Kansas Army National Guard | |
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Active | August 30, 1855–present |
Country | United States of America |
Allegiance | State of Kansas |
Type | ARNG Headquarters Command |
Size | more than 5,200 authorized |
Part of | Kansas National Guard Army National Guard |
Garrison/HQ | City of Topeka and City of Salina |
Commanders | |
Commander | BG Anthony V. Mohatt |
Chief of Staff | COL Paul W. Schneider |
The Kansas Army National Guard is a component of the Army National Guard and the Kansas National Guard. Kansas Army National Guard units are trained and equipped as part of the United States Army. The same ranks and insignia are used and National Guardsmen are eligible to receive all United States military awards. The Kansas Guard also bestows a number of state awards for local services rendered in or to the state of Kansas. It is, along with the Kansas Air National Guard, an element of the Kansas National Guard.