USD Football 1991

We live next door to you. We work with you. We teach your children. Build your homes. Pilot and maintain commercial airlines. Even repair your automobiles. We're from all walks of life. And while we're really no different from you, something very important sets us apart. We're America's citizen-soldiers. Dedicated to coming to your aid at a moment's notice. To protect your home. And defend our homeland. Yet, most Americans are unaware of just how many ways they depend on us. On the frontline in Operation DesertStorm. On the frontline in the War on Drugs. On the frontline in local and state emergen· cies. On the frontline in nation•buildingefforts around the world. The Guard is there, defending the National interest, protecting our citizens and adding value to our states and nation. The truth is that almost half the Army's combat units belong to the Army National Guard. You'll find us using the latest technology and equipment. From state of the art artillery units in Desert Storm to engineering and medical units helping our international neighbors. And the Air National Guard? Today, we're a major contributor in all Air Force missions. From frontline fighter aircraft, medical evacuation and engineering units, to tactical and strategic airlift, and aerial refueling aircraft. We were

airborne in the first hours of Desert Shield and Desert Storm. We face other enemies, too. Fighting alongside the U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Customs Service, we help keep millions of dollars worth ofillegal drugs from ever reaching our children. The NationalGuard was formed to protect our colonies over 350 years ago. Close to 186,000 Guardsmen were killed or wounded overseas during World War II. Almost the same number were called to action during the KoreanWar. In Vietnam, Guardsmen received over1,700medals for bravery. In Operation DesertStorm, 72,000Guardsmen were called to duty with over 40,000 serving in the Gulf. Unlike other branches of the Armed Forces, the National Guard's charge is two-fold. Times of disaster, strife and need find the National Guard always ready to lend a hand-whether it's halfway around the world or right in our own backyard. The National Guard is the finest men and women of your hometown. Wtre skilled. Capable. Intelli- ..,..=; gent. We're Americans at their best. And that's the truth. NATIONAL AmericansAt Their Best. GUARD THE NATIONALGUARD