<P> Both the Army National Guard and Air National Guard are expected to adhere to the same moral and physical standards as their `` full - time '' active duty and `` part - time '' reserve federal counterparts . The same ranks and insignia of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force are used by the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard , respectively , and National Guardsmen are eligible to receive all United States military awards . The respective state National Guards also bestow state awards for services rendered both at home and abroad . Under Army and Air Force regulations , these awards may be worn while on state active duty or while on Title 32 federal activation . Regular Army and Army Reserve soldiers are also authorized to accept these awards , but are not authorized to wear them . </P>
<P> Both the Army National Guard and Air National Guard are expected to adhere to the same moral and physical standards as their `` full - time '' active duty and `` part - time '' reserve federal counterparts . The same ranks and insignia of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force are used by the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard , respectively , and National Guardsmen are eligible to receive all United States military awards . The respective state National Guards also bestow state awards for services rendered both at home and abroad . Under Army and Air Force regulations , these awards may be worn while on state active duty or while on Title 32 federal activation . Regular Army and Army Reserve soldiers are also authorized to accept these awards , but are not authorized to wear them . </P>
where can the national guard be deployed to
where can the national guard be deployed to
both at home and abroad
both at home and abroad