Enlisting in the National Guard is not nearly as difficult as it sounds. Even though this is a big step in your life, the Guard has made it simple to join. Of course, there are steps that you must take if you want to become a part of this branch of the military. To get moving in the right direction, click here to request a free information packet on joining the National Guard. Before you do anything, you have to ask yourself one very » Read More

Your passion is what drives you and the United States Military understands this. That is why there are positions available for those who have a passion for something outside of being a soldier. There are careers which you can pursue I the US Military which allow you to be yourself while still serving your country.

Filling a Need

The United States Military has a need for your passion. There are many different forms in which your skills will play a contributing role to the US Military. Some of the » Read More

It’s rough out there for most people. Jobs are dwindling, and with them hopes for higher education, good benefits and opportunities for people like you and your family. Those dreams don’t have to disappear. The National Guard can help make sure you reach every one of your personal, career, and educational goals, even in a rough economic climate. Joining the Army National Guard may turn out to be one of the smartest things you ever do for yourself and your family…here’s why: Earn Competitive Pay in a Time When Jobs are Scarce. We know it’s looking pretty grim out there for » Read More

When you go to see the Recruiter, you should have a strategy. Remember that while the Recruiter has a quota, and it is his job to sign people up, he is also mainly there for YOU, so if you have a well thought out plan of attack, or a strategy, then you will be a lot more successful in your efforts to find out all about the service or job in the military that you war interested in finding out about. Its not always possible to take » Read More

Job training for Nodel Communications specialist requires Army Basic Combat Training and then additional technical training. After basic training of nine weeks, an additional training period of 39 weeks is necessary to become proficient as a Nodel Network Systems expert. Working, as a Nodel Army Communications System specialist is a detailed and technical field, this field requires a great deal of additional training. You may work as a civilian telephone or Internet Provider repairman or installer, or work in a regional switching office. This is a highly » Read More

Training for an Army Financial Budget and Financial Management specialist begins with basic combat training for nine weeks where you will learn the basics of how the Army functions and operates. You will learn about different techniques in accounting, including how to compute deductions and military payroll, how to analyze and interpret different types of financial data, principals and procedures of accounting, and how to prepare budgets and reports and how to maintain and account for these types of budgets. The job of Army Financial Management and Financial Budget » Read More

Working in human resources is a position that involves dealing with all different types of people, members of the Air Force Enlisted and Commissioned ranks seeking solutions to their career and personnel problems. Dealing with military personnel can be a job that requires a lot of paperwork, and you will be t Serving as an Air Force Human Relations specialist you will become trained in Air Force procedures, Air Force Occupational specialities, and the different routes to deal with a myriad variety of Air Force paperwork and personnel issues. » Read More

Working in the Biomedical Equipment field in the Air Force is a rewarding job choice. All of the different complex electronic machinery and electro mechanical equipment that is used by medical professionals will be in your purvey. You will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance on equipment that literally is used to save lives every day. You will be taught about procedures using specific test equipment and tools, and how to perform tests and diagnostic measures. You will learn advanced and basic principals of hydraulics, electronics, pneumatics, and » Read More

Training for an Army Food Inspection and Veterinary Services specialist begins after nine weeks of Basic Combat training. After boot camp you will progress to individual advanced training, where you will spend an additional nine weeks learning various food inspection methods. As you advance in Food Inspection and Veterinary Specialist program you will be required to train, supervise and assist soldiers more junior in the same career field. You will spend time both in the field and in the classroom, learning about protection and safety of the food » Read More

You will work on repair of body panels, windows, radiators, fenders and other vehicle body parts. You will use gas and electric arc welders, as well as a variety of other tools to work on Air Force vehicle bodywork and repair. This is an Air Force job that has career apprenticeship opportunities, as well as available college credit through the Air Force Community College. You can get college and apprenticeship credit in this job field while on active duty, and while performing your duty in the Air » Read More