Meet the team that explored the Nevada National Guard's construction of one of the nation's largest solar power plants and photovoltaic arrays.
Age: 20
Hometown: Sun Valley, CA
I am a media studies major at Cal State Long Beach. Growing up with a mother working in television has been inspirational to me, and I want to seek a similar career for myself. I signed up for NG DOCS because I wanted to get valuable production experience. I strive to be as successful as my mother one day.
Age: 20
Hometown: San Lorenzo, CA
I would describe myself as an artistic innovator, striving to become a part of something great in a competitive industry. I am an up-and-coming filmmaker with a deep passion in the arts. I believe that programs like NG DOCS push the next generation to become the best that we can be, while taking part in something bigger than ourselves.
Age: 17
Hometown: Eagle, ID
I love filmmaking and believe that the NG DOCS will help me grow as a storyteller. I believe that young adults can create something new, and that it is important to test creative minds in fresh, experimental ways. I look forward to continuing my pursuit of a career in filmmaking.
Age: 19
Hometown: Goleta, CA
I love making movies and screenwriting. I am very grateful for the opportunity to work on a project like the NG DOCS with other smart, talented and passionate young filmmakers. I believe that it is very important to have programs that completely facilitate creativity among young people.
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 the Guard's eligibility 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.Different states may offer commissioning bonuses for critical skill positions. Please check with your local Guard representative for current bonus information.
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.Find jobs in your area on our Job Board.
Learn moreIn two major ways: getting promotions and activating retirement benefits.
Learn more from a Guard representative.If you've completed Army or Marine Corps Basic Training, you won't need to repeat BCT. Most other prior service personnel will need to attend BCT (except USAF and USN Special Operations personnel). Your recruiter has details.
Talk to a Guard representative.Yes, provided you can complete 20 years of total military service by age 60.
Learn more about retirement benefits.A: You are eligible for this benefit only once in your career. Once it has ended, it cannot be reinstated, even with a new enlistment contract.
Learn more.A: Your Chapter 1606 GI Bill benefit is suspended while you are AGR. You may need to extend your enlistment to have it reinstated once you return as a traditional drilling Soldier.
Learn more.A: Eligibility for Chapter 1607 is based on Title 10 Active Duty periods. The Border Mission is Title 32 and not considered a mobilization eligible for Chapter 1607.
Learn more.A: If you are released from Active Duty prior to completing 90 days due to an illness or injury in the line of duty, you will receive Chapter 1607 benefits at a 40 percent rate.
Learn more.A: No. You cannot receive payment from more than one benefit program at a time.
Learn more.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 benefits.
Because of the broad range of pay options, the Pay Calculator does not apply to Medical Professional Officers.
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