National Guard Recruiter, 855 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06051, US

The mission of the United States Naval Reserve is to provide mission-capable units and individuals to the Navy s active duty component throughout the full range of operations during peacetime and war. Comprised of mission-capable units, the Naval Reserve is a vital component in the defense of the United States. Navy reservists serve side-by-side with their active duty counterparts in direct support of the fleet. Naval reservists can be found on station, at home and abroad, on shore, in the air, at sea, on active duty and on the drill deck. The Navy Reserve represents approximately 20 percent of the Navy s total assets. The Naval Reserve Force consists of the Ready Reserve, the Standby Reserve and the Retired Reserve. The US Naval Reserve maintains operations throughout the U.S., including a facility in Plainview, Conn.