How to Find Someone in the National Guard

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States, and is one of the nation's longest enduring institutions, that offers opportunities for dedicated men and women to learn in a productive environment and grow as a Guard. Connecting with a certain individual of the National Guard is easy and common, as many family members and friends, or even individuals in the general public, are looking to communicate their gratitude to a specific National Guard service member.

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  Visit Military.com, and click on the "Buddy finder" category, to find a specific soldier that is in the National Guard. Use your full name as you fill out the search window, as well as other necessary information, from your zip code to your email address. This window will ask for the service and status that you are a part of, if this does not apply, use the "None" option.

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  Agree to the various terms and conditions that are applied with moving forward with your search, by pressing the box with your mouse. If you have questions, read through the information by clicking on the link provided.

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  Click on the "Join Now" button to continue your search efforts. Use the "Service" option at the top of this window, and click on the "Find buddy" option. This opens up the directory of listed members of the National Guard and other military populations, specifically following the information you provide, from the soldiers name, to status and base location. Be as specific as possible, to quickly locate the soldier you intend to contact.