I want to transfer from the National Guard to Marines or Air Force. Does anyone have tips or a push in the right direction?

First and foremost, you really need to speak with your Career Counselor AND Recruiters from the other branches you are interested in. Some of the first questions that need to come out of your mouth to all of these routes should be: Is it possible to switch now or do I have to wait until this contract is up? Will I lose my bonus and will I have to pay back any of my bonus if I transfer now (this is only if you did receive a bonus)? If I'm able to switch now without waiting for my current contract to expire, what paperwork do I need to complete and/or have completed by my command?

Its not that simple to "transfer". First you must have a conditional release approved by the National Guard, basically abolishing your contract under the condition you enlist into another service. That is your biggest hurdle, as most states are not keen on releasing people from their rosters that they already paid the training bill for. Second, the branch you want to enlist into has to be accepting prior service applicants and you have to meet the other basic qualifications. Many people who enlist in the ARNG are not qualified to enlist in any other branch, as their standards and what they will waive are different. Not saying that applies to you, just saying you need to understand the big picture and do some research before you assume that this is even an option for you. Good luck.

If you go marines you will have to do boot camp again all the way to ait and be a boot. I wouldn't but to each his own. You will have to go through meps either way once you get a conditional release