By Maj. Gen. Donna Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. James Breckinridge Special to GUIDON Friday, we celebrate the 383rd birthday of the oldest military force in the Department of Defense — the National Guard. The Guard traces its lineage to early Massachusetts militias that defended their settlements against attack. In 1636, the National Guard answered the nation’s call to organize into three … [Read more...] about MSCoE Command Team: Celebrating the National Guard Birthday