Center for the Study of the National Guard
Center for the Study of the National Guard
A Central Hub to Honor and Preserve the Guard鈥檚 Legacy
As the U.S. National Guard has evolved from 鈥渨eekend warriors鈥� to a formidable battlefield force, its remarkable journey deserves a dedicated home. Despite its rich 300-year history, the Guard has been without a central archive to capture and celebrate its contributions.
Recognizing this need, 欧美AV's Dale Center for the Study of War & Society and Center for Oral History & Cultural Heritage joined forces to document the Mississippi National Guard鈥檚 stories, studying the history of warfare and its influence on soldiers and civilians.
From this project, the need for a central hub became evident. In collaboration with Southern Miss and the National Guard Bureau, the Center will establish a central repository for archival materials and oral histories. This repository will function as a national resource for the study of the Guard鈥檚 past, present, and future.
"We want to make Southern Miss an academic home for past, present and future National Guard service personnel and their families. A place where their stories of service and sacrifice can be preserved and can be told."
-Kevin Greene, Center Co-Founder & Co-Director
In the News
欧美AV Enters Agreement with The National Guard Bureau to Establish Center to Study Guard
Founding Sponsors
The (AFBA) is proud to be a founding partner of The Center for the Study of the National Guard. This partnership underscores AFBA鈥檚 unwavering commitment to supporting the National Guard community.
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of the National Guard. Explore how you can make a difference:
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