national guard

Presents information about the National Guard, discussing its structure and its unique status as a federal and state institution, and the job it does to provide defense and assist in times of natural disaster.

Readers get an up-close-and-personal look at what it's like to have a family member in the National Guard. It also explores the National Guards history, modern tools and technology, and career opportunities.

Henri Cazaus, one of the world's most feared and deadly terrorists, begins a campaign of vindication and revenge against the United States, using commercial aircraft purchased from an airline graveyard wholesaler to drop bombs on unsuspecting critical targets.

San Francisco defense attorney Dismas Hardy takes on the apparently simple caseload of a lawyer who has disappeared and becomes embroiled in a murder case involving a National Guard Reservist who served in Iraq, the ex-Navy SEAL and private contractor who slept with the reservist's girlfriend, and, possibly, a conspiracy led by the U.S.

Describes the history, role, training, and duties of the United States National Guard.

Photographs and simple text provides a behind-the-scenes look into the U.S. Army National Guard, their mission, and the skills and equipment they use to defend the country.

A color-illustrated look at the methods used by the National Guard to protect Americans. Also includes a chronology, glossary, and list of further resources.