Thousands of veterans from all branches of service join the Guard each year, and find that it gives them the best of both military and civilian life. In the Guard you keep many of the benefits you received in active service, including your service counting towards pay and retirements criteria. You can improve technical and leadership skills you've already acquired. And because the Guard is only part time, you can hold a civilian job or go to school. You also get the chance to serve your state, nation and community while staying close to home.

Some of the advantages prior service Soldiers enjoy in the Arizona Army National Guard are:

• The “Try One” enlistment option
  
  
• Come into the Guard as the same rank you left Active/Reserve Duty with

• Continue in the same career field you left OR choose a new skill

• Uniforms and required equipment are issued at no cost to you

• Waivers are available for most RE codes

• Full-time employment opportunities with the State of Arizona or US Government available only to members of the Guard

• Serve locally with little disruption to your family, school, or work

Click here to find out more about your options in the Arizona Army National Guard!