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How do I join the Kentucky National Guard?

To join the National Guard without prior service, you must meet these mandatory requirements:

  1. Be between the ages of 17 and 35.
  2. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  3. Be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
  4. Achieve a minimum score on the ASVAB test.

Do you come home after National Guard basic training?

Do Soldiers come home after basic training? Soldiers are not often given time to go home after basic training. Check-in for AIT School is most often the day after graduation, if not the same day.

How do you become a National Guard recruiter?

AGR Recruiter Eligibility Requirements

  1. Must be a US citizen by birth or naturalization (Non-waiverable)
  2. Must hold the rank of SGT through SFC (Non-waiverable)
  3. Must possess a GT/ST score of 95 (Waiverable to 90 GT with a 90 ST(TECH)

Where is the National Guard located in Kentucky?

Kentucky The Kentucky Air National Guard is located in Louisville where they perform eight unique missions training and preparing their citizen-airman to respond to the Governor of Kentucky for state emergencies or the call of the President in times of crisis.

Who is the first female drill sergeant in Kentucky National Guard?

Kentucky history was made on Fort Jackson in South Carolina when Staff Sgt. Mary Carter became the first Kentucky National Guard drill sergeant on June 25, 2021. Staff Sgt. Lori Lawson became the first female top recruiter in Kentucky National Guard history at recruiting and retention headquarters September 12, 2020.

What are the benefits of the Kentucky Air Guard?

Kentucky Air Guard members receive up to 100% tuition assistance to state colleges and universities. Kentucky Air Guard members get a comprehensive Workers’ Comp plan, and the dependents of Air Guard members killed during state-summoned active duty receive free college education, as well as $25,000 to the beneficiary of your choice.