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  2. Veterans' Preference Act - Wikipedia

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    In 1967 legislation was passed which expanded preference to all veterans who served on active duty for more than 180 days (no requirement to serve during war, campaign, or conflict) between January 31, 1955 and October 10, 1976. As with the previous year's law, National guard and reserve service was not included in this expansion.

  3. National Guard (United States) - Wikipedia

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    The title "National Guard" was used in 1824 by some New York State militia units, named after the French National Guard in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette. "National Guard" became a standard nationwide militia title in 1903, and has specifically indicated reserve forces under mixed state and federal control since 1933.

  4. List of decorations awarded by the United States National Guard

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    Washington National Guard Service Ribbon (WANGSR) - This ribbon is awarded to any Soldier of the Washington Army National Guard upon completion of five years of satisfactory service in any of the Armed Forces of the United States, or components thereof. The Soldier must be a member of the WAARNG when the ribbon is presented.

  5. List of current United States National Guard major generals

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    Alaska National Guard: State of Alaska: The Adjutant General, Alaska and Commissioner, Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: Not applicable: Major General [a] Torrence W. Saxe [81] U.S. Air Force: California National Guard: California National Guard: The Adjutant General, California: Not applicable: Major General Matthew P ...

  6. George W. Bush military service controversy - Wikipedia

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    George W. Bush joined the 147th Fighter-Interceptor Group of the Texas Air National Guard on May 27, 1968, during the Vietnam War.He committed to serve until May 26, 1974, with two years on active duty while training to fly and four years on part-time duty. [1]

  7. Reserve components of the United States Armed Forces

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    The Reserve Components of the United States Armed forces are named within Title 10 of the United States Code and include: (1) the Army National Guard, (2) the Army Reserve, (3) the Navy Reserve, (4) the Marine Corps Reserve, (5) the Air National Guard, (6) the Air Force Reserve, and (7) the Coast Guard Reserve.

  8. Excepted service - Wikipedia

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    A National Guard technician hiring authority is used for the Army Reserve Technician Program and Air Reserve Technician Program. [2] There is a Veterans Recruitment Appointment authority. [2] There are also agency-wide excepted service authorities, of which the largest are the Transportation Security Administration and Federal Aviation ...

  9. United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Wikipedia

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    The National Cemetery Administration now administers this program, which provides assistance to states and U.S. territories in establishing, expanding, and improving veterans cemeteries. [58] The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is a division of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) responsible for providing burial and memorial benefits ...