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 |
Texas provides its Air Guard members with 100% tuition reimbursement up to 12 hours per semester at state colleges and universities. |
Medical Benefits |
Texas Air Guard members enjoy excellent medical care while on active duty, and are provided with disability, survivor benefits, low-cost health and life insurance, and funeral expenses. |
Miscellaneous |
The Texas Veterans Land Bond Program provides low interest loans to Air Guard members looking to buy land or a house, or to fund home improvements. Air Guard members also have exclusive access to distinctive auto plates. Texas state employees that serve in the Air Guard get 15 days military leave per year. |
State Tax Advantage |
Texas Air Guard members pay absolutely no state income tax on their military pay. |
