I plan on joining the Florida National Guard and my top choice MOS is 15T. Any tips on being successful in the guard and as a civilian?

Bryant Sanchez Fonseca — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 22:59:34 -0400

I’ve spoke to the recruiter and there is slots available in that MOS at Brooksville FL 171 AV about an hour and a half away from my home town. If I make this my mos I would like to be successful both in the guard and civilian wise by pursuing a career in that field. Thanks

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2019 8:39 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 08:39:46 -0400

Work hard and you can achieve your dreams.

Response by SFC Mark Klaers made Mar 14 at 2019 10:37 AM

SFC Mark Klaers — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 10:37:08 -0400

171st is an excellent unit. FLARNG is the finest national guard organization in the country bar none. I started out in it's premier unit 2nd BN, 124th Inf and finished in the 164th ADA. Be motivated but not obnoxious, understand that not all(including some of your superiors)are as motivated as you, do not mistake experience for lack of motivation, show the proper respect at all times and always, ALWAYS volunteer! Best twenty years of my life. Didn't seem like it at the time, but hindsight is golden. You will get out of it only what you put in.