Player Embed Code: <iframe width='500' height='300' scrolling='no' frameborder='0' style='border: none; overflow: hidden; width: 500px; height: 300px;' allowtransparency='true' src='https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/549987'></iframe> Download Embed Share Your National Guard National Guard Bureau Sept. 11, 2017 | 3:56 Since 1636, the National Guard has been an indispensable force that has secured the homeland, answered the call to action and built partnerships through readiness, people and innovation. The Citizen-Warriors of the National Guard are Always Ready, Always There. The video gives a look back at the National Guard through its history until today and highlights major Guard breakthroughs from functioning as an operational force to obtaining a seat on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.