Every candidate must also receive the minimum qualifying score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery exam or ASVAB for short. Your individual ASVAB score will also determine which career field you're qualified for.

The Air National Guard has physical, academic and legal qualifications. You must be in generally good health and have no major physical or psychological handicaps. The minimum age to join the Ohio Air National Guard is 17. Perspective members under age 18 must obtain the consent of a parent or legal guardian. You also must be in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.

We have a community mission; we strongly believe in assisting and giving back to our communities. We serve as mentors and tutors in local schools, as volunteers in community projects and as liaisons between the military and civilian worlds. Our educational benefits are different. Both the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserves are eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill, but only the Ohio Air National Guard offers a 100% tuition grant to any state supported college or university.

The Air National Guard is a community-based military force. It is distinctive among United States reserve military forces in that it has both a federal and state mission. In peacetime, the Air National Guard is commanded by the governor and may be called to state active duty by the governor during natural disasters, civil disturbances or other state emergencies. During a war or national emergency, the Air National Guard may be called to federal active duty by the President or Congress.

In comparison, for all the benefits you receive with membership, the Ohio Air National Guard requires very little time commitment. After basic training and a technical school, you will be required to perform a unit training assembly (UTA) one weekend a month and 15 days of annual training.

This option which entitles you to serve in the Ohio Air National Guard for six years and then in the inactive Ohio Air National Guard for two years (while in the inactive Ohio Air National Guard, you do not have to attend drills or annual training; but you may be called to serve in a national emergency). It is important to note that in order to receive education benefits you must enlist with the "6 & 2" option.

Different career fields have different qualifications and your recruiter can better match your skills with the career field you're best suited for and interested in.

Your enlistment with the Ohio Air National Guard should not affect your civilian employment. There are federal laws in place which prevent employers from terminating an employee because they are a member of the National Guard. In addition, if you are ever called to active service, your employer is required by law to allow you to return to the same job you had when you left. The Ohio Air National Guard can assist you if you are having a problem with your employer.

Besides offering a 100% tuition grant, the Montgomery GI Bill, leadership and career training, the Ohio Air National Guard also offers:

The Air National Guard is a community-based military force. It is distinctive among United States reserve military forces in that it has both a federal and state mission. In peacetime, the Air National Guard is commanded by the governor and may be called to state active duty by the governor during natural disasters, civil disturbances or other state emergencies. During a war or national emergency, the Air National Guard may be called to federal active duty by the president or Congress.

If you have never served in any branch of the military, there are two enlistment options. The first is the "6 & 2" option which entitles you to serve in the National Guard for six years and then in the inactive National Guard for two years (while in the inactive National Guard you do not have to attend drills or annual training; but you may be called to serve in a national emergency).

Absolutely. Your Guard service is only part time—just one weekend per month, and one two-week period each year. Not only can you attend college full time while you serve, you can even have another part-time job, if you choose to. The Guard leaves you plenty of time for the rest of your life, while providing the financial means to enjoy that life.

The benefits of service in the Guard include financial rewards, career training, character development, leadership skills and a solid foundation of confidence, capability and courage that will remain with and guide every Soldier throughout their military and civilian life.

Answer: Non-prior service applicants may use the ONGSP right after enlisting if there is a 90-day or more window from their enlistment date and their basic training date; or 90-day or more window between their basic training completion date and MOS/AFSC start date; or anytime, after completing Basic Training-MOS/AFSC, during their six (6) year enlistment. The Initial Application should be completed and received by the ONGSP Office before the applicant attends Basic Training/AIT.

Although the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve are both a part of this nation's Reserve Forces, there are a few differences between us. One difference is the Air National Guard serves both the state and nation in times of need. We assist civil leaders during natural disasters, state emergencies and civil unrest. That means the National Guard serves in a dual role and may be called out to provide help in state and federal matters. We also have a community mission.

The Ohio Air National Guard offers hundreds of various career fields for potential members. Members can choose from fields in maintenance, administration, communications, medical, airfields, munitions, public affairs and more. Different career fields have different qualifications and your recruiter can better match your skills with the career field in which you're most interested and best suited.

Your enlistment with the Ohio Air National Guard should not affect your civilian employment. There are federal laws in place which prevent employers from terminating an employee because they are a member of the National Guard. In addition, if you are ever called to active service, your employer is required by law to allow you to return to the same job you had when you left. The Ohio Air National Guard can assist you if you are having a problem with your employer.

We are distinctive from the United States reserve military forces in that it has both a federal and state mission. In peacetime, we are commanded by the governor and may be called to state active duty by the governor during natural disasters, civil disturbances or other state emergencies. During a war or national emergency, we may be called to federal active duty by the president or Congress.

Besides offering tuition grants through the State Educational Assistance Program and the Montgomery GI Bill, you will also receive leadership and career training. The National Guard offers great life insurance, free air travel within the United States when space is available, retirement benefits at age 60, and medical, commissary, and Base Exchange privileges. This along with the feeling of pride and dedication in serving your community, state and nation.

Most of our units deploy annually for their 15 days of active training. Training sites have included locations all over the United States and Europe. As a member of the Mississippi Air National Guard you will have the chance to deploy with your unit during these annual missions. The opportunity to travel space available is also a great benefit of Air National Guard membership. You can travel free within the United States when there are vacant spaces on a flight.

Our mission makes us different. Unlike the other Armed Forces branches, we have a dual mission, meaning we answer to both state and federal governments. So Guard Soldiers can be deployed by either the governor of their resident state or the president of the United States, depending on where they are needed most. Yes. Because of the National Guard's dual state-federal mission, Guard members can be mobilized to protect and defend America in battle domestically or overseas.