Nebraska National Guard

The Nebraska National Guard serves dual state and federal missions. The state mission of the Nebraska National Guard is to provide trained and equipped organizations to protect life and property, and to preserve peace, order and public safety. Nebraska National Guard troops are called to state active duty to execute missions within the state when authorized by the governor. The adjutant general of Nebraska serves as both the senior military officer in charge of the Nebraska National Guard as well as the State Emergency Management director. To assist the adjutant general with the day-to-day operations of the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), an assistant director is appointed. In the event of a disaster or an emergency, local government responds using local resources. When these resources are deemed inadequate and state resources are required to cope with the situation, local officials contact NEMA day or night. NEMA assesses the disaster and makes recommendations to th...