For many, the call to military service never stops. There’s nothing else like the adventure, the bonds and the pride of serving your country. If you have prior service and are thinking about re-enlisting, you need to connect with the National Guard.
Whether you’ve served in the Army or another branch, we can get you up to speed quickly through our Warrior Transition Course. Be a part of a vital branch of the military, defending your country at home and overseas. Your experience and critical skills may qualify for a bonus, or you can enter a new MOS and learn new career skills. And you can combine the time you’ve served previously with your Guard service to earn full retirement benefits.
Maybe you’ve been thinking about putting your expertise and experience to use by becoming an officer or warrant officer. The National Guard can help you explore your leadership opportunities through Officer Candidate School (OCS) or Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS).
And while the Guard’s part-time service allows you to stay on course with your civilian life and career, you also enjoy many benefits and perks of military life:
You already know about the action, the excitement and sense of purpose you get from serving your country. Feel the pride again as a Soldier in the National Guard.
* Bonus amounts vary by state. Contact your local Guard representative for current bonus availability.
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.Yes. At this time, the Guard is 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.
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