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According to Esther, an Air National Guard nurse, military service has a positive impact on how a person is seen in the civilian world.

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Air National Guard

According to Esther, an Air National Guard nurse, military service has a positive impact on how a person is seen in the civilian world. One of the many intangible benefits of joining the Air National Guard is the additional training that shows servicemembers are serious about excelling in their careers.

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