National Guard Career Fields

Infantry

This is what the military is all about. Develop the Soldier skills to defend your country, your unit and yourself in battle as one of the Guard’s warriors.

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Armor and Field Artillery

Deliver the Guard’s thunder and lightning. Combine the artillery’s crushing, long-range firepower with the armored branch’s surprise, quick-strike capabilities.

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Aviation

Control the sky above the battlefield. Earn your wings as a pilot, fly as a crew chief or use your mechanic skills to maintain some of the world's most advanced aircraft.

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Medical

Make the difference in emergencies. Guard medical personnel save lives in combat operations, domestic emergencies—even everyday situations.

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Military Police

Enforce the law, secure bases, protect officers and keep fellow Soldiers safe as a member of the Guard's emergency response and law enforcement team.

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Transportation

Deliver the Guard around the world. Bring Soldiers and supplies to the heart of the battle or anywhere emergencies call and needs arise.

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Logistics Support

Supply troops with everything they need, on and off the battlefield. Support your fellow Soldiers by delivering and storing food, fuel, weapons and water.

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Mechanic and Maintenance

Keep the Guard's machines rolling and equipment running into combat, during domestic emergencies and as part of everyday drilling and training.

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Signal and Military Intelligence

Become one of the Guard's information and communication specialists, and help maintain and operate the world's most advanced technology and intel team.

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Engineer

Pave the way for any size construction or demolition project. From surveying and bulldozing to topping buildings and bridges, Guard engineers lay the foundation.

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Administrative

Use your accounting, office-management, public relations and journalism skills to help manage the Guard's payroll, records, news and image. 

Interpreter/Translators

Speaking and understanding foreign languages as well as their cultures and customs can earn qualified individuals an important place on the Guard team.

Special Forces

Become one of the military's elite Soldiers. Learn the skills to operate behind enemy lines and take part in the Guard's toughest training for the ultimate adventure.

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