"What's in it for me?"
The Guard values your talents and knowledge. For your service in this vital role, we offer the following benefits to make sure that you and your family are taken care of:
- Expedited U.S. Citizenship
- Family medical and insurance benefits
- $20,000 Enlistment Bonus
- $20,000 in Student Loan Repayment
- Federal Tuition Assistance
- Early fulfillment of college requirements
- State Tuition Assistance
- Quick promotion through first four Army ranks
- Up to $288 per month to help pay for books and other college expenses
- Foreign language proficiency pay
- English language and translator & interpreter training
Skills and Experience You Will Gain
The skills you will learn as a Language and Cultural Specialist will help prepare you for a future with government agencies, law enforcement, embassies, universities and companies that conduct business overseas.
There is also potential for you to pursue a career as a government service executive. You would be involved in determining and formulating policies, providing overall direction of federal, state, local or international government activities, as well as planning, directing and coordinating operational activities at higher management.
After serving as a Language and Cultural Specialist, you will be prepared for a leadership position in any career path that you pursue.
Contact your local recruiter for more information.
