The National Guard enables its troops to respond to domestic emergencies, combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions and more both at home and abroad. The SD Army National Guard facilities in Sioux Falls include the National Guard Armory, the 196th Regional Training Institute, a small arms firing range, and the Unit Training Equipment Site. Identification cards for service members, dependents, and retirees may be obtained by calling to make a appointment. The National Guard sponsors and is host to STARBASE, a program that teaches elementary students the merits of science in a well-rounded education.

The National Guard enables its troops to respond to domestic emergencies, combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions and more both at home and abroad. The SD Army National Guard facilities in Sioux Falls include the National Guard Armory, the 196th Regional Training Institute, a small arms firing range, and the Unit Training Equipment Site. Identification cards for service members, dependents, and retirees may be obtained by calling to make a appointment. The National Guard sponsors and is host to STARBASE, a program that teaches elementary students the merits of science in a well-rounded education.

Assists Guard members with Education counseling and funding; Federal tuition assistance; GI Bill benefits; Education planning; Updating college and degree changes; GoArmyEd case resolutions; Career and goal assistance and Interpreting career assessment results.

The South Dakota Air National Guard provides combat capable aircraft, aircrew, support personnel, and equipment to augment existing active forces during times of crisis, national emergencies, or war. Deployments, exercises and direct support to the Air Combat Command of the United States Air Force on a day-to-day basis, give the South Dakota Air National Guard members the constant training needed to maintain their level of readiness.

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight, and win...in air, space, and cyberspace.