The Virginia Army National Guard is a unique element of the U.S. military that serves both community and country. The Guard responds to domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions and more.

Guard Soldiers hold civilian jobs or attend college while maintaining their military training part-time and the primary area of operation is their home state.

The Virginia Army National Guard offers over 150 different careers in a wide variety of categories.

You will be paid for every day you serve, whether in training, weekend drills, annual training or deployment.

Benefits you will receive:

College Education: You can earn benefits to help pay for your education and expenses, and you can complete your education while you serve.

Life Insurance: Low-cost life insurance plans are available for Guard members and their families.

Medical Insurance: Affordable healthcare for you and your family.

Federal Retirement Plan: The Guard can continue to pay you every month if you have 20 years’ service while serving in the Guard by age 60.

Home Loans: Guard members may be eligible for home loans from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with little to no down payment.

$$$ BONUSES $$$: Your exciting future offers huge benefits—and may also include a massive bonus. Enlistment bonuses are available for new recruits, prior service members and transitioning active-duty Soldiers, as well as Guard Soldiers looking to reenlist.

These are the top 10 critical jobs offering up to $20,000 sign-on bonus.

11B Infantryman

11C Indirect Fire Infantryman

12N Horizontal Construction Engineer

13B Cannon Crewmember

13F Fire Support Specialist

13J Fire Control Specialist

19D Cavalry Scout

74D Chemical Biological Radiation & Nuclear Specialist

88M Motor Transport Operator

91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

NOTHING IS STOPPING YOU

To join the National Guard without prior service, you must meet these mandatory requirements:

• Be between the ages of 17 and 35.


• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.


• Be at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.


• Achieve a minimum score on the ASVAB test.


• Meet medical, physical and moral requirements.

When you join the Guard, you create a world where goals are within your grasp. It’s not easy, but you’ll overcome whatever challenge is laid out before you.

Get a degree with money for school, learn job skills that translate to the civilian world, make bonds that last a lifetime and earn pride for life.

When you become a Virginia Army National Guard Soldier, your family will thank you, your country will thank you and your future will owe you.