Do you realize how active the National Guard is in the United States? They do more than protect us overseas, they also respond to domestic emergencies of all types, combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions, and more. They exhibit equal speed, strength and efficiency in all areas of their professional careers whether the call is from the state governor or the President of the United States.
Answering the Call of Duty in the Toughest Situations
Guard Soldiers are poised and ready to help out in the toughest situations.The state National Guard is divided into units stationed in each of the 50 states and US territories. They may be called up for active duty by state governors or territorial adjutant general to help respond to domestic emergencies and disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes.
The recent onslaught of tornadoes touching down in the US has kept the National Guard very busy. From Joplin, Missouri to Birmingham, Alabama, Guard Soldiers have been doing their part to assist the citizens of communities devastated by these powerful storms.
The Arizona National Guard Uses Pins For Its Family Programs
The Arizona National Guard contacted us with a request for a custom lapel pin that they could use for their Family Programs. The design that we created for them was simple and very straightforward. The round pin features the name of the unit, the division that the pins were intended for, and an image of the state of Arizona with a family standing in front of it. Designs like these are effective for a number of reasons. Here are a few to think about:
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Text and images make them easily recognizable. People will not question the role members of the National Guard is playing when they see the custom lapel pins being worn on shirts, jackets, and hats.
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Pins can promote emergency preparedness. Before disaster strikes, custom lapel pins can be used as a way to promote preparedness. These items can be handed out at community events or even be attached to First Aid Kits that are handed out by hospitals and health clinics.
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A multitude of design options makes each unit's pins unique and appealing. From the size, shape, colors, and style of pins selected to the image and text featured on them, custom lapel pins vary from customer to customer. This makes it easy for each National Guard unit to have their very own lapel pins.
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Lapel pins can be given to Guard Soldiers as a way of saying, "Thanks for all that you do." Businesses and organizations can also give pins to Soldiers as a way of encouraging their continued service and showing gratitude for all the hard work that they do.
The National Guard has been assisting citizens in the United States and abroad since 1903. Custom lapel pins featuring information about a particular unit or division of this highly regarded branch of the military can help those in need. Whether assisting in a clean-up effort on US soil or helping citizens abroad, one thing remains true. Guard Soldiers deserve recognition for all that they do.