Summary

Transferability

If you move, you will be permitted to relocate to any other state in the U.S., or its territories, at your request, and do so without a loss in military benefits, pay, or tenure.

Recreation Facilities

You will be entitled to use the military’s regional recreation facilities which typically include a gym with the latest equipment, baseball field, basketball and tennis courts, swimming pool, and library, all at no cost to you, anytime you want to use them. A golf course, bowling alley, and movie theater will also be available at discount rates. In addition to Army facilities, you may use all military branch facilities.

Military Exchange

As a member of the Army National Guard, you and your family are entitled to unlimited shopping privileges at any Military Exchange nationwide, as well as the Exchange Catalog. All that is required is a current DOD ID, and you can enjoy savings of up to 25% on merchandise ranging from household appliances, to jewelry, and everything in between.

Temporary Lodging

You will be eligible for worldwide temporary lodging facilities that you can take advantage of when you travel for personal reasons.

Automatic Pay Increases

You will receive a "longevity" raise every two years, even though you will typically work approximately 63 days each year. Of course, you will also have opportunities for promotion.

Legal Assistance

Army National Guard lawyers will prepare your will and power of attorney at no cost to you.

Veterans’ Home Loans

You will be eligible to apply for a low-cost home loan, with no money down, after you have served for six part-time years.

Selected Reserve Incentive Program

Enlistment and re-enlistment bonuses are offered to Soldiers serving in selected units and/or specific Military Occupation Specialties.

Protection for Civilian Employment

The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act provides re-employment protection and other benefits for veterans and employees who perform military service.

Life Insurance

You can purchase low-cost life insurance through Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (Currently $250,000 maximum coverage, scheduled increase Sept.1 to $400,000)

Additional Income

You will receive four days of pay each month for one weekend of work. During your two weeks of annual training, you will receive an additional paycheck for your two weeks of duty. During all periods of active duty, you will be furnished lodging, transportation, medical coverage, meals, uniforms, and you will also be paid a housing allowance.