THE AIR GUARD EXPERIENCE

SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY, AND YOUR COUNTRY

The Air Guard is a unique branch of the military, with a dual mission to serve at both the federal and state levels. When trouble strikes your state, your Governor can call on the Air Guard for a mission where you will help save lives, provide support and deliver critical supplies to communities that need you. Likewise, when the President calls, you will answer by delivering overseas humanitarian aid or support of our nation's homeland defense efforts. And because you serve part-time in the Air Guard, you do it in a way that fits your life, close to where you live and work. That's the meaning of Part-time Blue, Full-time You.

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New Recruits The Air Guard offers new members a rewarding military career. More on New Recruits New Recruits The Air Guard is a great place to start a rewarding career in the military. In the Air Guard, you’ll get the expert knowledge and technical experience that looks great on a resume and will transfer easily into a civilian career. Whether you’re planning to pursue a college degree or be a part of the civilian workforce, the Air Guard lets you serve at a unit close to where you live and work, or attend college. Working part-time in a way that fits into your life, Part-time Blue, Full-time You. Learn More More on New Recruits Prior Service Opportunities for those with prior military experience. More on Prior Service Prior Service The Air Guard welcomes qualified applicants from the active duty Air Force, as well as all other US military branches. The Air Guard also accepts transfers from other Reserve/Guard components. Whether you're preparing to leave active duty, participating in the Inactive Reserves (IRR), returning from a break in service, or considering early departure from the Air Force, you can transition into the Air Guard easily. As a member of the Air Guard, you'll experience the camaraderie and pride of serving your country and your community in uniform, and you'll retain all your military time and work towards a retirement and taking advantage of other military benefits as well. Learn More More on Prior Service Healthcare Professionals Explore the career opportunities for Health Professionals. More on Healthcare Professionals Healthcare Professionals As an Air Guard health professional, you will benefit from the wide range of medical challenges presented by our diverse missions. You will learn military medicine and expand your horizons. You may find yourself in the middle of the action during a natural disaster, civil emergency, or homeland crisis – situations where your skills are critical and your character can make all the difference. Plus, you’ll have the satisfaction of helping your community and country when they need you most. Learn More More on Healthcare Professionals Families Information for family members. More on Families Families Whether your son or daughter, spouse or family member has come to you with a decision to join, or you are researching ways for them to succeed, you'll find lots of good reasons to become a member of the Air Guard. The Air Guard is a great place to start or augment a rewarding career. Serving part-time, your family member will get the expert knowledge and technical experience that looks great on a resume and will transfer easily into a civilian career. Whether they are planning to pursue a college degree or be a part of the civilian workforce, the Air Guard allows them to serve at a unit close to home or college, in a way that fits into their life, Part-time Blue, Full-time You. Learn More Familias More on Families Officers Officers in the Air Guard can expand their experience and knowledge. More on Officers Officers The Air Guard is the perfect place to begin or continue your professional military career while expanding your experience and knowledge. As an officer in the Air Guard, you'll develop leadership skills you can't get in the civilian world. You'll serve as a mentor to your Airmen and earn the respect that comes when you're a leader. The Air Guard lets you serve at a unit close to where you live, part-time, in a way that fits into your life, Part-time Blue, Full-time You. Learn More More on Officers Educators The Air Guard is a great way to help your students succeed. More on Educators Educators Are you looking for an outstanding way to help your students succeed? The Air Guard is a great choice. The Air Guard is an excellent place for your student to start a rewarding career, continue education in college, and gain the discipline, respect and self-esteem inherent in military service. Serving part-time, your students will gain expert knowledge and technical skills that will transfer easily into a civilian career and earn outstanding educational benefits to assist them if they desire to go to college. Whether they are planning to pursue a college degree or be a part of the civilian workforce, the Air Guard will allow your student to train at a unit close to home or school, in a way that fits into their life. Learn More More on Educators	About The Air Guard Go About the Active Duty Air Force Go About the Air Force Reserves Go