1. State Senior Enlisted Leader
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: NORTH CAROLINA
Ready, Reliable, Responsive, and Relevant
Key Facts
FY13 Federal Army National Guard Spending in North Carolina: $296,405,066
FY13 ARNG Soldiers Authorized for North Carolina: 10,212
As of January 2014, 25 NCARNG Soldiers have given their lives in theater (OEF/OIF) since 9/11
Recent Missions and Accomplishments:
The NCARNG mobilized and deployed more than 15,400 Soldiers since 9/11
The Field Artillery mobilized 428 Soldiers in support of operations in the Sinai Peninsula
The NCARNG continue to be a leader in Domestic Operations (DOMOPS). The NCARNG supported the 2012 Democratic National Convention with more than 2,400 Soldiers and Airmen. In preparation for the convention, the NCARNG Citizen-Soldiers led a national-level exercise, from four states and dozens of local, state and federal agencies.
NCARNG rotary wing aviation, as a member of the NC Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (NC HART); providing a service to the citizens of NC otherwise not supported by any other organization, performed three rescues in FY13.
MG Gregory A. Lusk
Adjutant General
CSM John H. Swart
State Senior Enlisted Leader
NCARNG Economic Impact (FY13)
Military Pay and Allowances: $167,908,966
Operations and Maintenance: $128,496,100
Total Federal Spending*: $296,405,066
*Total includes Active Guard and Reserve pay. Total does not include pay for Soldiers mobilized into full-time federal service, military education benefit spending (i.e. GI Bill), state and other spending. Economic studies indicate that federal spending has an economic impact in a state of up to double the actual federal spending amount.
Soldiers of the 5-113th Field Artillery conducting dismounted squad level drills while training in the Sinai Peninsula
Command Sergeant Major Robert Winzenried, the U.S. Northern Command senior Non-Commissioned Officer, coins Soldiers from the 211th Military Police Company who are standing guard at critical locations during the Democratic National Convention
UH-60L from C/1-131 Kill Devils conducts NC HART rescue training in conjunction with NC Emergency Management at Lake James State Park, North Carolina

2. Always Ready – Ready Team!
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: NORTH CAROLINA
Ready, Reliable, Responsive, and Relevant
By The Numbers (FY13):
Individual Soldiers who:
Served in Iraq from 9/11 to the end of FY13: 10,805
Served in Afghanistan from 9/11 to the end of FY13: 1,778
Served in Afghanistan in FY13: 410
Served overseas (other than in Iraq or Afghanistan) from 9/11 to the end of FY13: 1,961
Served overseas (other than in Iraq or Afghanistan) in FY13: 1,427
Served on federal duty in the continental US from 9/11 to the end of FY13: 856
Facilities and Equipment
93 Readiness Centers, 3 Training Sites, 17 Surface Equipment Maintenance Facilities, and 2 Army Aviation Facilities
Major NCARNG Units
Joint Forces Headquarters, 60th Troop Command
30th Armored Brigade Combat Team
113th Sustainment Brigade
130th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
139th Regional Training Institute
449th
Theater Aviation Brigade
Always Ready – Ready Team!