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Step 3: Choose the right path
Making Guard and Reserve Service Work for You
The National Guard and Reserves offer programs that allow you to serve your
country part-time and get many benefits of full-time service. Here are some
secrets to help get the most of your Reserve or Guard experience:
1. Get a new skill. The National Guard offers programs to retrain people
with previous military experience interested in new skills. Training is based
on service needs. Service programs also have annual retraining quotas they can
offer.
2. Expanded Medical and Dental care. Medical and dental benefits have
expanded their coverage for Reservists, Guardsmen and their families.
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Air Force Reserve
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Air National Guard
Air National Guard
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4. Get MORE Money for College. Because the Guard is chartered through
states as well as the federal government state Guard organizations can offer
additional money for college beyond service-specific or federal GI Bill. For
example, the Texas National Guard will pay 100 percent for up to 12 credits
hours per semester for all enlisted and select warrant and officer ranks.
5. Score points. Reservists and Guardsmen earn credit toward retirement
based on points. Fifty points equals one year of federal service. You may
earn up to 75 points per year. You earn one point for each day of active duty,
one point for four hours of Inactive Duty training (not to exceed 2 points
per calendar day), and one point for every three hours of Extension Course
Institute (ECI) courses. Your pension is calculated based on these points
when you reach age 60.
6. Get training. Once you're a Reservist or Guardsmen, you can explore
a variety of training opportunities that give you valuable training you can
use in the civilian world and earn you credit toward promotion and retirement.
7. Be committed. As you progress, your Reserve or Guard commitment
will require more personal and professional time.
8. Go to war. Today's volunteer military relies heavily on the Guard
and Reserves. During national emergencies, you may be called upon to serve
for extended periods. You may also volunteer for extended active duty if your
unit is not called up.
9. Fringe Benefits. Members of the Guard and Reserve can use space
available flights, commissaries and base/post exchanges. Some restrictions
apply.
10. Pick the right specialty. The Reserves and Guard offer bonuses
based on need to people with special skills. Asking the recruiter what kind
of skills are in demand can help you get the biggest bonus and the best offer.
Bonus Tip: You don't have to live in a particular state to be a member
of that state's National Guard. The only requirement is for you to make scheduled
drill and duty.
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