Militia Regiments Formed: U.S. National Guard Born
Massachusetts Bay Colony organized three militia regiments to defend against the Pequot Indians, creating the direct lineage of the United States National Guard. This 1637 action established a permanent state-level military force that evolved into the nation's primary reserve component for domestic emergencies and overseas deployments.
December 13, 1636
390 years ago
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