Has anyone went from Active Army into the Air National Guard?

2017-01-28T22:26:01-05:00

ETSing from the Army and there are always open vacancies for Air National Guard technical program not far from my home town.

Response by SGT Matthew S. made Jan 29 at 2017 2:50 PM

2017-01-29T14:50:07-05:00

I'd get a hold of the local Guard recruiter/Retention person; they could probably tell you how feasible it would be

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2017 11:14 PM

2017-01-30T23:14:58-05:00

Since you haven't gotten much of an answer so far, I'll throw my thoughts in. I moved from Army National Guard to Air National Guard, and had a bit of culture shock. I'm sure you'll have even more coming from active duty. If you can get over that and realize that these guys are still professionals even if they display it in different ways, you'll be fine. Also, you'll be on the hook for you own PT. It might not be a challenge for you, but unfortunately, I've seen a number of guys come off active duty, and fail the APFT within 6 months to a year. PRT might be doing more for you that you think! Not saying you'll have any problems, just something to keep in mind.

Also, are you familiar with the difference between AGR, FTNG, and fed technician programs? Technician has it's own benefits and retirement, but you won't be eligible for Tricare, and you may have a hard time staying in the Guard long enough to retire from the technician job.

Also even if the Air Guard allows you to keep you rank, your NCOES won't count, so you'll have to do theirs, as well as whatever tech school they require for your chosen career field which may set you back a while career wise.