The military organization we know today as the National Guard came into existence with a direct declaration on Dec. 13, 1636 when the Massachusetts General Court in Salem established that all able-bodied men between the ages of 16 and 60 were required to join the militia. To all of our citizen warriors (past and present) who represent the reserve components of our Armed Forces, whether guard or reserve... *salute to you all*
all able-bodied men between the ages of 16 and 60 were required to join the militia Required? Does it means man between the ages of 16 and 60 have to join the national guards? But that's a huge number......
