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 |
Delaware state colleges offer Air Guard members up to 100% tuition paid per year or the equivalent of in-state tuition at Delaware private colleges and universities. |
Injury Death Benefits |
Delaware offers its Air Guard members low-cost dental insurance, as well as $1,000 of free life insurance at enlistment. They also get an extensive Workers' Comp package, and $150,000 to the beneficiary of their choice, as well as full state college tuition paid for surviving children of Air Guard members killed in action on state-summoned active duty. |
Medical Benefits |
Delaware Air Guard members on state-summoned active duty get full medical, dental and hospital benefits. |
Miscellaneous |
Delaware state employees that join the Air Guard get 15 days of paid military leave per year, as well as exclusive access to distinctive auto plates. |
