Forty-Five Reasons to Join the National Guard
| 1. Security |
| 2. Quarters-where else can you stay in Historic buildings? |
| 3. Commissary- buying food with no tax |
| 4. PX- buying top of the line clothing with again no tax |
| 5. Military Star Card- establish credit if you have none |
| 6. Clothing and Sales- buy online and there will be no shipping cost |
| 7. Service Station-anything from gas to tires. |
| 8. Bowling Alleys- Bowling is offered to most of the installations have bowling alleys |
| 9. Gym- A free gym no membership fees, many installations have full gyms and track |
| 10. Youth Center- A place for kids, if you are near a military installation you may have a youth center. |
| 11. Recreational Equipment- from boat rentals to Horseback Riding. |
| 12. Army Community Service |
| 13. Medical- While on Active Duty and Drill weekends you have certain medical benefits. |
| 14. Army Dental- A dental plan is available at a reduced price through United Concordia. |
| 15. Legal Assistance- From Employer problems to wills, there are many free legal benefits that are available to the service member and the family. |
| 16. TriCare- When on active duty status the family members are eligible for TriCare medical benefits. |
| 17. Religious Center- Many installations have religious centers for various denominations. |
| 18. Allotments |
| 19. Financial Assistance |
| 20. Wills- Wills can be done by legal staff at no cost to the service member. |
| 21. Survivor Benefits- Know that if something were to happen to you in war or peace, your family will be taken care of. |
| 22. Travel- AT's in different states and Countries. |
| 23. Uniform Allowance- For enlisted officers who have uniform allowances, uniforms are free. |
| 24. American Red Cross- While providing services to 1.4 million active duty personnel and their family's. |
| 25. Golf Courses- Many installations offer multiple golf courses at reasonable rates. |
| 26. Military Space A- Space A is a byproduct of military Aircraft and commercial charter flights that are scheduled by the department of defense. |
| 27. Espirt De Corps- Working together as a team brings Espirit De Corps. |
| 28. Retirement- The National Guard offers retirement based on total of years in military. |
| 29. Thrift Saving Plans- A retirement fund that you add funds to yourself. |
| 30. College Credit- Throughout the country many accredited universities will turn your military schools into college credits and offer degrees based on your training. |
| 31. Baseball Diamonds |
| 32. Craft Shop |
| 33. Dayroom |
| 34. Entertainment |
| 35. Hospitalization |
| 36. Housing Referral |
| 37. Tennis Courts |
| 38. USO |
| 39. Veterinary Services |
| 40. Rod and Guns Club |
| 41. Shipment of Auto |
| 42. Swimming Pool |
| 43. Tax Breaks |
| 44. Military School |
| 45. PRIDE |