Open Question: How do you get a National Guard contract in ROTC?

I don't want to enlist in the national guard first though, I know that's an option but I don't want to do that.

9 Mar 2010, 9:24 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: National Guard Active First, any MOS?

Alright, I'm enlisted in the Army National Guard. I haven't left for training and was going to receive out and enlist active, but my recruiter told me about Active First. He said I could receive any MOS. Do you find this to be true? Once I sign my contract with Active First in it, I receive to keep that right? There's no way they can make me go guard instead? And benefits are every the same as if I signed AD to start with? every I want is to be active duty right now, for personal reasons, recruiter knows that. Thanks in advance.

9 Mar 2010, 9:17 am | click here to view more

Open Question: What's the process of switching to active duty?

I'm a 19D (Cav Scout) in the National Guard. I'm wanting to switch to active duty. I was wanting to know what the process of making the switch is, and every the major rules that apply. Most specifically, can I do it mid-contract? Before you just tell me to contact my team leader, the majority of my unit that isn't deployed is nice of retarded. A big reason why I want to switch.

9 Mar 2010, 9:05 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Can I join the National Guard if I'm not a citizen of U.S. and still continue on my education?

I met this two guys at school about the National Guard they always do this at my school but different guys comes Navy,Marines, and Airforce comes to my school and tell teens to join them.I decided to join the National Guard only because I have no money and future for myself my dream is to become a doctor,but the guys from the National Guard told me I don't have to worry about colleges they'll help me pay for that and still receive my education.Then one guy also told me that I don't have to worry about citizenship which I can do that after I join just have to wait for them to look up my papers. I came to the United States legally with a green card

9 Mar 2010, 8:45 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Do you shower in the open or in little stalls at basic training.?

I am enlisting in the National Guard and i am a little self-conscience !! I an just wondering as a girl who don't want nobody looking at her bunghole, do we receive little stalls or a little privacy during the showers, or is it like prison ?

9 Mar 2010, 8:10 am | click here to view more

Open Question: would going into the national guard help me with later becoming an astronaut because many guy astronauts have?

been in the marine corp. Im thinking to go in the national guard and at the same time receive a masters degree in astrophyics. Do you guys think its a good idea?

9 Mar 2010, 7:38 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Is the National Guard part of the "Army" or is it separate.?

My pal tells everyone that he is in the Army, when in fact he is in the National Guard. Are they one and the same, or are they separate. So if someone is in the Guard. would it be proper for them to tell someone that they are in the Army?

9 Mar 2010, 7:36 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Tax question... I work in my home state, and another state. Who do I owe?

I live in Massachusetts, and have a regular job here. But I'm also a member of the National Guard in Pennsylvania, and earned income there. Apparently, it looks like I owe state tax to both states. As a Mass resident, MA seems to want me to file including my entire income, even money I earned in another state. How much do I file with PA, as a non-resident? This seems like I'm really getting screwed, having to pay taxes on my earnings *twice*... The income I earned in PA was fairly substantial too, because it includes a big re-enlistment bonus. I've already paid into PA state taxes over $1000 out of my paychecks... and now MA wants me to pay them the same thing too??

9 Mar 2010, 6:59 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: DS: "The dogs called pit bulls are just dogs." Hector the Pit Bull, Vic’s former dog a STAR?

Citizens for a No Kill Philadelphia (CNKP) holds lecture series at Drexel School of Law and Hector the Pit Bull (Vic’s former dog) was STAR A panel discussion was held last night at Drexel University's Earle Mack School of Law titled The Importance of Creating a Safe and Humane Society for every People and Animals. It was hosted by Citizens for a No Kill Philadelphia (CNKP) and Drexel's Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. The main point demonstrated by speaker Donald Cleary of the National Canine Research Council was "The dogs called pit bulls are just dogs." The star of the evening was by no doubt, Hector the Pit Bull, a rehabilitated former Michael Vick fighting dog rescued from Bad Newz Kennels by BAD RAP a San Francisco based rescue group and adopted by Clara and Andrew "Roo" Yori. Hector delighted attendees with his gentle nature, loving attitude, and grace below pressure (of public appearances) in spite of his numerous eternal scars from his former life. Certified by Therapy Dogs International, Hector has passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen exam (twice) and the temperament test of the American Temperament Test Society. He carries his possess business cards in his vest wherever he goes and is free with giving affection and pets with any human nearby. His job is being a therapy dog and an ambassador for the pit bull breed. Hector has passed 10 tests to become a certified therapy dog. And no, Vick did not cease by to look how Hector is doing. Cleary went on to point out that the words pit bull and dog are not used interchangeably; arguing they should be he clarified Dr. Randall Lockwood's position that dogs cannot be characterized without humans. He also defined the difference between family dogs and resident dogs. The former being a companion animal who is treated as part of a family, living indoors, cared for and loved with the latter being dogs used for guarding or protection, often chained and kept outside with little, if any human interaction. Cleary also noted negative impressions about pit bulls have been perpetuated by the media and used the examples of two dog bite incidents. One, a fatal dog bite of a six year old child by a non pit bull dog received only two published articles nationwide while a story about a minor pit bull bite incident received thousands of articles written about it. every speakers were in agreement it is important to bring to the public's attention the positive stories about pit bulls, like Hector's. Leigh Siegfried, certified pet dog trainer and owner of Opportunity Barks, a Jenkintown based company, spoke about canine aggression and the fact it is situational. An example mentioned was highlighted in a picture shown of a pit bull chained to her whelping box with an oversized sized chain and her nursing pups. Another was allowing a child (or adult) to try to engage an emaciated dog in interaction; this can be a recipe for disaster because a starving dog is much more likely to bite than want to play. She stressed it is people that need to control dogs citing the importance of training and the ongoing impact of a loving owner upon a dog. Opportunity Barks also holds classes in Philadelphia. Next was Elise Van Kavage, Esq., Senior Legislative Attorney with Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah. VanKavage explained breed specific legislation (BSL) is in fact discrimination and called for legislation outlawing the practice. Pennsylvania is one of only two states that does outlaw BSL practice, thereby preventing townships and other local governments from enacting BSL. She dispelled the myth of a dog bite epidemic and quoted statistics showing a fourfold decrease in reported dog bites from the 1970's to gift time. Moderator Stacy Coleman of the Animal Farm Foundation in New York stressed the importance of communities coming together to be the voice of the voiceless and reminded everyone to be respectful of each other's opinions and points of view when dealing with BSL. CNKP's Garrett Elwood introduced some local animal advocates including Dierdre Franklin of Pinups for Pitbulls, Allison Lamond from PAWS, Christina Voigt from ACCT, Claire Tillman, Humane Education Coordinator at CNKP and Alanna Burke from Saving Temple's Cats. Many attendees were able to pose for photos with Hector and Roo Yori. Questions from attendees were answered and participation was interactive. It was clear that those in attendance were dedicated animal advocates who want to make a difference in Philadelphia. CBS' Todd Quinones did the story "Vick's Victim" and Jim Melwert of KYW wrote “Hector Aims to Show the Softer Side of Pit Bulls.” The following link shows a video of Hector visiting a room full of 3rd Grade kids. http://wcco.com/pets/hector.vick.dog.2.1386512.html Thank you in advance. Star for your contacts. What does this open debates for: That Vic was not such a bad guy? BSL? The dogs called Pit Bull are just dogs? The media’s motto, The public's need for education, by just banning the bully breeds, the government has given the public a untrue sense of security. Leaving the communities open to a higher number of dog attacks.

9 Mar 2010, 6:19 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: do you know anything about the national guard? help me please!?

okay so my boyfriend is wanting to join the military after highschool next year. he is thinking about joining the national guard. i really dont know anything about this branch. like how long is training? where is it? could he receive sent anywhere? how often would i receive to look him? how much money would he make a year? are their any benefits of being married while you're in the military? what about college, i heard you can receive part of it paid for? what are the chances of dying?? what does the national guard do exactly? sorry i know this is a lot of questions and i probably sound stupid but i cant find much information about it. i was hoping someone would know i lot about it so if you do your answers would be very appreciated. thanks =)

9 Mar 2010, 6:15 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: State Tax Refund, does enlistment bonus count as national guard income for state deduction?

Under the State tax refund section, there is a spot where you use national guard reserve pay as a deduction. Can you include your enlistment bonus in this section as income or not? Thank you for your answers!

9 Mar 2010, 5:55 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Does national guard income include a enlistment bonus in your taxes?

Under the State tax refund section, there is a spot where you use national guard reserve pay as a deduction. Can you include your enlistment bonus in this section as income or not? Thank you for your answers! Nice, you dont know but you answer anyways, Im in minnesota, and obviously the instructions were vague otherwise I wouldnt be on here asking now would I?

9 Mar 2010, 5:54 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: if i join the national guard can i switch to army R in 2 years an not go thought boot camp again an keep my?

Rank

9 Mar 2010, 5:53 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Air National Guard Combat Communications - tell me about it?

I should be signing my enlistment papers on thursday for a 3D0X2 - Cyber Systems Operations job in the air national guard. The thing is, I just found out that the position is located in a Combat Communications Squadron. Can anyone tell me if they think this job would be out in the front lines of battle setting up computer networks, or is this typically a job that would be located on a secure base? From what I understand the job should be somewhat equivalent to a network administrator or database administrator, but I was nice of thrown off when I found out that its located in a combat communications squadron. Is this going to turn out to be more of a position where I'm stuck with the army guys fighting on the front lines, or do you think it'll be relatively safe and on some nice of secured base or camp? Please let me know your thoughts on this as I need to make a decision quick. BTW, I don't mind being deployed, I just want to find a tech job that will be somewhat safer than an infantryman. Thanks in advance!

9 Mar 2010, 5:49 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Is it possible to be a contractor while in the National Guard?

I'm wondering if its possible to be a contractor that requires overseas deployment while still actively drilling in the National Guard, not in IRR status and not ETSed. I ask because I commission soon (into the guard) and want to know if I'd be wasting my time looking at those jobs.

9 Mar 2010, 5:47 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: "The Crazies" movie help (2010)?

Is it the U.S. ARMY or the National Guard or some other task force that is controlling the town? Also, how much would a real sheriff make a year in a tiny town like that?

9 Mar 2010, 5:44 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Will depression meds prevent me from getting deployed?

I'm in the Army National Guard and our unit might receive deployed. I've been taking depression meds for a couple of months, but I haven't discussed it with anyone... is this something I need to bring to their attention, or should I just let it go?

9 Mar 2010, 5:24 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Which is harder in basic training?

which is basic training is harder Army, National Guard, or marines? and which is the least difficult like i know thay are every realy difficult but which one is the most difficult and wj-hich one is not BUT WHICH IS HARDER!!!!

9 Mar 2010, 4:50 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Army National Guard Infantry?

I am thinking about joining and have a few questions! First the unit that I will be going too got deployed in 2006 what's the chances of me being deployed? I honestly wouldn't mind going to battle I think that it would be an honor. I just don't want to be taken by surprise. I'm joing for 3 years and then 5 in the IRR. Also how long is Basic and AIT at Ft.Benning? I know it's a OSUT. What's a typical drill weekend like and what's it like for National Guard Infantry in Afghanistan? Is it combat every day every day or is there some down time? I am not scared per say but I don't want to die, is it really dangerous? I really am excited about joining but nervous as hell too! I have wanted to join for a few years and think that it will help me out a lot. I don't want to regret not joining later on in life. I want to earn my right as an American. Please help me out! The 86th BCT will replace the Georgia Army National Guard's 48th BCT, scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan this summer. What does this mean? The website says "This unit will be replacing a unit ... that has not yet deployed,"

9 Mar 2010, 4:38 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What can you tell me about the 204th security forces squadron of the Texas Air National Guard?

How many people are in it? Deployments? Special missions?

9 Mar 2010, 4:02 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What does the acronym AT stand for in the Army National Guard?

9 Mar 2010, 3:44 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: driver in army national guard. good or bad is it worth it?

I was interested in being a drivere inn the national guard. the recruters seem like they knw what they are saying but im not to sure. pay scale?? is it worth it?? im 21 layed off and would like to receive my cdl ,train and serve . would like other peoplesn in site. thanks

9 Mar 2010, 3:10 am | click here to view more

Open Question: How about all those French and Germans trying to sneak into our country to take advantage of our health care?

I am a volunteer with the Coast Guard Axillary and help patrol on the Atlantic coast with my boat. Already this year we have turned back six yachts from France and Germany trying to sneak into the United States to escape the awful heath care systems in their countries. They cried when we turned them back saying that they were sick and would die from the wait times there. And we have intercepted several British boats, the refugees begging for help with cosmetic surgery, which there National Health System refuses them. My Friends on the Canadian border have noticed similar trends with Canooks trying to sneak in, seeking respite from their systems and begging for Blue Cross applications. They whine that they would be subjected to "death panels" if turned away but they should have thought of this when they allowed the socialists to take over from our private insurance companies. Is this not enough proof for liberals to realize that ObamaCare must be stopped and the threat of his complete takeover of the 1/6 of our economy be turned back?

9 Mar 2010, 2:30 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Title 10 orders from the National Guard?

I was activated by the National Guard to deploy to Thailand for a month long training operation, and that does not count for my 2 week drill. Does that count as a moblization, and would I rate the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device?

9 Mar 2010, 1:37 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Guns, national ID cards, healthcare and weed?

Are guns, national ID cards, healthcare and weed the early stages of a quickly growing movement to nullify federal laws seen as outside the scope of their constitutionally-delegated powers? In states around the country this year, bills have been proposed and in some cases passed to defy or nullify federal laws on health care, use of national guard troops overseas, legal tender laws, cap and trade, guns, and even the process of collecting federal income taxes.

9 Mar 2010, 1:31 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: How can i get promoted faster?

I'm in the army national guard and i'm not getting shiped out until June. I'm an E-1 and I want to be an PFC before my deployment to Afganistan. Any tips on how to receive promoted? I already know the Striped for buddies so I'm looking for someone now but anyother way would help.

9 Mar 2010, 1:15 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What PA Army National Guard unit am I in, and how can I find out what I'll be doing?

I enlisted as a 35F last summer with split option, I'm going to Basic Training this coming summer, then on to Fort Hauchuca. After that I'm scheduled to go to the Monterey language school, to learn I don't know what language. BUT, I have no clue what I'm going to be doing. I don't understand the organization of the Army/Army Guard that well, so though I have been searching and searching the internet and asking my Sergeants, recruiter, and prior service people, I have still not found what I'm looking for, I seem to always ask the wrong question, or when I do find something, it conflicts with something else and I can't figure it out because I don't understand how it works. I've been checking through my paperwork from MEPS, and it says my unit is HHC 28th Infantry Division. When I searched this online however it would not tell me anything specific about the actual unit. I tried finding out how Military Intelligence falls into the 28th, and on one website it said the only place that's at is with the Stryker Brigade. But I'm female, and this sounds like a lot of combat stuff, which apparently I'm not supposed to be below (not that that's how I would like it). Basically, I guess what I would like to know is an up-to-date sort of organizational/structural understanding of the Divisions and Brigades, the 28th Infantry Division in particular. I found one on Wikipedia, but that's where I got the Stryker Brigade and I'm not sure that's right... Also, I've found many questions/answers on here relating to what 35F's do, or how much combat they receive involved in. It would seem that it depends on which person you're talking to. Does anyone out there know of reasons WHY a 35F would be out close combat, or at least deployed or whatnot? I've read that it's a desk job, and I've read that you can receive deployed several times. I'd just like to know, what nice of situations would involve a 35F (with language training) being out in the field, as close as possible to combat? Please, with AND without considering that I'm a female. Also, I've been assured that I can request deployments as much as I like, though I'll probably be temporarily reassigned to a different unit. Is it really that easy, or will it be harder?

9 Mar 2010, 1:14 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Combat Medic Utah National Guard?

I live in SLC, Utah and would like to become a combat medic in the Army National Guard. Is this possible? I don't know if it matters but we don't have an infantry unit or any combat units other than engineers. Any information would be helpful. Thanks

9 Mar 2010, 12:48 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How do I change command in the national guard?

Im currently enlisted in the army national guard, my monthly drill station is in bell california. The I want to attend is in florida. Can I change commands, if so how. If not what would you recommend I do?

9 Mar 2010, 12:38 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Would I be eligible for student loan repayment in the Air National guard as an enlisted man in SF?

Please any details?! I am going to talk to a recruiter I just want to be prepared, so I don't receive screwed!

9 Mar 2010, 12:12 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: MEPS Contract Reserve?

How can I make sure that my contract that I sign at MEPS says I'g going into the Army National Guard for 3 years and 5 in the IRR and that I am going Reserve not active? Also i've heard you can receive Airborne school written into your contract? Is it common for that to happen? I'll already be at Fort.Benning for OSUT.

9 Mar 2010, 11:45 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Should I get Married? national guard?

I leave for basic training in a week Im in the national guard is there any change in benefits if I marry the adore of my life.When is the best time to receive married in this process?

9 Mar 2010, 11:01 am | click here to view more

Open Question: My astranged son-in-law wants a copy of my granddaughter's birth certificate, to apply to the National Guard.?

I have custody of said child. Should I trust what he is saying is true?

9 Mar 2010, 10:52 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Do you have to prove that you have young dependents?

Do you have to prove that you have young dependents when applying to the National Guard?

9 Mar 2010, 10:46 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Need help with Virginia AGR.?

I'm in the Virginia national guard, just graduated AIT 92A, I haven't even been to my unit yet but I would like to go full time with the guard. I've been told to look at AGR but I can't find anything. Can anyone help

9 Mar 2010, 10:17 am | click here to view more

Open Question: I am a Georgia Resident. Can I join Alabama's national guard?

I want to attend Auburn for Vet school. I need a way to pay for it, can I join the national guard or reserves in Alabama? I am a Georgia resident

9 Mar 2010, 10:09 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Is the United States Coast Guard Fun? If i join will i get to storm pirate ships at night and shoot em? or?

should i join national guard.

8 Mar 2010, 9:55 am | click here to view more

Open Question: What base will I be stationed at after Infantry OSUT?

I plan on joining the South Carolina National Guard, I was wondering after Infantry OSUT, Which South Carolina National Guard base will I be stationed at.

8 Mar 2010, 9:11 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: My roommate has become completely unbearable, how do I deal with it at this point?

I've asked family and friends, and I'm pretty much at my limits. So, as a last bit of effort to be civil before I go barbaric and childish on my roommate, I want to ask the internet community if they could give me some insight/advice that hasn't been brought up. Situation- To give a vivid picture of the situation, I came back from Army Basic this past summer (September). I had signed a lease with a couple of trustworthy friends before I left in June; they were clean, civil, and overall a non-problem. The duplex we rented out was leased out to us at a discount if we could fill in two more rooms, and we, well more like I left it in the hands of my friends, were confident that wouldn't be such a difficult task. Long story short, we had a pal's boyfriend move in, and a person from Craigslist move in. Now I'm not going to far into the financially part, since we as a group came to a disgruntled conclusion... but we have different sized rooms, and pay every the same rent; with me stuck with the smallest of them every, I also have to share my bathroom, as well as the kitchen. So that adds a little to my list of objections of the situation. Now onto the main problem. The roommate that is my pal's pal's boyfriend, nicknamed Mart, is a forensics major in the same university as me, but is one year ahead of me in credits. I'm a linguistics major, but I like to believe that I'm well educated in most things practical. Now Mart, a self proclaimed "clean guy" has tread on a lot of my pet peeves. To bring up a few of the things he does, he: 1. Lies when I ask about a specific object being misplaced, when clearly he is the only other person in the household that would have any use for it. That and it always ends up in his room after a few seconds on searching. 2. Claims that he cleans up after himself, when he leaves dishes hanging around AROUND the sink, as well as in... sometimes... to fester for a week or more. 3. When he does receive around to doing some of the dishes by hand, he always leaves food bits on every practically every the surfaces (i.e. spoons, plates, bowls...). 4. When he places things in the dish washer, he just throws them in there, without the thought of organizing it so that the bowls and cups on the lower levels WON'T catch every the water so that the upper level remains uncleaned. Not to mention that our dishwasher isn't a super $1000 one which can wash off every matter of food matter caked onto plates that have been sitting there for days, and he refuses to do a quick pre-wash by hand to receive most of it off. 5. Eats off the dirty counters that he spills every his food and coffee on. 6. Does not understand the concept of consolidating dishes, cups, and eating utensils... Let alone food in the pantry. 7. He argues that his girlfriend, who lives there, doesn't pay a cent for rent, and that she is living there as his "guest". I'll go a little more in-depth about this since, I have a clarification between guests and resident. 8. Covers up for his girlfriend, when she takes my food, and lies to me when I ask about the disappearance of said food. 9. When I arrive home from a long weekends work with my National Guard unit, I arrive home to find the place a mess, things misplaced... to generalize, wreak havoc in the home that not even 170 soldiers do. Alright, I guess that's helped relieve some steam. I've talked to him on many occasions. I've brought up many compromises for him to work with, as well as for myself. I've tried the scheduled idea, didn't work; complains he doesn't have time on any of the suggested slots. I've suggested that he do them by the end of every day, didn't work; complains that's too frequent. I've even thrown out the idea of doing the dishes right before we receive the point where we run out of clean ones. That didn't work out in practice. I've gone and compromised several times where I did every the dishes, every day, for weeks. It didn't receive a message across of living in a clean environment felt better. I've tried talking to him sympathetically, as well as been a hardball and bring reasoning. I've even gone as far as brought evidence signed by professors to counter his "evidence" of his forensics background. He doesn't care. He doesn't care if the place is infested with ants and flies, because that's how I found the place when I first came back from Basic. He thinks that he's always right, because he has his schooling to back him up. But how can he reason using 409 to clean out coffee pots, because it gets rid of "stains" better, when he leaves coffee in said pot for weeks to mold!? A man who pisses ON the toilet seat. LEAVES my toothbrush/shaving kit bag on the ground for days when I'm out at work in the bathroom, and says he doesn't want to deal with, quote: "[your] stupid germaphobic sh*t". I'll give the man credit that he "knows" some actual facts about reality. He's not an entire idiot, but his intelligence doesn't show through many times. But how does one argue... wel He pays for rent, his girlfriend doesn't. So he argues that his girlfriend is a guest living in his space that he pays rent for.

8 Mar 2010, 8:32 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Where is the best place to get the ASVAB study guide?

I am enlisting in the National Guard this fall for Senior year, and i am slightly worried about the ASVAB test! my question is What is the best study guide to receive ( ASVAB for dummies ? ) and where is the best place to receive it ?

8 Mar 2010, 8:01 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: want to join national guard?

i'm on probation in texas and louisana for petty theft both misdemeanors and i took the GED test but didn't finish because i move to a different state cause momma like moving around and thats who im with but i been wanting to join the national guard since back then but i'm trying to look is it possible with me still joining because i don't want to end my goals that i wanted to live with but i gets off probation in texas on 04/10/10 and louisiana in 12/09/10 and i know the best thing to do is joining or joining some like job corp cause its every ready difficult to receive a job with a theft charge even though i did what i did growing up but i don't steal

8 Mar 2010, 7:47 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Joining the military after working for a law enforcement agency.?

I currently work for a law enforcement agency(U.S. Border Patrol). I served 4 years in the Air Force then joined the BP. Will I be able to join the air national guard and continue working for Border Patrol?

8 Mar 2010, 6:38 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Can I get ROTC scholarships if i am a Permanent Resident?

I'm trying to find a way to pay for college because i can't do it on my possess. I've look at the ROTC scholarship programs and was wondering if a permanent resident could qualify for these scholarships. I don't only mean the Navy because that's what everybody always thinks, I'm also talking about National Guard, Army, Marine Corps, even the Coast Guard if it pays for college. Answers PLEASE!

8 Mar 2010, 5:25 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: If im on title 10 orders from the National Guard?

Im in the national guard and we were put on title 10 orders to go to Thailand for a month long training operation (and it doesnt count for out two week drill.) does that count as a Mobilization, and would i rate the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device?

8 Mar 2010, 5:05 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: i pre enlisted for the national guard?

i am waiting for a recuiter assigned to ECOT to contact me. But i was wondering i am a 17 year old girl, and alot of people are telling me that i am not going to like it, what can i expect once i receive to basic training ? Is there any other people that has been and has liked it ?

8 Mar 2010, 3:22 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: how much money can you make in the national guard ?

8 Mar 2010, 2:58 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Wanting to join National Guard. A few questions.?

1. When will I receive my sign up bonus? 2. How many weeks are in between basic and AIT? 3. While I'm gone to basic, how much money will my wife and son receive back home? 4. Can I smoke at basic or will I have to quit? 5. Can I bring pictures of my family to basic? 6. I am a 5' 8", 130 lb 21 year old male. Will I pass the PT?

8 Mar 2010, 11:48 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: I Need To Know More About The National Guard Patriot Academy.?

1st off I'm gonna tell you why I need more info about the NGPA. I talked to my local recruiter about joining the National Guard Patriot Academy, and she told me that I cannot join the Academy because I needed to have atleast 6 credits before graduating (in other words I would have needed to be 6 credits short from graduating), and that is when I started think about what it said on the Patriot Academy website where it sais nothing about HS credits. Then she started telling me about the GED Plus program, and I made it clear to her that I wasn't interested in that type of program, that I was interested in joing the NG Patriot Academy for a high school diploma and to serve my country, but she kept trying to receive me to enlist through the GED program, and by the way she didn't even sound serious, she kinda sounded like she wanted to rush me into something. Anyways, now that you know why I need as much info as possible about the NGPA, please answer my question. Thinks for your time. Michael

8 Mar 2010, 11:37 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: transfer from NG to Active army?

I'm in the Army National Guard and I want to go active. I still have 4 years in my NG contract. Is it possible to switch?? I know I might have to pay back my enlistment bonus for breaking my contract which is fine. I really want to go active. I'm soooo bored with the national guard. Are drill weekends are a joke!

8 Mar 2010, 10:32 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: National Guard and Law School?

I live in NY State. Does the guard cover tuition?

8 Mar 2010, 10:31 pm | click here to view more