National Guard celebrates 388th birthday
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(ABC 6 News) — The National Guard turned 388 years old on Friday, and many took the day to celebrate.
On December 13, 1636, the National Guard was formed after the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony passed a law establishing formal militia companies.
It makes the National Guard the oldest military institution in the entire United States.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota National Guard is a bit younger. It was formed in 1856 — two years before Minnesota was granted statehood.