About Us

With a proud lineage of serving as the state’s militia, the South Dakota National Guard finds its origins dating back to 1862 as part of the Dakota Territory. Since that time, SDNG units have served in nearly every major U.S. war or conflict since the Civil War, while concurrently responding to domestic crises here in the state.

The National Guard is the only military component that holds a dual-mission consisting of both federal and state roles. The federal mission is to maintain trained and equipped units available for prompt mobilization for war or a national emergency. At the state level, the governor reserves the ability, under the Constitution, to call up members of the National Guard during times of natural disasters or domestic emergencies. This gives the governor the broad authority to use National Guard assets to support civil authorities in domestic requirements; from protecting lives and property to maintaining peace during civil disturbances.

The Guard is no longer a strategic reserve to the active component, but an operational force directly integrated into active-duty deployments and missions. The force structure of the SDNG is designed to meet the needs of the future force; giving the Guard an enhanced capability to respond in times of emergencies and natural disasters and to support overseas contingency operations.

Continued support and investment in the National Guard ensures that these Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen remain ready to serve in any capacity when called upon. An investment in the Guard is an investment in our communities across the state. The National Guard is also a cost-effective option for national defense, rapidly providing trained Soldiers and Airmen to augment the active component when called, but at a third of the cost.

Today’s National Guard remains strong with nearly 4,200 Soldiers and Airmen available to execute its missions. The SDNG resides in 22 communities but is made up of members from nearly every corner of the state.

SD Army National Guard

SDARNG Switchboard
605-737-6200

Adjutant General’s Office
605-737-6702

Human Resources Office
605-737-6569

Employment Verification
- Technicians: 605-737-6684
- AGR: 605-737-6685
- M-Day: 605-737-6724

Military ID Cards
605-737-6632

Lodging
Rapid City & Fort Meade
605-737-6626
Sioux Falls
605-357-2845

Military Records
605-737-6240

Military Records Request
Send SF 180 to:
SD Army National Guard
ATTN: Records
2823 W. Main St.
Rapid City, SD 57702

DA Photos/Visual Information Office
605-737-6234

Public Affairs Office
605-737-6721

Recruiting & Retention Office
605-737-6230

Information Management – Help Desk
605-737-6714

Education Office
605-737-6713

Equality/Diversity/Inclusion Program
605-737-6635

Federal Employee Assistance Program
605-737-6635

Accommodations Program for Individuals with Disabilities
605-737-6635

Judge Advocate Office
605-737-6284

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
605-737-6540

U.S. Property and Fiscal Office
605-737-6735

Military Support to Civilian Authorities
605-737-6636

Joint Operations Center
605-737-6032

SD State Partnership Program
605-737-6787

Golden Coyote Exercise Coordinator
605-737-6611

Psychological Health Program
605-786-2922

Chaplain’s Office
605-737-6009

Survivor Outreach Services
605-737-6090

Yellow Ribbon Program
605-737-6947

South Dakota Family Programs
Family Assistance
1-800-658-3930
Family Readiness
605-737-6089
Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator
605-737-6919
- Director
605-737-6728

Inspector General Office
605-737-6618/6619

SD Army & Air Facilities

Joint Force Headquarters Readiness Center (Camp Rapid)
Rapid City
605-737-6032
• Joint Force Headquarters
• Recruiting and Retention Bn.

Camp Rapid
Rapid City
605-737-6032
• Training Center Command
• 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
• 216th Engineer Detachment
• 451st Engineer Detachment
• Det. 2, Cyber Protection Team
• 707th JAG Detachment

Joe Foss Field (SDANG)
Sioux Falls
605-988-5700
• HQ-SD Air National Guard
• 114th Fighter Wing
• 114th Mission Support Group
• 114th Medical Group
• 114th Maintenance Group
• 114th Operations Group
• 175th Fighter Squadron
• 114th Operations Support Squadron
• 114th Civil Engineer Squadron
• 114th Security Forces Squadron
• 114th Communications Flight
• 114th Logistics Readiness Squadron
• 114th Force Support Squadron
• 114th Aircraft Maint. Squadron
• 114th Maintenance Squadron
• 114th Maintenance Ops. Flight
• 114th Comptroller Flight

Army Aviation Support Facility
Rapid City
605-737-6128
• Company C., 1st Bn., 189th Aviation Regiment
• Det. 2, HHC, 1-189th AV
• Det. 2, Company D, 1-189th AV
• Det. 2, Company E, 1-189th AV
• Det. 1, Co. B, 935th Spt. Bn.
• Det. 1, Co. B, 1-112th AV Regt.
• Det. 5, Co. C, 2-641st Aviation Regt.
• Det. 48, Operational Support Airlift Cmd.

Aberdeen Armory
605-626-2270
• Battery A, 1-147th FA
• Det. 1, 740th Transportation Co.

Belle Fourche Armory
605-892-4346
• Det. 1, 842nd Engineer Co.

Brookings Readiness Center
605-696-5400
• 152nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion

Chamberlain Armory
605-734-5441
• Det. 1, 200th Engineer Company

Civil Support Team Facility
Ellsworth AFB
605-737-6996
• 82nd Civil Support Team

Duke Corning Armory (Camp Rapid)
Rapid City
605-737-6330
• 109th Regional Support Group
• Medical Command

Flandreau Armory
605-997-2661
• Det. 1, 1742nd Transportation Company

Fort Meade
605-737-6455
• 196th Regiment (RTI)
• 1st Battalion, 196th Reg. (OCS)

Huron Armory
605-352-0223
• 153rd Engineer Battalion
• Forward Support Co., 153rd Engineer Bn.

Madison Armory
605-256-5287
• 211th Engineer Company

Milbank Armory
605-432-4671
• 740th Transportation Co.

Mobridge Armory
605-845-2301
• Det. 2, 200th Engineer Co.

Mitchell Armory
605-995-1667
• 665th Surface Maintenance Company
• 147th Army Band

Parkston Armory
605-928-3420
• Det. 1, 155th Engineer Company

Pierre Armory
605-773-3449
• 200th Engineer Company

Range Road Armory (Rapid City)
605-737-6364/6365
• 109th Engineer Battalion
• Forward Support Company, 109th En. Bn.
• 235th Military Police Company

Spearfish Armory
605-642-6121
• 842nd Engineer Company

Sioux Falls Armory
605-357-2900
• 196th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
• 2nd Battalion, 196th Reg. (MT)
• 1742nd Transportation Co.
• Det. 1, 235th Military Police Co.
• 115th Signal Company

Sturgis Armory
605-737-6400
• 881st Troop Command
• Det. 2, 842nd Engineer Co.

Vermillion Armory
605-677-6787
• 730th Area Support Medical Co.

Wagner Armory
605-384-3657
• 155th Engineer Co.

Watertown Readiness Center
605-882-9320
• 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery
• 147th Forward Support Co.

Yankton Armory
605-668-3045
• Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 147th FA