with the Army and Air Force staffs in programs pertaining to the National Guard. The NGB is responsible for administering programs for the development and maintenance of Army and Air National Guard units in the 50 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, and Guam. There are many programs administered through NGB that serve youth populations, including the Youth Challenge Program, Partners in Education, HUMVEE School Program, YOU CAN School Program, and Guard Fit Challenge. As of December 31, 2011, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. See also National Guard of the United States Army National Guard of the United States Air National Guard of the United States References External links Globalsecurity.Org: History of National Guard Kentucky ARNG Military History e-Museum National Guard (United States)