Recruit Sustainment Program
Newly enlisted Soldier PVT Jacque Clure journals her experience joining the National Guard and going through the Recruit Sustainment Program. PVT Clure also runs track at the University of Great Falls in Great Falls, MT. She's studying to be a pediatric nurse.
Outstanding Athletes
The National Guard Oustanding Athlete Program allows Soldiers the opportunity to fulfill their Olympic dreams while serving their country. Follow these Soldiers as they prepared for the 2010 Winter Olympics and found out what it truly means to wear their uniform and the flag.
National Guard Cars
After returning from a deployment to Iraq in 2005, Sergeant Nic Ashby created the first in a series of custom-built cars for the National Guard. Read about his inspiration, techniques for building cars and being a Soldier in the California National Guard.
Military Police
First Lieutenant Rob Conner deployed with the 267th Military Police to Iraq throughout 2009. He writes about his role as detachment commander as his unit trained Iraqi Police.
Other Soldiers' Journals
Read more from our nation's Citizen-Soldiers.
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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