The National Guard Web site features a lot of information about careers, benefits—even Guard related promotions and events. And there really is a lot of information.
So we could call this section “Everything Else,” since this is where you’ll find all the things you haven’t already learned about life in the Guard.
What is the Guard? – You’ll find information and videos about Guard history, ranks, uniforms, training—in short, everything you need to know about the Guard.
Success Stories – Hear from real Soldiers about their Guard experience and the difference it’s made in their lives.
Parents– Get answers to your questions about what Guard service will mean for your son or daughter (we think you’ll be surprised!).
Educators– Get the information you need to point your students in the right direction after they graduate from high school.
Fitness – Get in Guard shape with National Guard fitness trainer Staff Sergeant Ken Weichert. Watch full body workouts, get fitness and nutrition tips—even focus on your Army Physical Fitness Test.
F.A.Q. – Find answers to the questions we hear most often. If you haven't found the information already, it's probably in there.
GX News – Get the latest headlines from GX (The Guard Experience) Magazine. Read Guard-related news from all over the country and the globe.
Unit Finder – Use our map feature to find the Guard units or other helpful military sites closest to your home—or anywhere else.
Videos – Watch Guard racing action, Guard gear and weapons, testimonials, career descriptions, music videos and much more.
Downloads – Download workouts, music, Dale Jr. ringtones and wallpaper, videos and more cool Guard gear. It's all here.
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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