The New York National Guard comprises both Army National Guard and Air National Guard components. The United States Constitution specifically charges the National Guard with dual federal and state missions.... and the
The New York Air National Guard is the component of the United States Air National Guard operating within the state of New York. It is one of the two components of the New York National Guard....
The State of New York mobilized a number of militia regiments for short terms of service in the Union Army during moments of crisis in the American Civil War...