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Basically the guard has become a joke to me. My unit is a good ol boys club where select guys can get away with missing drill/AT. And the “not cool” guys can’t. It’s a very un motivated unit (infantry) and I’m basically done with the favorites game. What happens if I just say fuck it and stop showing up? E4 if that matters. Throwaway account for obvious reasons

So I know a lot of people say not to bring a lot of things but I’ve also heard that a lot of the hygiene products are upsold at the px so I wanted to bring like bulk razors, deodorant also pens and an extra journal. I want to bring a book, does it have to be religious? I also wanted to bring some baby powder are all these things going to be taken away after reception or can I lock them in my locker?

Also if I bring multiple pairs of socks and underwear will those be taken away? I’m just kinda confused on what is confiscated and what isn’t, the internet isn’t much help and my recruiter isn’t giving me a straight forward answer.

I heard after you go to basic training and ait you get college credits and you turn your military transcript in to your college. Is that true?

I saw this on the Airforce Facebook page

Currently deployed, I ETS in March 2025 which is not long after the deployment ends. I got a job offer in a different state that I’m really excited about. I’ve been considering taking 1 year off after I ETS before I reenlist. That way I can establish myself at the new job, get settled in to the new state, wife and I want to start a family, and honestly just enjoy not having to go to drill for a year. I’m an E-4, plan to reenlist into the same MOS, but in the new state. I had considered reenlisting into another branch like air national guard or the coast guard but, call me crazy but I love the army.

I’m aware I would probably have to go to MEPS again. Not thrilled about visiting Dr Cold Hands again but it is what it is. Other than that I’m not worried about any medical issues. Is it likely I’d have to go to MEPS again?

Does a 1 year break in service mean I’d have to go through AIT again? Not a deal breaker but genuinely curious.

Is this a stupid idea?

Is this still a Wendy’s?

I’m currently on Title 32 GDOS orders. I turn 26 next month. I was on my family’s plan but I’m curious the deal with TriCare and how to set that up. I’m single no dependents. I’m an E4. Tips would be appreciated thanks!

Greetings! Hope you are all doing well.

So this is the first year that our G1 is moving away from the traditional 4100 and is conducting their E4-E5 and their E5-E6 boards through IPPSA. For those who are in states that already implemented this system, did you guys have to sign a paper checklist with our PPW and DLC certs with your packet? How long did the results take from the board convening date?

Thanks in advance.

No pay 5 months help.

Hello I'm a national guard soldier and have been having issues with not receiving pay for now 5 months I went over my platoons head after 2 months of nothing to the company compamander (utilizing open door policy, he didn't mind but my sergeants did) I truly believe the captain is trying to fix it but he isn't making any progress that I can see or at least it's not fast enough, this is causing a lot of strain financially and stress even forcing me to pick up another job. What should I do? I know a senator but I know that would cause a yelling match and I don't want to burn bridges. ( going to the co caused a heated phone call already).

Edit the les shows the pay periods for the drills but it shows $0.00 for the les. I'm asking for updates and reminding my COC weekly or biweekly.

Hi all, I’m working on a research project and was wondering if there is any source for demographic data (gender and ethnicity) for the Guard on a state-by-state basis? A few states publish their own data but it is inconsistent. I’m mostly looking for ARNG but Air Guard stats would be useful as well. Going through OUSD P&R and DMDC websites hasn’t yielded much success.

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Everyone knows that the Americans love their guns (and rightfully so!). What's less well-known is the fact that there are 2.1 million registered gun owners here in Canada. What that means is that there are more gun owners than there are hockey players in the Great White North. When the Soviets invade the continent, they're going to be in for a rude awakening....millions and millions of patriots, ready to fight for their respective countries. >:)

I swore in, in march as an e-1 then a few weeks after with college credits I became an e-2 and through the buddy program I am being promoted to e-3 on the 19th of may and paperwork been done weeks before that. I leave for basic training on the 20th of may. On my cac card it says my pay grade is a e-2 and when I swore in I signed my contract as a e-1. So do I get paid as and e-3 at basic training or what?

Anyone know anyway to switch from Active duty Air Force to the guard without doing palace chase? I’ve been trying to research on the topic but haven’t found much any loop holes or any waivers?

Hey Gents & Ladies, doesn’t anyone know if NG waiver approval is more lenient? I’ve read it is and it would make sense. Currently trying to decide between AD and NJ NG and the NG seems like a good option that I hadn’t researched prior to a recruiter reaching out to me. If anyone knows if waivers are the same or more/less lenient lmk! Thanks.

Currently enlisted SM, what's the difference between both programs? I understand SMP offers more money apparently and it's for current service members already enlisted.

Any T10 AGRs here? If so, are you enjoying it? Are you able to venture out of the mothership?

For example, I’d like to eventually go work in SC or even the WTC in GA. I’m fine with doing time at NGB, just don’t want to be stuck for the rest of my career if I do T10 AGR.

I'm going to be completely honest, I really dislike the National Guard at times. Maybe not the organization itself, but some of the people and the BS. I need to make a decision whether to get out or stick it out for another 10 years. I'm a DA select CPT and if there is any chance of me staying in, I'd need to make MAJ one way or another. There is a 0% chance that I will be completing AOC/ILE.

My question is, what type of OERs will be necessary to hit MAJ on a DA select board? Alternatively, is there a way to make MAJ on a transition to a specialty branch such as JAG due to TIS?

Specifically AMWS. I was told they can't, but wanted to check with the reddit hive mind

I am looking for a JAG attorney or Paralegal for the #Massachusetts National Guard. I’ve tried to reach out to people on Global but got no response. Now I am here on Reddit hoping to find someone that works there. Thanks in advance!

So for context I enlisted in the national guard a few weeks to a month ago. I ship to basic training in mid to late June. I’m looking for a civilian job currently for some extra money and I don’t know if I should tell the employer up front or wait until I get hired? Any help appreciated.

What branch would you list as your top choice and why?

11C to be more precise.

As a victim of SA both in and out of the military, I have a hard time sitting through those classes sometimes. The videos of the realistic scenarios make me feel like I’m reliving my trauma. The worst was when I realized during one of the classes that I had been a victim of sexual coercion. Almost every time we have a training i feel like I’m on the verge of crying and i have to run to bathroom to recompose myself.

I also feel immense guilt when they talk about bystander prevention because one of my soldiers told me about her assault and I knew that i could’ve done something about it. It happened during an informal NCO meeting and she was there as acting squad leader. I knew something was off when a male NCO offered to escort her to her car and it was taking too long for him to come back. I was having this internal battle with myself about whether or not i should’ve gone to the parking lot to check on them but he came back before i could make up my mind. 2 weeks later she told me what happened and i felt ashamed for not intervening. To this day i blame myself for failing her.

We just had a sharp stand down and it brought up these feelings for me. I haven’t been well for the last few days.

So for anyone out there that has joined the NQ in texas as an infantryman how was your overall experience? How was your unit? Leadership? Did you regret the decision?

My next question is about unit transfers, so my plan is to join the NQ and I choose a unit closest to my parents house, I’m going to be going to college and hopefully become an officer in the next 18 months. Are unit transfers really as available as my recruiter made it out to be? I hope to transfer into an airborne unit once I become an officer, is this possible? I’m still trying to figure out as much as I can looking in from the outside. Any experiences, advice or comments would be much appreciated.

Having a hard time deciding which one I want. Extremely interested in both jobs (with hopes of going for crew chief if I pick 15t) but I just cant seem to pick. If anyone has any insight on day to day life for either job in the guard, personal experiences or arguments for one or the other, that would be great!

P.S I am located in Iowa if that helps

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I’m a little worried that a future drill date may interfere with an orientation/school meeting this summer and I wasn’t sure if I should sacrifice it for the drill weekend. Education is important but I don’t know if my unit will take it seriously. I don’t want to look like a shit bag or do something wrong, so does anyone here with more Guard experience have advice for me? Not sure if I should ask my unit or not. Our drills extend into the week days because we do more than a weekend so this is why.

Hello, I've been in for about 8years prior enlisted and became an officer. I have no military civilian experience. I was looking through some Milltech/Government jobs. One of my previous NCO who is a GS13 position said that, I shouldn't try to take any of the GS-7 position because it would be an equivalent as a higher paying mcdonalds worker since I would be overqualified and it would just look bad at my standings as a LT so I should focus on looking for GS-9 position. My standings is that I should get my foot on the floor and fuck my pride and standings but I do trust my NCO advice but I'm wondering if any other officers or anyone else have a saying in this?

I have drill next weekend and found out this morning I have to have a cyst removed from my ovary ASAP. It's scheduled for Monday morning, and I can not exercise for 2 weeks. How do I reschedule my ACFT and what documentation do I need to give my unit to verify I medically can't do it?

I know this sounds incredibly irresponsible, and I don't know how to help my friend but I'm genuinely seeking resources and help. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

To give context, my 23F friend whom I met in (13B) ait joined through the Kansas national guard. We graduated AlT summer of 2021.

Since then contacted the national guard liaison in regards to her transferring units from Kansas to Louisiana. From what I understand they redirected her to her Chain of Command and she began the process with her Sargent.

She got in contact with her Sargent, who informed her that she would be able to transfer units and be able to bring drills in LA. She would contact him monthly, and he just said it was a lot of paper work, never really followed up after that.

She recently recently received a letter in the mail informing her that she was being separated from the Kansas national guard due to attendance.

What she wants to know is that if she goes to a recruiter about joining active duty, will she be arrested? Is it still a possibility for her to rejoin active dutv?

Other important information, she never received DD214, spoke with JAG about her separation initiation, she doesn't have contact information for her former COC in Kansas.

I appreciate any help. Thank you sm!!