Are there any enlistment bonuses available and if so how much?
There is a $15,000 enlistment bonus depending upon the job. For more information please call 508-968-4500.
Are there certain qualifications?
There are age restrictions and applicants must be a high school graduate. Each interested applicant must complete a physical and an Air Force aptitude test also known as the ASVAB. For more information please call 508-968-4500.
Can I get money for college/tuition?
Yes. The Air National Guard offers the Montgomery G.I. Bill, which you may be eligible to receive. This will provide you with up to $297 per month depending on your course load. We also have the Montgomery G.I. Bill Kicker, which means that selected career fields offer an incentive, which could provide you with an additional $350 per month. For more information please call 508-968-4500.
How much money will I get paid?
Your pay will depend on your rank. For the most current military pay scale information, please visit http://www.dfas.mil/militarypay/militarypaytables.html.
What are my benefits as an Air National Guardsman?
For information on the benefits of being an Air National Guardsman, visit the Air Reserve Personnel Center Web site.
What are my chances of getting deployed?
There is always a chance that you will deploy. However, the Air National Guard can ensure that you will be fully trained with the skills to be mission ready at all times.
What does 'one weekend a month and two weeks a year' include?
Each member is required to attend unit training assemblies (UTA) one weekend a month. The UTA duty day is from 7 a.m. - 3:30pm. Each day will include training and the operation of your job. The other two weeks a year are annual training days that must be completed to ensure the member has completed all required training for their specific career field. This time is slotted to attend training schools or training at the base.
What if I dislike the job I choose, am I stuck with it?
Absolutely not! You can be given the opportunity to cross train into another career field that is more desirable to you. The Air National Guard allows you to make your own career decision.
What is my commitment?
You have an option of enlisting for 6 years. Your commitment to the Air Guard is typically working one weekend each month and 15 annual training days every year. For more information please call 508-968-4500.
What types of jobs or careers can I pursue?
There are several opportunities one can pursue. The 102nd offers jobs in Intelligence, Medical, Finance, Culinary Arts, Human Resources, Security Forces, Public Affairs, Ministry, and many more.
When can I join the Air National Guard?
You can join the ANG at the age of 17 with parental consent or at the age of 18 without parental consent. For those joining at age 17, you can join in the summer before your senior year of high school.
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