Did you know that California's National Guard once had a Navy? Once known as the Naval Battalion of the National Guard, and later as the California Naval Militia, California's Navy also had one of this nation's first aero squadrons and a Marine Corps detachment. The California Naval Militia would later pave the way for the formation of today's U.S. Naval Reserve, providing that organization with its first Admiral. We invite you to discover California's Naval history and some of California's unique contributions to both the U.S. Navy and today's Naval and Marine Corps Reserve.
