California National Guard

Part-time service, Lifelong benefits

• ENLISTMENT BONUSES
• EDUCATION & TRAINING
• HEALTH CARE
• MONEY & PAY
• FAMILY

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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.

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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

• Atascadero
  6105 Olmeda Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422, USA
• Bakersfield
  2800 Gateway Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307, USA
• Bakersfield
  P St, Bakersfield, CA, USA
• Banning
  2401 W Nicolet St, Banning, CA 92220, USA
• Bell Gardens
  Rickenbacker Rd, Bell Gardens, CA, USA
• Burbank
  3800 Valhalla Dr, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
• Concord
  2925 Willow Pass Rd, Concord, CA 94519, USA
• Dublin
  950 6th St, Dublin, CA 94568, USA
• El Cajon
  451 N Pierce St, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
• Escondido
  304 E Park Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
• Eureka
  3517 W St, Eureka, CA 95503, USA
• Fairfield
  510 Parker Rd, Fairfield, CA 94533, USA
• Fresno
  5575 E Airways Blvd, Fresno, CA 93727, USA
• Fresno
  3745 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93711, USA
• Fullerton
  400 S Brookhurst Rd, Fullerton, CA 92833, USA
• Gardena
  2100 W 154th St, Gardena, CA 90249, USA
• Gilroy
  8490 Wren Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020, USA
• Glendale
  220 E Colorado St, Glendale, CA 91205, USA
• Hayward
  24782 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545, USA
• Inglewood
  111 Grosvenor St, Inglewood, CA 90302, USA
• Lakeport
  1431 Hoyt Ave, Lakeport, CA 95453, USA
• Lodi
  333 N Washington St, Lodi, CA 95240, USA
• Long Beach
  2200 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815, USA
• Los Alamitos
  11203 Lexington Dr, Los Alamitos, CA 90720, USA
• Los Angeles
  1300 Federal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
• Madera
  700 E Yosemite Ave, Madera, CA 93638, USA
• Manhattan Beach
  3601 Bell Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, USA
• March Air Reserve Base
  14941 Riverside Dr, March Air Reserve Base, CA 92518, USA
• Mather
  10606 Superfortress Ave, Mather, CA 95655, USA
• Merced
  1240 W 8th St, Merced, CA 95341, USA
• Modesto
  933 Kansas Ave, Modesto, CA 95351, USA
• Mountain View
  230 R T Jones Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
• National City
  303 Palm Ave, National City, CA 91950, USA
• Oakdale
  800 S Yosemite Ave, Oakdale, CA 95361, USA
• Oceanside
  2204 El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
• Ontario
  950 N Cucamonga Ave, Ontario, CA 91764, USA
• Ontario
  1520 N Mountain Ave, Ontario, CA 91762, USA
• Orange
  365 E River Ave, Orange, CA 92866, USA
• Oroville
  1125 Pomona Ave, Oroville, CA 95965, USA
• Petaluma
  580 Vallejo St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA
• Pittsburg
  99 Power Ave, Pittsburg, CA 94565, USA
• Placerville
  212 Armory Dr, Placerville, CA 95667, USA
• Pomona
  1700 E 1st St, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
• Redding
  3025 South St, Redding, CA 96001, USA
• Richmond
  624 Carlson Blvd, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
• Riverside
  14941 Riverside Dr, March Air Reserve Base, CA 92518, USA
• Roseville
  850 All America City Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678, USA
• Sacramento
  440 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95815, USA
• Sacramento
  8450 Okinawa St, Sacramento, CA 95828, USA
• Sacramento
  3250 Meadowview Rd, Sacramento, CA 95832, USA
• San Bernardino
  266 E 3rd St, San Bernardino, CA 92410, USA
• San Diego
  7401 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
• San Francisco
  100 Armory Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA
• San Jose
  251 W Hedding St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
• San Mateo
  400 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
• Santa Ana
  612 E Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707, USA
• Santa Rosa
  1500 Armory Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA
• Seaside
  140 Colonel Durham St, Seaside, CA 93955, USA
• Stockton
  8010 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA 95206, USA
• Susanville
  205 Russell Ave, Susanville, CA 96130, USA
• Temecula
  41790 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA 92590, USA
• Torrance
  2505 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, USA
• Turlock
  1040 Flower St, Turlock, CA 95380, USA
• Van Nuys
  17330 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91406, USA
• Ventura
  1270 Arundell Ave, Ventura, CA 93003, USA
• Visalia
  1100 N Akers St, Visalia, CA 93291, USA
• Yuba City
  310 B St, Yuba City, CA 95991, USA

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