Warrenton Armory

Come see us at the 10th Annual Shoot for the Troops!

Don't start your professional life buried in student loan debt. Contact the NationalGuard and we will explain how our education and incentive programs can help you pay for college. Up to a $20k bonus, state and federal tuition assistance, GI Bill programs, etc.

WHAT DOES THE NATIONAL GUARD DO? 1. Supplements regular armed forces during times of war. The National Guard is no joke, and they serve in much the same way as the regular army in times of war. Being a reserve doesn't mean your deployment will be any safer, and you will likely find yourself in harms way. It's all a part of the Guards dual state-federal mission, so regardless, they'll be preparing for some sort of combat.... 2. National Emergencies. During a National emergency, the Guard can be called in by the president and other government entities. This would apply to a foreign power invading us, or more likely a hurricane or seismic earthquake any event that needs assistance, really. Such is the ever expanding role of the citizen-soldier. 3. State Emergencies. Much like what they do during a National Emergency, the National Guard is often called in to do the dirty work during State's of Emergency. Only difference is that on the state level, the Guard is called in by their State governor. 4. One weekend a month, two weeks a year." ... ...is the old adage about the National Guard, hence, "weekend warriors." This saying is largely wrong these days, and has almost entirely lost its relevance - more than a third of our active fighting forces in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11 have been the National Guard. They make up a huge portion of our front-line fighters. Roughly 50% of the Guard have played in the sand (overseas). Always Ready, Always There