Massachusetts volunteer Militia

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This is over 5 years old, but it gives some information on the Massachusetts State Guard (as it is named today.) Anybody wanna join? I mean, where else are you going to get free training. [wink]



The Massachusetts Volunteer Militia


February 10, 2004



Members of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia (MVM) have been drilling at the Joint Force Headquarters - Massachusetts in direct support of the state mission of the Massachusetts National Guard.

The MVM is a volunteer organization that allows citizens to support the activities of the National Guard. "This is a great organization for those who want to give something back to the community, but for one reason or another cannot enlist in the Massachusetts National Guard. We are lucky to have them," noted Maj. Gen. George W. Keefe, The Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard.

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The mission of the MVM is:


1. To provide service and support to the Massachusetts National Guard during full or partial mobilization.
2. To provide service and support to the National Guard during normal day-to-day planning operations, and other non-activation activities.
3. Assume state missions of the National Guard following mobilization.
4. Renders support to military and civilian authorities during domestic emergencies, national disasters, and military ceremonial events.
5. Assist in the training and readiness of the National Guard and conduct other missions as assigned by The Adjutant General.


CPL Michael J. Pietrowicz (MA) of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia works the front desk at Joint Force Headquarters - Massachusetts under the direction of Massachusetts National Guard SGT Kurt Bouron.

In addition, MVM will develop plans, prepare and conduct realistic and meaningful training, support the training and readiness of the National Guard, and conduct missions and other tasks as assigned by the direction of The Adjutant General, in accordance with applicable Massachusetts National Guard policies.



The Director of the MVM is Col. (MA) Ronald J. Bruchmann, and additional information on the organization can be obtained by contacting Col. (MA) Todd Miles at

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Massachusetts State Guard
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The Massachusetts State Guard (MASG) is one of the State Military Forces of Massachusetts. The guard reports directly to the State Adjutant General and is under the command of the Governor.[1]

The MASG is composed of volunteers who operate solely within Massachusetts and may not be called into federal service. The force has regular and auxiliary branches, with regular-branch volunteers pledging a 3-year enlistment with attendance requirements. It is headquartered in Milford, with Regional Support Battalions located in Reading, Bourne, Worcester, Westfield and Pittsfield.

The MASG assists the United States National Guard forces, assumes state missions when the National Guard is deployed, provides emergency support during disasters, and assists in color guards and funeral details.[2]

[edit] History

The Massachusetts General Court formed the MASG's predecessor in 1863, which served until its disbandment in 1866. It was reformed in 1898 as the Massachusetts Provisional Militia for the Spanish-American War before again being disbanded in 1899.[1]

In April 1917, the General Court again reformed the militia, renaming it the Massachusetts State Guard. It was activated during World War II and served until deactivation in February 1947, and was reactivated on a statewide bases in 1966.[1]

The Guard was renamed the Massachusetts Military Reserve in June 1994; the State Guard name was restored during the group's reorganization after the September 11, 2001 attacks.[1]

[edit] References

1. ^ a b c d Massachusetts State Guard Web site: "Who We Are" http://mastateguard.com/about.html

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