Federalization of the North Dakota Air National Guard occurred during the Korean War , with the unit mobilized and ordered to active duty in 1951 , returning to Fargo and state control in 1953 . It also occurred following the September 11 attacks in 2001 , when hundreds of airmen were voluntarily recalled to active duty status for Operation Noble Eagle , under the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the " all States agreement "
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
North Dakota Air National Guard