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In the Air Guard, you’ll receive a regular paycheck, tuition assistance, and more. Benefits include a combination of state and federal benefits to provide money for education through the Montgomery G.I. Bill, a military retirement plan, and affordable health and life insurance. You’ll even have access to free space-available air travel. Check out what’s available in your state by selecting your state in the EXPLORE area on this page. Be sure to ask your recruiter about how you can take advantage of these benefits in your state.

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Federal Benefits Members of the Air Guard receive a variety of educational and other military benefits. More on Federal Benefits FEDERAL BENEFITS Close column As a member of the Air Guard, you'll receive a solid paycheck along with educational and other military benefits, including: Money for College – the Montgomery G.I. Bill helps with educational expenses Career Skills – learn valuable, high-tech skills that can help launch your civilian career 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 Base Exchange (BX) and Commissary shopping privileges Eligibility for VA home loans Free space available air travel A military retirement plan May be eligible for an enlistment bonus Additional benefits may be available depending on which state you live in. Ask your recruiter to learn more. SEE INSURANCE CLICK TO CHAT More on Federal Benefits Insurance Members of the Air Guard are eligible for low-cost health and life insurance. More on Insurance INSURANCE Close column As a member of the Air Guard, you'll be eligible for low-cost health insurance for you and your family, along with low-cost life insurance, so you know your loved ones are protected. These Insurances include: TRICARE Dental Insurance - The only dental plan sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) for National Guard/Reserve sponsors and their families. With the TDP, you will enjoy a nationwide network of more than 65,000 participating dentists, high-quality customer service and comprehensive dental coverage designed specifically with you in mind! TRICARE Medical Insurance - Medical Coverage is available in different options necessary to meet the needs of different individuals. From individuals to families insurance is available for those in full time or part time status to ensure coverage is available. Families and Part-time members coverage is offered through TRICARE Reserve Select and is a premium-based health plan available worldwide to Selected Reserve members of the Ready Reserve (and their families) who are not eligible for, or enrolled in the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program. Servicemans Group Life Insurance (SGLI) - SGLI is a low cost group life insurance members of the Air Guard can purchase. SGLI coverage is available in $50,000 increments up to the maximum of $400,000. SEE EDUCATION & TRAINING CLICK TO CHAT More on Insurance Education & Training Members of the Air Guard are eligible to receive educational benefits through the Montgomery G.I. Bill. More on Education and Training EDUCATION & TRAINING Close column As a member of the Air Guard, you're eligible to receive educational benefits through the Montgomery G.I. Bill where you could be eligible to receive money for college. This program is a free benefit for all individuals that join for 6 years. SEE LIFE EXPERIENCE CLICK TO CHAT More on Education and Training Life Experience New Members of the Air Guard attend basic military training followed by specialized training in the career of their choice. More on Life Experience LIFE EXPERIENCE As a new recruit in the Air Guard, you'll attend basic military training followed by specialized training in the career of your choice. After your initial training, you'll return to an Air Guard unit close to where you live, work, or go to school. You can continue life as it was before you joined, except that you will serve at your unit one weekend each month, earning a paycheck for your service. You'll also spend about two weeks a year learning new technologies and information related to your Air Guard career functions. Being a member of the Air Guard will complement your life. SEE OFFICER BENEFITS CLICK TO CHAT More on Life Experience Officer Benefits Officers in the Air Guard can begin or continue their professional military career while developing leadership skills. More on Officer Benefits OFFICER BENEFITS The Air Guard values your honorable service in the United States military. After matching your skills with the needs of the local unit, it’s easy to make a smooth transition into the Air Guard as an officer coming from the Air Force. You’ll continue to receive generous military benefits, such as low-cost life insurance and health care. In the Air Guard all of your prior service time counts as you keep working towards earning a retirement – all while developing your civilian career. Your part-time service in the Air Guard will help you reach the 20-year service mark, allowing you to retire with benefits. CLICK TO CHAT More on Officer Benefits	STATE Choose a state Education Benefits Tuition reimbursement of $500 per semester or quarter. No more than $1,000 annually. Group Insurance Up to $25,000 for guardsmen; up to $15,000 for spouse; $3,000-$5,000 for dependents Injury Death Benefits State Active Duty: Workers' Comp. Medical Benefits Full coverage for any injury or illness incurred in LOD. Miscellaneous One free distinctive tag each yr. Retired military pay not subject to state income tax. State employees called to Active Duty are paid the difference if their Active Duty pay is less than their regular state pay. Reimbursement Full reimbursement for all documented expenses State Tax Advantage State Active Duty pay not subject to FICA Workers Compensation State Active Duty only

Federal Benefits

Members of the Air Guard receive a variety of educational and other military benefits.

Insurance

Members of the Air Guard are eligible for low-cost health and life insurance.

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As a member of the Air Guard, you'll be eligible for low-cost health insurance for you and your family, along with low-cost life insurance, so you know your loved ones are protected. These Insurances include:

TRICARE Dental Insurance - The only dental plan sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) for National Guard/Reserve sponsors and their families. With the TDP, you will enjoy a nationwide network of more than 65,000 participating dentists, high-quality customer service and comprehensive dental coverage designed specifically with you in mind!

TRICARE Medical Insurance - Medical Coverage is available in different options necessary to meet the needs of different individuals. From individuals to families insurance is available for those in full time or part time status to ensure coverage is available. Families and Part-time members coverage is offered through TRICARE Reserve Select and is a premium-based health plan available worldwide to Selected Reserve members of the Ready Reserve (and their families) who are not eligible for, or enrolled in the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program.

Servicemans Group Life Insurance (SGLI) - SGLI is a low cost group life insurance members of the Air Guard can purchase. SGLI coverage is available in $50,000 increments up to the maximum of $400,000.

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Education & Training

Members of the Air Guard are eligible to receive educational benefits through the Montgomery G.I. Bill.

Life Experience

New Members of the Air Guard attend basic military training followed by specialized training in the career of their choice.

Officer Benefits

Officers in the Air Guard can begin or continue their professional military career while developing leadership skills.