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national guards  

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  • The National Guard is a military organization staffed by part-time members who are trained to supplement the active military. On occasion, the National Guard has been called to active service to assist the civil authorities in cases of natural disasters or riot situations. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement; National Guard]

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