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Air National Guard

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Air National Guard ANG a separate reserve component of the U.S. Air Force, its mission is to provide ready units at the national level (to support national security objectives), state level (to protect life and property; to preserve peace, order, and the public safety), and at the community level (to participate in local, state, and national programs).

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