| North Carolina National Guard | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1663–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance |  North Carolina |
| Branch |  United States Army U.S. Air Force |
| Type | military reserve force, Organized Militia |
| Role | "To meet state and federal mission responsibilities." |
| Size | ~11,000 personnel |
| Part of | National Guard Bureau National Guard North Carolina Department of Public Safety |
| Headquarters | 1636 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 35°48′34.5″N 78°42′52.7″W / 35.809583°N 78.714639°W |
| Motto(s) | "Always Ready, Ready Team" |
| Website | nc |
| Commanders | |
| Commander in Chief (Title 10 USC) | President of the United States (when federalized) |
| Commander in Chief (Title 32 USC) | Governor of North Carolina |
| Adjutant General | MG M. Todd Hunt |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | NCNG |
The North Carolina National Guard (NCNG), commonly known as the North Carolina guard, is the National Guard component of the state of North Carolina. It is composed of North Carolina Army National Guard and North Carolina Air National Guard. The adjutant general's office is located in Raleigh.