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 |
Nebraska offers its Air Guard members pursuing a Bachelor's degree 75% tuition assistance at state colleges and universities. |
Injury Death Benefits |
Nebraska Air Guard members qualify for low-cost term life insurance. |
Medical Benefits |
Nebraska Air Guard members are eligible for Workers' Comp and an affordable vision plan. |
Miscellaneous |
Nebraska state employees that serve in the Air Guard get 15 days paid military leave per year. Spouses and children of Air Guard members that are killed in action on state-summoned active duty receive 100% tuition at state colleges and universities. |