Part-time service. Full-time benefits.
Missouri National Guard
WELCOME TO BASIC
10 weeks. Own Your Strength.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
Serve those around you. Be a vital part of something bigger than yourself.
Your Next Part-Time Job: The Missouri Army National Guard
Earn $200+ per drill weekend
Up to 100% tuition covered
Family health insurance $274/month
VA home loan eligible
One weekend a month. Two weeks a year. Benefits that pay for your future.
Most part-time jobs pay your bills. This one pays for your education, builds your resume, and serves your community.
Here's how it works:
Connect With a Recruiter to Learn More
Make Money
Guaranteed drill pay every month
Annual training compensation
Potential signing bonuses
Retirement benefits from day one
Get Your Degree Debt-Free
Up to 100% tuition at MO state schools
Transferable benefits for family
No student loan payments
Graduate while you serve
Build Your Career
Leadership training
Security clearances
Technical certifications
Skills employers want
How does the Guard stack up against other part-time jobs?
Hear from Missouri Guard members:
"Why I stayed in the Guard was because of the community... it helped me meet some of my best friends." - D
"If you use the Guard in the right way, it can be a great supplement. I've gotten to do a lot of cool stuff, and I can also have my civilian career." - TJ
"Something that surprised me about the recruitment process is how nice the recruiters are. They definitely want to see you achieve. They've said that themselves. They want to see you be better than them." - T
FAQ: "Do I have to quit my job?"
No. The Guard is designed to work around your civilian life. One weekend a month, two weeks a year.
FAQ: "What if I'm in school?"
Perfect. The Guard works with your class schedule and pays your tuition while you attend.
FAQ: "How much can I really make?"
Drill pay starts at $200+ per weekend, plus education benefits worth $40,000+, health insurance savings, and more.
FAQ: "Will I deploy?"
It's possible, but most service is right here in Missouri responding to floods, tornadoes, and community needs.
FAQ: "What's the commitment?"
8 years total (can be a mix of active drilling and inactive reserves). Most serve their full time right here in MO.
No pressure. No obligation. Just real talk about real opportunities.
Becoming a Soldier in the National Guard
Let's discuss if the Guard makes sense for your goals.
Chat with a Missouri Recruiter
Ready to learn more?
Part-time service, Lifelong benefits
Armories and Recruiter Stations
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Albany Armory
411 College St, Albany, MO 64402, USA
(660) 726-5215 -
Blue Armory
801 Armory Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109, USA
(573) 659-1600 -
Camdenton Store Front
108 MO-5 BUS, Camdenton, MO 65020, USA
(573) 291-6446 -
Cape Girardeau Armory
2626 Independence St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703, USA
(573) 616-5691 -
Chilicothe Armory
1500 Washington St, Chillicothe, MO 64601, USA
(314) 458-3191 -
Columbia Recruiting Office
5151 Roger I Wilson Memorial Dr, Columbia, MO 65202, USA
(573) 864-2179 -
Dexter Armory
1702 MO-114, Dexter, MO 63841, USA
(573) 624-2230 -
Farmington Armory
1210 Morris St, Farmington, MO 63640, USA
(573) 756-7530 -
Festus Recruiting Office
2740 State Rd P, Festus, MO 63028, USA
(636) 937-5867 -
Festus Recruiting Office
2740 State Rd P, Festus, MO 63028, USA
(636) 937-5867 -
Festus Recruiting Office
2740 State Rd P, Festus, MO 63028, USA
(636) 937-5867 -
Festus Recruiting Office
2740 State Rd P, Festus, MO 63028, USA
(636) 937-5867 -
Florissant Recruiting Office
2424 N Hwy 67, Florissant, MO 63033, USA
(816) 384-4770 -
Florissant Store Front
2424 N Hwy 67, Florissant, MO 63033, USA
(573) 248-2435 -
Hannibal Armory
561 US-61, Hannibal, MO 63401, USA
(417) 773-0038 -
Hannibla Recruiting Office
561 US-61, Hannibal, MO 63401, USA
(636) 385-8115 -
Harrisonville Armory
1503 S Jefferson Pkwy, Harrisonville, MO 64701, USA
(816) 380-2716 -
Independence Store Front
3801 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055, USA
(816) 795-5605 -
Jackson Armory
224 W Park St, Jackson, MO 63755, USA
(573) 837-6885 -
Jackson Recruiting Office
224 W Park St, Jackson, MO 63755, USA
(573) 837-6885 -
Joplin Recruiting Office
2000 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804, USA
(417) 434-7449 -
Kansas City Armory
7600 Ozark Rd, Kansas City, MO 64129, USA
(816) 380-6664 -
Kansas City Store Front
7829 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118, USA
(816) 436-3432 -
Kingshighway Recruiting Office
4525 S Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63109, USA
(314) 832-3695 -
Kingshighway Recruiting Office
4525 S Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63109, USA
(314) 832-3695 -
Kirksville Armory
500 S Elson St, Kirksville, MO 63501, USA
(660) 665-9289 -
Lamar Armory
106 Broadway St, Lamar, MO 64759, USA
(417) 667-7611 -
Lebanon Armory
301 W Fremont Rd, Lebanon, MO 65536, USA
(417) 533-2357 -
Lindbergh Blvd Recruiting Office
5819 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63123, USA
(314) 416-0352 -
Lindbergh Blvd Recruiting Office
5819 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63123, USA
(314) 416-0352 -
Marshall Armory
475 S Davis Ave, Marshall, MO 65340, USA
(660) 886-9035 -
Maryville Armory
1407 N Country Club Rd, Maryville, MO 64468, USA
(816) 470-7114 -
Maryville Armory
1407 N Country Club Rd, Maryville, MO 64468, USA
(660) 214-4255 -
Moberly Armory
319 E McKinsey St, Moberly, MO 65270, USA
(660) 263-7511 -
Monett Armory
300 Chapell Dr, Monett, MO 65708, USA
(417) 631-1158 -
Monett Armory
300 Chapell Dr, Monett, MO 65708, USA
(417) 631-1158 -
MSSU Recruiting Office
3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801, USA
(417) 659-3710 -
MSU Recruiting Office
900 N National Ave, Springfield, MO 65802, USA
(417) 485-4003 -
Neosho Armory
Ray Carver Ave, Neosho, MO 64850, USA
(417) 845-3889 -
Neosho Recruiting Office
Ray Carver Ave, Neosho, MO 64850, USA
(417) 845-3889 -
Neosho Recruiting Office
Ray Carver Ave, Neosho, MO 64850, USA
(417) 845-3889 -
NWMSU Show Me Gold Office
800 University Dr, Maryville, MO 64468, USA
(660) 562-1723 -
Ozark Store Front
5499 N 17th St, Ozark, MO 65721, USA
(417) 868-6019 -
Poplar Bluff Armory
1605 Cravens Rd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, USA
(873) 785-6854 -
Recruiting Office
1 University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, USA
(660) 422-1768 -
Richmond Armory
860 E Lexington St, Richmond, MO 64085, USA
(816) 470-7114 -
Rolla Store Front
201 Fairgrounds Rd, Rolla, MO 65401, USA
(573) 368-2246 -
Saint Clair Armory
275 Commercial Ave, St Clair, MO 63077, USA
(314) 287-0722 -
Saint Clair Armory
275 Commercial Ave, St Clair, MO 63077, USA
(314) 287-0722 -
Saint Clair Armory
275 Commercial Ave, St Clair, MO 63077, USA
(314) 287-0722 -
Saint Joseph Armory
301 N Woodbine Rd, St Joseph, MO 64506, USA
(816) 387-2374 -
Saint Peters Store Front
276 Mid Rivers Center, St Peters, MO 63376, USA
(636) 278-6088 -
Sedalia Armory
2001 Clarendon Rd, Sedalia, MO 65301, USA
(660) 422-1768 -
SEMO Recruiting Office, 104 Brandt Hall
1 University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, USA
(314) 288-5839 -
Sikeston Armory
300 S Main St, Sikeston, MO 63801, USA
(573) 472-5317 -
Springfield Armory
1400 N Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 65802, USA
(417) 868-6011 -
Trenton Armory
900 Industrial Dr, Trenton, MO 64683, USA
(660) 359-2437 -
Warrensburg Store Front
708 S Maguire St, Warrensburg, MO 64093, USA
(816) 747-8211 -
Warrensburg Store Front
708 S Maguire St, Warrensburg, MO 64093, USA
(660) 747-8211 -
Warrenton Armory
1 Armory Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383, USA
(573) 502-4243 -
Warrenton Armory
1 Armory Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383, USA
(573) 616-5705 -
Waynesville Store Front
310 Ichord Ave, Waynesville, MO 65583, USA
(573) 855-6971 -
West Plains Armory
1315 Webster Ave, West Plains, MO 65775, USA
(417) 522-4143 -
West Plains Recruiting Office
1315 Webster Ave, West Plains, MO 65775, USA
(417) 256-3711