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Future president Andrew Jackson got his first public attention as a general in the Tennessee militia fighting Native Americans. During the War of 1812 (1812-1814), Jackson, as a Regular Army general, first defeated the Creek Indians and then crushed a British Army attempting to capture New Orleans.
During the Mexican War (1846-1848), so many men wanted to enlist that the state gained the nickname "Volunteer State." The regiment fought in several key engagements of the war. In the Civil War (1861-1865), Tennessee, part of the Confederacy, was split, with men fighting for both sides.
The 1st Tennessee Infantry deployed to the Philippines during the Spanish-American War (1898-1899) and fought in the Philippine Insurrection in 1899.
During WWI , most Tennessee units were organized into the 30th Division. The 30th fought in France and five Tennessee members earned the Medal of Honor.
In WWI (1941-1945), the 30th fought in France and played a key role in stopping the German assault during the Battle of the Bulge.
The Volunteer State had 12 Guard units mobilized for the Korean War (1950-1953), four in theater. Eighteen units served during Desert Storm (1990-1991), 15 seeing duty in theater. In the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Tennessee had more than 1,400 Guard personnel in eight units take part. Other state units have served in Afghanistan, helping train the Afghan National Army.
The Guard is a military branch that serves both state and federal governments, at home and overseas.
Find out more about the Guard.Your total enlistment period will be eight years, but you can serve as little as three or six years, and spend the remainder in IRR (Individual Ready Reserve).
Learn moreAbsolutely. Your Guard service is only part time—just one weekend per month, and one two-week period each year.
See how the Guard helps with school.Recruits need to meet certain standards of height, weight, age, fitness and education in order to enlist.
Learn about physical requirements.Yes. Guard members can be mobilized to protect and defend America in battle domestically or overseas.
Learn more about about training.MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station, METS stands for Military Entrance Testing Site.
Learn moreGuard pay is based on your rank and the number of years you've served, along with incentives like hazardous-duty pay.
Contact a representative to learn more.Your pay depends on a few different factors, but you won't make less than $179 for every weekend you drill.
Find out more about Guard pay.At this time, the Guard is not paying Officer Accession bonuses.
Learn more about becoming an officer.Yes, you will be paid for every day you work.
Find out about Annual Training pay.There are different ways to become an officer. If you’re heading to college, the ROTC program is the way to go.
View how to become an officer.The training period varies for each job.
Learn moreFor certain career specialties, particularly medical professions, the Guard will reimburse up to $65,000 in student loans.
Contact a Guard representative.Your estimated total for the first year.
*DetailsPlease understand that these calculations are only estimates and that a recruiter will have the most up-to-date information about my benefits.
Because of the broad range of pay options, the Pay Calculator does not apply to Medical Professional Officers.
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