(n)a civilian reserve component of the United States Air Force that provides prompt mobilization during war and assistance during national emergencies, Syn.ANG
(n)a civilian reserve component of the United States Army comprised of guardsmen who serve during overseas peacekeeping missions and during local emergencies, Syn.ARNG
(n)the agency that administers the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard; provides liaison between the Army and the Air Force and various National Guard units, Syn.NGB