Part-time service. Full-time benefits.

New York 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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CHOOSE YOUR PATH

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

  • Albany Store Front
    1539 Central Ave Albany NY 12205
  • Auburn Armory
    174 South St Auburn NY 13021
  • Binghamton Armory
    85 West End Ave Binghamton NY 13905
  • Brooklyn Store Front
    85-12 4th Avenue Brooklyn NY 11209
  • Camp Smith
    BLDG 500 Camp Smith Rd 2nd Flr Cortlandt Manor NY 10567
  • Cicero Store Front
    6197 RT 31 Cicero NY 13039
  • Connecticut Street Armory
    184 Connecticut St Buffalo NY 14213
  • Division of Military and Naval Affairs
    330 Old Niskayuna Rd Latham NY 12110
  • Dunkirk Armory
    1 Newton St Dunkirk NY 14048
  • Farmingdale Armory
    25 Baiting Place Rd Farmingdale NY 11735
  • Ft. Hamilton
    212 General Lee Ave Ft Hamilton Brooklyn NY 11225
  • Geneseo Armory
    34 Avon Rd Geneseo NY 14454
  • Geneva Armory
    300 Main St Geneva NY 14456
  • Glenmore Road Armory
    137 Glenmore Rd Troy NY 12180
  • Glenville Armory
    251 Rudy Chase Dr Glenville NY 12302
  • Gloversville Armory
    87 Washington St Gloversville NY 12078
  • Harlem Armory
    2366 5th Ave New York NY 10037
  • Hornell Armory
    100 Seneca St Hornell NY 14843
  • Horsehead Armory
    128 Colonial Dr Horseheads NY 14845
  • Ithaca Armory
    1765 Hanshaw Rd Ithaca NY 14850
  • Jamaica Armory
    93-05 168th St Jamaica NY 11433
  • Jamestown Armory
    34 Porter Ave Jamestown NY 12701
  • Kingsbridge Armory
    10 W. 195th St Bronx NY 10468
  • Kingston Armory
    25 Kiersted Ave Kingston NY 12401
  • Leeds Armory
    2515 Rte 23 Leeds NY 12451
  • Lexington Avenue Armory
    68 Lexington Ave New York NY 10010
  • Lockport
    158 Willow St Lockport NY 14094
  • Long Island City Store Front
    31-31 Thompson Avenue, 2nd FL Long Island City NY 11101
  • Manor Road Armory
    321 Manor Rd Staten Island NY 10314
  • Masten Avenue Armory
    27 Masten Ave Buffalo NY 14204
  • Middletown Store Front
    360 Route 211 Middletown NY 10940
  • Morrisonville Armory
    16 Fairgrounds Rd Morrisonville NY 12962
  • New Windsor Armory
    910 Raz Ave New Windsor NY 12553
  • Ogdensburg Armory
    225 Elizabeth St Ogdensburg NY 13669
  • Olean Armory
    119 Times Square Olean NY 14760
  • Orangeburg Armory
    84 Old Orangeburg Rd Orangeburg NY 10962
  • Patchogue Store Front
    500 Medford Ave, Suite 5 Patchogue NY 11772
  • Peekskill
    955 Washington St Peekskill NY 10566
  • Queensbury Armory
    65 Stone Quarry Rd Queensbury NY 12804
  • Rochester Armory
    42 Patriot Way Rochester NY 14624
  • Ronkonkoma Armory
    201 Schaefer Dr Ronkonkoma NY 11779
  • South Lake Armory
    99 South Lake Ave Troy NY 12180
  • Syracuse Armory
    6900 Thompson Ave Syracuse NY 13211
  • Utica Armory
    1700 Parkway East Utica NY 13501
  • Walton Armory
    55 South St Walton NY 13856
  • Watertown Store Front
    108 Franklin St. Watertown NY 13601
  • Whitestone Armory
    150-74 6th Ave Whitestone NY 11357
  • Yonkers Armory
    2 Quincy Place Yonkers NY 10701

Tuition Assistance

  • ROTC Scholarships available at 13 College ROTC programs with 100+ affiliated schools
  • 100% paid tuition at SUNY, CUNY, and community colleges
  • Up to 100% reimbursement of the SUNY/CUNY rate at private universities
  • $4000 Annual Federal Tuition Assistance Total

For more information contact: 

1-800-GoGuard 

Or contact the New York Army National Guard Education Services Officer: 


MAJ Reynolds-Folkes, Phyonne

phyonne.reynoldsfolkes.mil@army.mil
(518) 786-0460

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