Critics still question whether the Guard troops are making a big difference.

Administration officials said governors would have to ask for the Guard troops, and are free to decline them.

The guard troops and weapons are considered the core of Iraqi military strength.

One of its primary uses in operation was to show films to the Guard troops.

My guard troops have been sent into the field without proper rations.

The young nation possessed no guard troops and the border area was restless.

Several hundred Iraqi national guard troops are here but are playing a small role.

"They also let through our 'special Ander guard troops,' after all."

The demonstrations continued until May 24, when most of the Guard troops were removed from the city.

Remaining Guard troops will be comprised of intelligence analysts.