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The Ukrainian national guard’s 5th Special Forces Regiment has been firing Javelins at night.
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David Axe, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Weeks later, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the U.S. behind riot barriers, barbed wire, and under the eyes of more than 25,000 national guard troops.
—Tess Owen, WIRED, 20 Jan. 2025
On October 6, advancing Russian troops overran a position in the town held by the Ukrainian national guard’s Kara Dag Brigade—and captured four guardsmen.
—David Axe, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
In order to defend against coups, Saudi Arabia’s armed forces had been set up as three separate institutions: the regular army, the national guard, and the security forces of the Ministry of Interior, each headed by a different branch of the House of Saud.
—Toby Matthiesen, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2017
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David Axe, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Weeks later, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the U.S. behind riot barriers, barbed wire, and under the eyes of more than 25,000 national guard troops.
—Tess Owen, WIRED, 20 Jan. 2025
On October 6, advancing Russian troops overran a position in the town held by the Ukrainian national guard’s Kara Dag Brigade—and captured four guardsmen.
—David Axe, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
In order to defend against coups, Saudi Arabia’s armed forces had been set up as three separate institutions: the regular army, the national guard, and the security forces of the Ministry of Interior, each headed by a different branch of the House of Saud.
—Toby Matthiesen, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for national guard
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Editors’ Picks 10 Gut Myths, Corrected Are Dental X-Rays Safe? Image With 1.2 million troops, North Korea’s military ranks among the world’s largest standing armies, and its entry into the war was a profound escalation in a war now approaching its fourth year.—
Marc Santora,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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China has the most manpower, with the largest standing army in the world.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Dec. 2024
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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has criticized the pardoning of the Capitol rioters, including members of the Proud Boys, Three Percenters, and Oath Keepers militia groups.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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At the time, leaders estimated that 312 militia and citizens had been killed.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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The battalion chief all Metro Fire personnel have been sent an information bulletin notifying them of the sheriff’s policy change.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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Citygate also provided a comprehensive staffing recommendation and phasing plan which laid out the addition of 25 full-time positions including 14 firefighters, six captains, three battalion chiefs, an administrative support staff and a fire inspector.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Zelensky says Ukraine's army will need to double in size if denied NATO membership Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Ukraine's army would have to double in size if denied membership to NATO.—
Security & Defense Reporter Ellie Cook , reporting from Munich,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The island is under a state of emergency until at least March 3 as authorities have shut down schools on Santorini and nearby islands and deployed rescuers and the army, according to Reuters.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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“National guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/national%20guard. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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