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Just Like a Fire Department (02:24)

In case they are needed, members of the Air National Guard are trained to react whenever the alarm sounds.

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Air National Guard

In case they are needed, members of the Air National Guard are trained to react whenever the alarm sounds. The Air National Guard is responsible for air defense of the United States and can be mobilized during war, national emergencies or national disasters.

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