National Guard
Comprehensive Sites
1-800-GO-GUARD.comThis is the recruiting site of the National Guard and provides interactive information on contacting a recruiter. You can also talk to a soldier live and find out about the “College First” program. Find a career in your home state and how you can be both a citizen and a soldier at the same time following high school or during college.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Job Opportunities in the Armed ForcesEnlisted occupational groups are reviewed at this page, which addresses the broad categories of job opportunities in the U.S. Armed Forces. Education, training, and other qualifications are reviewed and followed by information on military rank and employment. Occupational groups by broad category are listed, as well as information on employment outlook and potential earnings.
National GuardThis page of the National Guard includes Guard news, along with a video gallery, mobilization references, links to Guard recruiting, and reserve affairs. An image gallery shows the National Guard in action.
Princeton Review: The National GuardIf you are interested in learning more about the National Guard and its role in the U.S. Armed forces. This is a good place to start. The Air National Guard, Army National Guard, and military pay grade links are found here. Connect to information on student civilian officers to find out of balancing your college life with military plans.
Today’s MilitaryFind out what a military career can offer you at this site, dedicated to providing up-to-date information on today’s military. Click on the link for students, and you will be brought to a career link, information on how the military can help pay for your education, military life, and information on finding a recruiter in your area.
Occupational Titles
Infantryman
Indirect Fire Infantryman
Cannon Crewmember
Tactical Automated Fire Control Systems Specialist
Fire Support Specialist
Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
Aircraft Powertrain Repairer
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer
UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
Accredited Academic Programs
National Guard: EducationThe Active First and College First programs are introduced to you here, where you can find educational guides and learn more about a test you would need to take before you enter the Guard, which will help you get some ideas about the best jobs for your skills and personality. Learn how the Guard can help pay for your education, as well as programs and assistance for going back to school.
Salary Levels
National Guard: Two-Day Drill Pay ScaleThe benefits of being in the National Guard plus your income for a typical drill weekend are discussed at this page. A table at the site shows a two-day scale according to military ranking and compares this with active duty and annual training pay scales.
Professional Organizations
National Guard: LinksAir Force, Army, and National Guard programs and offices can be connected to from this site of the U.S. National Guard. Check out U.S. Army Reserve or a military careers guide.
Job Opportunity Sources
National Guard: State Web SitesHomes of the National Guard across the country can be accessed at this site by clicking on your chosen state. Many web sites feature local Guard job opportunities.
Today’s Military: Military CareersThousands of positions in the military can be accessed from this site, with links to related information on choosing a career path and a link to a site where you can discuss career decisions.
Publications
National Guard Bureau: Publications and Forms LibraryThis is a comprehensive library of National Guard Publications from the Army National Guard and Air National Guard. Bulletins, forms, posters, and links to related publications sites of the U.S. military are found.
Online Forums & Blogs
Military.com Discussion BoardsThese forums include postings and discussion about military life, community, joining the Armed Forces, wars and conflicts, and specific discussions about every branch of the military, including the Army. Special rooms on women in the military, weaponry, military history, voting while in the Army, and military entertainment are available at this very active community.
National Guard: Guard ForumsFind out about contacting a recruiter at these forums or learn about training, education, or money for college. Other postings include service and lifelong careers in the Guard, as well as anything else you’d like to know that hasn’t already been discussed.
Career Videos
National Guard Video GalleryWith your media player, you can access featured videos and archives of the National Guard in action. The Guard preparing for disasters, a military training center, Air Guard, and Army Guard situations are portrayed.
Today’s Military: Extraordinary CareersThe videos at this site introduce visitors to the several types of career paths available in the U.S. Army. Unique stories from a variety of different perspectives and types of young officers are presented, with more than 10 clips for viewing.
