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For those service members serving or have served in the National Guard, ESPECIALLY the CA National Guard, how do you like it? Technically I started off in the Guard, but had an active first contract so I never drilled with them after going to Basic.
I'm currently in the Reserves and I like it. However, I recently moved a few hours north and have about a 4-5 hour drive to Drill each month. It's definitely doable especially since I don't need LIK since my unit is in the area I grew up in. I would like a closer unit though, and the units that are closer to me are only like 30 minutes closer. There are Guard units nearby and I don't mind reclassing for the most part. I hear some good and some bad things about being Guard over Reserves and just looking for experience, advice, and all that jazz. I'm not set in a decision just looking to gather info.
Sorry this is a long post. Enjoy your weekend RP, be safe!
I'm currently in the Reserves and I like it. However, I recently moved a few hours north and have about a 4-5 hour drive to Drill each month. It's definitely doable especially since I don't need LIK since my unit is in the area I grew up in. I would like a closer unit though, and the units that are closer to me are only like 30 minutes closer. There are Guard units nearby and I don't mind reclassing for the most part. I hear some good and some bad things about being Guard over Reserves and just looking for experience, advice, and all that jazz. I'm not set in a decision just looking to gather info.
Sorry this is a long post. Enjoy your weekend RP, be safe!
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I would stay reserves. Better promotion potential. Better options to transfer to another unit if you end up with a toxic commander, more options for transfers, and not worrying about the governor calling you out for every little thing or to gain political points in the state or on the federal level. I saw this happen first hand to many friends.
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Those are all reasons why I enjoy the Reserves. The funding for schools is there as well as being able to transfer around. My main reason for looking at the Guard is proximity. My unit is thankfully pretty supportive of helping me find a unit closer to home, but I told them I've only been there a year and want to take time to contribute to the organization before I leave. I'm also considering a Drill Sergeant unit next, but need to talk to a few of them.
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They do have a duel mission and can be deployed by the Governor. Where as Reserve only have their Federal Mission. In the Guard I have been called out for fires.
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Yeah I know if I did make the switch I'd certainly end up working fires, which I'm down for.
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Having been active duty, M-Day National Guard, and AGR I can say that the Guard is a great choice and they can hold their own against their active duty counterparts all day long. The Guard Soldiers, on average, are a little older and more mature and you don't find attitude problems quite as often.
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SFC Eric Harmon yeah I knew about AGR, I figured that might be better with the Guard since you'll stay in state right?
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SFC Eric Harmon
SSG (Join to see) - Yes, you should stay in your state of residence. Now every state is different, but in many states you can do a career with the same unit.
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SFC Eric Harmon good to know. I'll start looking around at what units are nearby. Thanks for the help!
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