What It’s Like.

Take your life to the next level as a Guard Soldier.

If you’re at the point where you’re ready to do something more with your life, this is a great time to consider the National Guard. Our Soldiers are getting ahead in life, and they’re making a difference.

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A sense of pride and accomplishment is guaranteed.

There are as many unique experiences in the Guard as there are Soldiers. Missions are always different—you might find yourself coming to the aid of neighbors and friends when a natural disaster strikes, or traveling halfway around the globe to share your own expertise with villagers in a developing country. No matter what you do in the Guard, a sense of pride and accomplishment is guaranteed.

Explore the Soldier Stories section below to hear real Guard Soldiers speak of difficulty, triumph and inspiration. These are people who chose to make more of themselves, and more of their lives. Maybe the next Soldier story will be yours.

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The number of career options in the Guard is seemingly endless, from aircraft electrician (15F) to multimedia illustrator (25M) to watercraft engineer (88L). Pick an MOS that maximizes an existing talent, or stretch yourself and find a new specialty.

2,500+

The number of National Guard armories nationwide. Together, they serve as a powerful reminder to any and all U.S. enemies who would dare threaten our communities. More than 200 years later, that famous motto of our forefathers endures: "Don’t Tread on Me."

What It Takes. What You Get.