The National Guard is all about action and excitement. And these Guard events and promotions bring that same intensity to the tracks, slopes, playing fields and water—even to theaters and musical performances.
From racing’s top drivers, NFL players and coaches, and world-class winter sports athletes to stars like Kid Rock, the Guard is teaming up with today’s hardest-driving performers. Check it out and see who’s wearing the Guard’s colors.
Guard Racing – NASCAR icons Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon, Indy 500 winner Dan Wheldon, and AMA Superbike star Jake Zemke all bring wide-open, high-speed competition to America’s premier racing events—and they’re all doing it with the National Guard.
Dew Tour – The National Guard has partnered with the Dew Tour, an extreme sports competition that showcases events across the U.S. At this page, you can follow your favorite skateboarding, BMX and motocross athletes and watch exclusive videos from the events.
Guard Athletes – Imagine going 80 mph down an icy track in Olympic bobsled or luge events. These outstanding athletes give new meaning to “nerves of steel.”
Guard Outdoors – FLW fishing events combine America’s top anglers with big cash prizes. The Guard Fishing team is making a big splash among the competition.
H.S.P.D. – The NFL High School Player Development program gives high school athletes a chance to interact with NFL coaches and learn how to succeed on and off the field.
At This Moment – Check out this powerful new Guard promotional video and social network campaign. Post a picture and share up to five moments of pride, courage,
strength or honor.
Darby Ledbetter – Listen to country artist and Tennessee National Guard member Darby Ledbetter’s musical tribute to Guard Soldiers everywhere, “I Won’t Let My Guard Down.”
Gaddis Sisters – In “The Price of Peace,” Alyssa and Cassy Gaddis sing about the emotions, the pride and the hope that are part of every Soldier’s service and deployment.
Warrior Challenge - Watch teams of Guard Soldiers and civilians combine the excitement of a survival-style reality TV show with real-life challenges of military life and training.
National Rankings - Follow the nation’s best high school football and basketball teams in the Top 100 rankings, brought to you by the National Guard and MaxPreps.com.
WWE - WWE is teaming up with the Guard to support Soldiers, and promote fitness and youth programs. We're bringing together entertainment and real-world heroes!
Virtual Career Fair - Learn all about Guard careers and the benefits of Guard service, talk to recruiters and chat with others without ever leaving your home computer.
3-on-3 Basketball – Hit the court with the Guard’s 3-on-3 basketball tournaments. College students at campuses around the country can compete for prizes and promotional giveaways.
Youth Documentary Series – Young filmmakers are telling powerful stories about the Guard’s involvement in environmental and “green” projects. Find out more about the films and the teams.
2010 National Scout Jamboree - More than 600 National Guard Soldiers from 15 states supported over 40,000 Scouts at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. Check out photos.
Note: Army National Guard programs and benefits are subject to change. For the latest information, please contact your local recruiter.
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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