DC Army National Guard
The DC Army National Guard provides a unique opportunity to live the "citizen-soldier" lifestyle. You get to serve and protect the District of Columbia while balancing your education, career, and personal life. We offer robust tuition assistance, valuable job training, and a chance to support your local community during emergencies and the nation during times of need. Serve locally, thrive personally, and defend nationally.
Requirements:
- 18 years old (or 17 with parental consent)
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
- U.S. Citizenship /Green Card Holder
- Background Check
- Drug Testing
- Entrance Assessment
Qualifications/Skills:
- Age: Applicants must be at least 17 years old. The standard maximum age for enlistment is 35, with waivers available on a case-by-case basis for qualified individuals up to age 42.
- Education: A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
- Citizenship/Status: U.S. Citizenship or a permanent resident (Green Card) holder may be eligible.
- Screening: Applicants must pass a thorough background check, drug screening, and the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) entrance assessment.
Application Requirements:
For specific application requirements, a detailed overview of benefits, or to speak directly with a recruiter, please use the following contact information:
- Primary Recruiter Contact: SFC Bowens, Jermane Denee at jermaine.d.bowens.mil@army.mil or SFC Young, Aaron at: aaron.l.young.mil@army.mil
- General Recruitment Phone: 1-888-719-9151
- Local Recruiting Office Address: 2001 East Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Education Benefits Office Email: ng.dc.dcarng.list.per-edu@army.mil
- You can also visit the official DC Army National Guard website at www.NationalGuard.com/DC for more detailed information and resources.
Key Benefits Available:
- State Tuition Assistance (D.C. TA): Can provide up to $20,000 for tuition and an additional $500 for fees annually, usable at various schools in the National Capital Region and nationwide.
- Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA): Provides up to $4,000 per fiscal year towards tuition costs at accredited institutions.
- GI Bill Programs: Eligibility for the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB-SR Chapter 1606) and the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) for qualifying service members.
- Bonuses: Potential enlistment bonuses up to $20,000 for high-demand career fields, such as Military Police (31B) and Motor Transport Operator (88M).
- Job Training: Access to over 100 job opportunities and specialized training programs that offer valuable, transferable civilian job skills.
