exception that they train one weekend a month and two weeks a year. Guard members are always ready if called upon by their Governor or the President of the United States. The National Guard provides assistance throughout Wisconsin during domestic emergencies such as tornadoes, floods and more. Federally the Guard maintains properly trained and equipped units, available for prompt mobilization for war, national emergency or as otherwise needed. The Guard plays a very important role in today's total Army.
Members range from doctors and lawyers to college students and everyone in between.
There are housewives, teachers, and ministers in the Army National Guard. There are many reasons for joining the Guard. Regardless of the reason for joining, a special pride comes with serving side by side with other people in your community. Guard units across America play an important role in their community. The largest part-time employer in Wisconsin, the Army National Guard brings additional spending dollars into local communities.