Between Sept. 28 and Oct. 31, hundreds of guardsmen from across the three Tennessee National Guard wings brought equipment and supplies to the region.

For nearly four centuries, the Army National Guard has been responding to natural disasters or other state emergencies and standing by for activation to defend the nation when needed.

James 'Pop' Bivins joined the National Guard after Carter called for integration of units across the state. BIBB COUNTY, Ga. — James "Pop" Bivins set out to join the Georgia National Guard at 19 years ...