Massachusetts National Guard

Massachusetts National Guard

The Massachusetts National Guard was founded as the Massachusetts Bay Colonial Militia on December 13, 1636, and contains the oldest units in the United States Army.[1] It is currently headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts and commanded by Major General Joseph C. Carter.

Recently it was announced that the headquarters would be moved to Hanscom Air Force Base.

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Massachusetts Army National Guard

Major units of the Massachusetts Army National Guard include the following:

Camp Edwards in the Massachusetts Military Reservation, Cape Cod, Massachusetts is the major training site for Army National Guard units. Armories for the MA ARNG include Hudson Armory.

Former Units
  • 1st Battalion, 102nd Field Artillery Regiment (United States)
  • 104th Infantry Regiment (United States)

Historical Notes:

The 26th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade is descended from the 26th Infantry Division.

The 104th Infantry Regiment was raised in 1639 as the Hampshire Regiment in Springfield, MA.

The 101st Engineers, and the 181st and 182nd Infantry Regiments are the oldest combat regiments in the United States Army.

Coats of arms of the Massachusetts Army National Guard

Massachusetts Air National Guard

Otis Air National Guard Base and Barnes Municipal Airport, Massachusetts are the major Massachusetts Air National Guard bases.

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