Part-time service. Full-time benefits.

Connecticut National Guard

ALWAYS READY. ALWAYS THERE.

Protect what matters most to you!

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Serve those around you. Be a vital part of something bigger than yourself.

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Part-time service, Lifelong benefits

Serve Your State. Defend Your Nation.

The Army National Guard is a unique part-time military force with a powerful dual mission—protecting communities at home and supporting the nation when called upon.


As a member of the Guard, you serve under your state's governor to respond to natural disasters, emergencies, and times of crisis. But when the nation needs you, you're also ready to stand alongside the U.S. Army in defense of our country.


With 54 Army National Guard units across all 50 states, Washington D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Guard is always ready, always there—wherever you're needed most.

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Your Future. Your Mission. Your Choice.

The Army National Guard gives you the power to choose a path that fits your goals and transforms your future. Whether you want to sharpen your skills or lead others toward success, there's a place for you.

  • Enlisted Soldier – Ready to become an expert in your field? If you have a high school diploma, GED, or are working toward one, this path lets you build real-world skills and launch a meaningful career.
     
  • Commissioned Officer – Want to take charge and lead with purpose? If you have a college degree or plan to earn one, this route empowers you to make critical decisions and inspire others

Whichever path you choose, you're not just joining a team—you're stepping into a purpose.

ENLISTMENT TIMELINE

130+ Ways to Build the Life You Want.

With over 130 career paths to choose from, there's a role that's perfect for you—whether you're into cutting-edge tech like computer engineering, hands-on trades like construction, or even the thrill of controlled explosions. Your future starts here.

CAREERS

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Armories and Recruiter Stations

  • Camp Hartell
    Route 75 Windsor Locks, CT 06096
  • Army Air Support Facility (AASF)
    Bradley International Airport Bld 152 Windsor Locks, 06096
  • BRIDGEPORT
    310 FAIRFIELD AVE BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606
  • BRIDGEPORT
    310 FAIRFIELD AVE BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
  • BRISTOL
    741 FARMINGTON AVE BRISTOL, CT 06010
  • Camp Niantic
    Smith Street Niantic, CT 06357
  • DANIELSON
    136 MAIN ST SUITE 201 DANIELSON, CT 06239
  • ECSU
    83 WINDHAM STREET WOOD SUPPORT CENTER RM121 WILLIMANTIC, CT 06226
  • ENFIELD
    1635 KING STREET ENFIELD, CT 06082
  • Enfield Armory
    Route 5, Mullins Road Enfield, CT 06082
  • Governor William A. O'Neill State Armory
    360 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06105
  • GROTON
    249 BAYONET ST NEW LONDON, CT 06320
  • HARTFORD SF
    100 FARMINGTON AVE HARTFORD, CT 06105
  • MANCHESTER
    54 HARTFORD TURNPIKE VERNON, CT 06066
  • MERIDEN
    375 SMITH ST MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
  • MG Maurice Rose Armed Forces Reserve Center
    375 Smith Street Middletown, CT 06457
  • NEW BRITAIN
    855 STANLEY STREET NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051-2022
  • New Britain Armory
    855 Stanley Street New Britain, CT 06051
  • New Haven Armed Forces Reserve Center
    30 Woodward Ave New Haven, CT 06512
  • NEW HAVEN SF
    324 STATE STREET NEW HAVEN, CT 06511
  • NEW LONDON
    249 BAYONET STREET NEW LONDON, CT 06320-3999
  • New London Armory
    249 Bayonet Street New London, CT 06320
  • NORWICH
    38 STOTT STREET NORWICH, CT 06360-1592
  • Norwich Armory & OMS
    38 Stott Avenue Norwich, CT 06360
  • ROCKVILLE
    120 WEST STREET VERNON ROCKVILLE, CT 06066
  • Rockville Armory
    West Road Rockville CT 06066
  • SOUTHINGTON
    590 WOODRUFF STREET SOUTHINGTON, CT 06489-2715
  • Southington Armory & OMS
    590 Woodruff Street Southington, CT 06489
  • Stamford
    CONNECTICUT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 51 BANK ST STAMFORD, CT 06901
  • STAMFORD
    51 BANK ST STAMFORD, CT 06901
  • Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group (TASMG)
    Groton New London Airport 139 Tower Avenue Groton, CT 06340
  • TORRINGTON
    8 S MAIN STREET TORRINGTON, CT 06790
  • UCONN
    362 FAIRFIELD ROAD UNIT 2069 STORRS MANSFIELD, CT 06269
  • WATERBURY
    64 FIELD STREET WATERBURY, CT 06702
  • WCSU
    WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY 181 WHITE STREET, HIGGINS HALL, ROOM 013 DANBURY, CT 06810
  • WEST HARTFORD
    700 S QUAKER LANE US ARMY RESERVE CENTER WEST HARTFORD, CT 06110-0000
  • WESTBROOK
    37 BROOKSIDE AVE WESTBROOK, CT 06498
  • Westbrook Armory
    Brookside Avenue Westbrook, CT 06498
  • WINDSOR LOCKS
    580 NORTH STREET WINDSOR LOCKS, CT 06096

Education And Tuition

Colleges w/ ROTC Programs
13

Average Annual Tuition Costs
$3,598-$9,630

State Tuition Assistance for Public/Private Institutions
State technical colleges, schools in the CT State University system, and the University of Connecticut.

State Education Tuition Assistance Amount
100% tuition waiver program

Annual Federal Tuition Assistance Total
$4000

Federal TA Website Link
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Career Opportunities

Top 10 Employers w/in the State
Yale New Haven Health, Sikorsky, Otis, Yale University, Charter Communications, Praxair, General Electric, State of Connecticut, Synchrony Financial, Henkel

Fortune 500 Companies Based in the State
Aetna, United Technologies, Cigna, Charter Communications, Hartford Financial Services, Synchrony Financial, XPO Logistics, Stanley Black & Decker, Booking Holdings, Praxair, Xerox 

Uncommon is Calling

It′s time to serve a bigger purpose.

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