SALEM, Mass. – Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick signs legislation designating the City of Salem as the birthplace of the National Guard as local and state legislature, veterans groups and members of the Massachusetts National Guard look on during an official ceremony held at the Salem city hall, Aug. 19, 2010. The origins of the National Guard are traced back to Salem Common, the location of the fist muster of militiamen in 1637. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Don Veitch, Massachusetts National Guard Public Affairs)