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POWERED BY PURPOSE

Members of the Air Guard are dynamic individuals who lead purpose-driven lives. Most attend school or maintain a full-time career in addition to training one weekend a month and two weeks a year in the Air Guard. They typically train close to their homes, often alongside neighbors and friends, and they take immense pride in serving their local communities. They’re also proud to be a part of the Air Guard family – a community of people dedicated to supporting each other and improving the lives of others.

All Air Guard members receive a comprehensive benefits package and a regular paycheck for their service. In addition to these federal benefits, the Air Guard offers unique state benefits that can range from money for college to state-specific tax benefits.

AGILE. MODERN. MILITARY.

Unlike the Active Duty Air Force and Air Force Reserve, the Air Guard carries out both a federal and state mission, offering members a unique opportunity to serve their local community as well as their country. In times of global crisis or contingency, the Air Guard may be called upon by the President to be part of the Active Duty Air Force. When a regional or local disaster strikes, Air Guard units may be activated by a state governor to protect the lives of American citizens. No matter where in the world conflict arises or crises erupt, the Air Guard is able to mobilize and respond within 48 hours.

Information about Air National Guard, Air Force Active Duty, and Air Force Reser er

Air National Guard

A reserve component of the Air Force that requires members to attend drill weekend once a month and active duty training two weeks each year. Air Guard units perform both a state and federal mission, so members receive both federal and state-specific benefits.

Active Duty Air Force

The Air Force performs its federal mission around the clock, seven days a week, which means members of the Active Duty Air Force serve full time. Active Duty Airmen serve on bases around the world and do not receive state-specific benefits in addition to military pay.

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Air Force Reserve Command

A reserve component of the Air Force that requires members to attend drill weekend one weekend a month and active duty training two weeks each year. The Air Force Reserve strictly supports the federal mission of the Active Duty Air Force, and so Reservists do not receive state-specific benefits.

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SERVE YOUR WAY REAL AIRMEN STORIES

SENIOR AIRMAN LUCERO

When SrA Lucero heard the Pararescue’s motto, “That others may live,” he knew he picked the right career in the Air National Guard.

Air National Guard: Serve Your Way – SrA Andrew Lucero

SrA Lucero: Pararescue

FIRST LIEUTENANT PAGONI

For 1st Lt Pagoni, joining the Air National Guard meant building upon her family’s legacy and becoming a third-generation Air Force Pilot.

Air National Guard: Serve Your Way – 1st Lt Alexandra Pagoni

1st Lt Pagoni: C-130 Pilot

COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY OUR STRENGTH COMES FROM WITHIN

IS ANG FOR ME?

READY TO SERVE