Citizen-soldiers have played one of the most important roles in
providing an integral part to the United States national defense
system. From the earliest founding of the American militia in 1636,
to the participation of National Guard and Reserve forces in
today's war on terror, citizen-soldiers have come forward during
national emergencies to provide necessary defense. The defense
system of America has always had a need for citizen roles in the
military, which have become the foundation for the National Guard
and Reserve. These men and women have contributed greatly to their
country in times of military action, especially in their roles
since the attacks of September 11, 2001. This book provides
groundbreaking information on the contributions of these
citizen-soldiers, and gives first-hand account biographies from the
men and women that help serve America. The members of the National
Guard and Reserve have become essential to the nation's first line
of defense in both Iraq and Afghanistan in recent years. No other
book provides the extensive information and history that has shaped
this crucial extension of the American defense system.
From their creation in 1636 to the continual effort they provide
for the United States, the citizen-soldier has played an integral
part in shaping the history of America's defense system. Through
their active participation, the men and women of the National Guard
and Reserve, provide the necessary manpower that is needed to
defend the nation. They have come forward not only during times of
war but in national emergencies and in their daily lives as well.
This work provides factual articles and interpretive essays to help
examine the development of the citizen-soldier in times of war and
peace. Continually, it covers the importance of the National Guard
and Reserve from early colonial times through the current war in
Iraq. Doubler provides a human dimension of the citizen-soldier
through seven biographical sketches of key individuals. In
addition, a separate section contains extracts of the key
legislation that has shaped the National Guard and Reserves along
with an annotated chronology and bibliography for reference. No
other reference handbook provides this thorough of an examination
of the National Guard and Reserve, including groundbreaking
information on the roles and missions of these men and women in the
war on terror since the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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