Esther, an Air National Guard nurse, describes many of the financial benefits that part-time service has to offer. Members of the Air National Guard are paid for the time they spend drilling and deployed, and they are also allowed to shop at the commissary, which means that they can purchase groceries and other items at a discount.
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Esther, an Air National Guard nurse, describes many of the financial benefits that part-time service has to offer.
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