The National Guard is all about action! And sometimes the most exciting Guard action happens on a racetrack in front of thousands of screaming fans.
From NASCAR to Indy to the AMA superbike circuit, the Guard is proud to be part of some of racing's top teams. And now you can keep up with the chase for the checkered flag at the nation's premier racing events.
Follow Dale Jr. and Jeff Gordon in their National Guard-sponsored cars as they prepare for another exciting season of NASCAR excitement.
Go behind the IRL scenes with Dan Wheldon as he pursues another return to Victory Lane in his National Guard Indy car.
And if 180 mph on two wheels is your kind of excitement, check out Jake Zemke on the amazing American Motorcycle Association superbike circuit.
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High speed, teamwork and cool performance under pressure—this is Guard action at its best.
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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