The North Dakota Army National Guard (ND ARNG) is headquartered at the Fraine Barracks in Bismarck, North Dakota, and consists of the 68th Troop Command, headquartered in Bismarck, and the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota.

Their main installation and armory is at Camp Grafton.

[9] In 1889, North Dakota became the Union's thirty-ninth state.

The North Dakota National Guard was organized, comprising six infantry companies, two cavalry troops, and one artillery battery.

[9] The Regiment earned thirty-nine silver battle rings for its guidon and ten members of the First North Dakota Infantry Volunteers were awarded the Medal of Honor.