Information for Parents

You give guidance, discipline, advice and support. As a parent, you want your child to make the right decisions that lead him/her towards a successful future. The Army National Guard provides valuable skills, real-world training and a strong set of benefits that will open new doors of opportunity for its members, now and in the future.

Real Experience Equals Better Jobs

The job market can be a competitive and confusing place for young people. You want to see your child succeed, and the Guard can help with that. In the Guard, your child will learn numerous job and technical skills, get critical hands-on experience and gain the confidence that employers look for.

Higher Education Within Reach

Don't let the rising cost of education prevent your child from obtaining his or her degree. The Army National Guard encourages your child's educational goals by offering tuition assistance, extra money for books and living expenses, a signing bonus and loan repayment options.

So They Want to Join

All parents worry about their child's safety. In the Army National Guard your child will be fully supported as a part of a highly trained and well-equipped team.

Making Their Own Way

You feel a great sense of pride when you watch your child succeed. In the Guard, your son or daughter can earn a paycheck that will allow him or her to become more financially secure and better able to take on more responsibilities as he or she gets promoted.

Some Follow a Different Path

Certain people seem drawn to help others. They give without being asked and help whenever they can. The Guard's noble history of service is full of tales of normal men and women, like your child, who reached beyond themselves for the greater good.

Contact your local recruiter for more information.