Amayah : So my major is biochemistry, even though it sounds really specific you can do a lot of things with it. I feel like I would have purpose helping people whether it's on the admin side of healthcare or like actually being a provider, that's what I'm interested in. The whole purpose of being a soldier is to serve your country.
Everything you're doing is for your community and for your country so I think they tie hand in hand with helping people. Members of the Reserve and National Guard share how military service has enriched their personal and professional lives. And it allows me to have a full-time profession on the outside. Senior Airman Jessica Eastburn : I decided to do reserves so I can still pursue my degree, as well as do the Military at the same time.
You get to have your civilian job and hobbies, and friends and family, and then you get to have your Army family and friends, and your Service. So you get the opportunity to take a break from your civilian job or civilian schooling, and go serve. Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrien Cheval: To pilot a very nice Coast Guard boat, to do search and rescue and maritime law enforcement, the fact that I get to be a federal law enforcement officer certainly complements my civilian job.
Whatever it is, it definitely comes out as a civilian as it does in Military. Every U. In addition to training drills one weekend a month and two full weeks per year, National Guard units assist communities in their state during emergencies like storms, floods, fires and other natural disasters.
During times of conflict, the president can federalize the National Guard, and its service members can be deployed overseas. Skip to main content Press Enter. Home : News. A recently signed law gives official veteran status to Soldiers and Airmen in the Guard who serve at least 20 years. Under previous law, Guard members were only considered veterans if they served days or more in a federal status outside of training. There are more than Air National Guard units throughout the U.
Learn more: Air National Guard. Staff Sgt. Airman 1st Class Carlos Puga: I wanted to do something that would make an impact in my life and set me up for success. Senior Airman Jonathan Massey: We all play a role that helps accomplish the bigger mission. I think one of the great things that you learn, even in training, is time management.
And I think that has really helped me as far as creating that balance. I tried other things, but it seems like the Military has probably the best way to position you.
High school seniors may also be eligible. To name a few, here are some Air National Guard career choices:. Check out more Air National Guard careers here. Other than receiving a paycheck and the honor of serving your country, Air Guard members also get federal and state benefits. Your local benefits vary state-by-state. You can also get up to Florida funded school rates for private education.
One of the best ways to learn more about joining and the Air National Guard lifestyle is to speak with a recruiter.
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