The volunteer spirit and Tennessee, an inseparable combination since 1780 when Colonel John Sevier called for “100 good men”—and 200 answered—has been a source of pride for generations of Tennesseans.
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Tennessee Air National Guard
The Tennessee Air National Guard works with the United States Air Force and National Guard Bureau to deploy and conduct operations throughout the world.
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The Adjutant General Tennessee National Guard
Major General Terry M. “Max” Haston was appointed Tennessee’s 75th Adjutant General on 1 January 2010.
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Tennessee State Guard
The Tennessee State Guard is the all-volunteer arm of the Tennessee Military Department.
It is authorized by Tennessee Code Annotated 58-1-401.

State Awards & Decorations
Tennessee National Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Tennessee State Guard Units
The Tennessee State Guard is organized as a Directorate Headquarters with four Regiments:
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Press Releases
1 February 2002 – Tennessee Army Guard Challenges National Training Center
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A Volunteer Army of Tennessee Pre-Dates the United States
The Tennessee State Guard, as the original militia of the state, was actually formed during the Revolutionary War.
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Contact Information
Tennessee Department of Military
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