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I'm Lieutenant General John Jensen ,

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the 22nd Director of the Army National

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Guard . Since our founding in 16 36 the

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Army Guard has grown from small state

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militias to be the Army's primary

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combat reserve , providing operational

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forces and strategic depth for the

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nation . Our primary mission is to

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fight and win our nation's wars .

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Training for the combat mission and

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taking part in overseas operations .

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Insurers were prepared to respond to

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disasters and emergencies at home while

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building enduring partnerships at every

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level . We will compete , fight and win

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across all domains to defend the

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country , ensure our national interests

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abroad and protect our communities . We

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have a culturally diverse and talented

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group of men and women on our team . My

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top priority is placing people first

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and developing professional , ethical

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and caring leaders . People . Our

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number one priority . Our units and

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soldiers are well trained and equipped ,

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adaptable , ready and responsive . Our

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soldiers also bring civilian acquired

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skill sets to the fight , offering

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additional skill sets to find solutions ,

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improve efficiencies and innovate to

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meet mission success . I am honored to

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serve as the director of such an

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amazing force . Our soldiers and

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civilians are dedicated and committed

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and I am proud of how this force rises

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to the challenge . Each time our nation

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calls , we are always ready . Always

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there