Benefits
As a member of the Air Guard, you’ll receive a steady paycheck along with a wealth of other benefits, including:
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Career Skills – learn valuable, high-tech skills that can help launch your civilian career
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Serve Where You Live – with more than 140 Air Guard units in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, you can serve close to home.
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Base Exchange (BX) and Commissary Shopping Privileges
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Eligibility for VA Home Loans
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Free-space-available Air Travel
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Military Retirement Plan
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May be Eligible for an Enlistment Bonus
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Limited Legal Assistance
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Military Burial Assistance
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Military Clothing Sales Stores
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Military Death Gratuity
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Military Recreation Facilities
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Official Library Services
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Education Benefits |
The University of Alaska offers an exclusive scholarship to National Guard members of up to $4,500 for 12 credits per semester. |
Injury Death Benefits |
Alaskan Air Guard members on state-summoned active duty get complete Workers' Comp and death benefits for surviving spouses. |
State Tax Advantage |
Alaska Air Guard members pay absolutely no state taxes on their military pay. |