Part-time service. Full-time benefits.

Idaho National Guard

ALWAYS READY. ALWAYS THERE.

Live here. Work here. Serve here.

WELCOME TO BASIC

In 10 weeks, you'll be physically and mentally stronger than you've ever been.

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DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Are you committed to make a difference and help those in need?

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MAKE AN IMPACT

The Army National Guard is a part-time state-based military component that serves a dual mission. Each Guard unit serves under the command of their state governor to respond to natural disasters or other state emergencies. In addition, Guard units can be activated to defend the nation when needed.

Each state, Washington D.C. and the U.S. territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, have their own Army National Guard units. There are 54 units in total.

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CHOOSE YOUR PATH

The Army National Guard has many service options available. You decide which is the best fit for your lifestyle. There are two paths to service in the Army National Guard, Enlisted Soldier or a Commissioned Officer.

  • Enlisted Soldier - You want to specialize in a career field and have a high school diploma, GED, or plan to get one
  • Commissioned Officer - You want to plan and lead a mission and have a college diploma or plan to

ENLISTMENT TIMELINE

WHAT INTERESTS YOU?

With over 130 different jobs, you're sure to find a career that fits. From high-tech jobs like computer engineering to practical trade skills like construction, or even jobs where you get to blow things up, we have a place just for you.

CAREERS

Get started with the Idaho National Guard

Armories and Recruiter Stations

  • SFC Archer
    279 W Prairie Shopping Center, Hayden, ID 83835, USA, Hayden, ID 83835
  • SFC Braxton Beasley
    3096 S 25th E, Idaho Falls, ID 83404, USA, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
  • SFC Erron Nowland
    1451 N Milwaukee St, Boise, ID 83704, USA, Boise, ID 83704
  • SFC Greenwell
    875 Perimeter Dr, Moscow, ID 83844, USA, Moscow, ID 83844
  • SFC Ian Walker
    5205 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83607, USA, Caldwell, ID 83607
  • SFC Jason Kremer
    1451 N Milwaukee St, Boise, ID 83704, USA, Boise, ID 83704
  • SFC Lea
    279 W Prairie Shopping Center, Hayden, ID 83835, USA, Hayden, ID 83835
  • SFC Mercier
    5453 E Seltice Way, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA, Post Falls, ID 83854
  • SFC Robert Bond
    1910 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83706, USA, Boise, ID 83706
  • SFC Ryan Slaughter
    1800 Flandro Dr #380, Pocatello, ID 83202, USA, Pocatello, ID 83202
  • SFC Tyson Abrams
    525 S Center St, Rexburg, ID 83460, USA, Rexburg, ID 83460
  • SFC Ulysses Mittelstad
    617 Blue Lakes Blvd N, Twin Falls, ID 83301, USA, Twin Falls, ID 83301
  • SFC Zachary Doglietto
    1451 N Milwaukee St, Boise, ID 83704, USA, Boise, ID 83704
  • SGT Hunter Keller
    601 2nd Ave W, Jerome, ID 83338, USA, Jerome, ID 83338
  • SGT Joel Viola
    1059 Airport Wy, Burley, ID 83318, USA, Burley, ID 83318
  • SGT Jordan Harris
    3096 S 25th E, Idaho Falls, ID 83404, USA, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
  • SGT Mark Eachus
    260 Rich Ln, Blackfoot, ID 83221, USA, Blackfoot, ID 83221
  • SGT Maurine Gentry
    1800 Flandro Dr #380, Pocatello, ID 83202, USA, Pocatello, ID 83202
  • SGT Sophia Harris
    2032 E Overland Rd STE 110, Meridian, ID 83642, USA, Meridian, ID 83642
  • SGT Timathy Goodell
    3845 Worth Lee Rd, Mountain Home, ID 83647, USA, Mountain Home, ID 83647
  • SSG AJ Hernandez
    212 N Kings Rd, Nampa, ID 83687, USA, Nampa, ID 83687
  • SSG Branden Pilkenton
    5205 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83607, USA, Caldwell, ID 83607
  • SSG Bryan Venegas
    1800 Flandro Dr #380, Pocatello, ID 83202, USA, Pocatello, ID 83202
  • SSG Coulter
    279 W Prairie Shopping Center, Hayden, ID 83835, USA, Hayden, ID 83835
  • SSG Dustin Truscott
    617 Blue Lakes Blvd N, Twin Falls, ID 83301, USA, Twin Falls, ID 83301
  • SSG Gabrielle Herting
    212 N Kings Rd, Nampa, ID 83687, USA, Nampa, ID 83687
  • SSG Jatha Wilke
    2032 E Overland Rd STE 110, Meridian, ID 83642, USA, Meridian, ID 83642
  • SSG Kolten Conant
    2175 S Johns Ave, Emmett, ID 83617, USA, Emmett, ID 83617
  • SSG Preston Hair
    2032 E Overland Rd STE 110, Meridian, ID 83642, USA, Meridian, ID 83642
  • SSG Raudel Arteaga
    617 Blue Lakes Blvd N, Twin Falls, ID 83301, USA, Twin Falls, ID 83301
  • SSG Sarah Pak
    617 Blue Lakes Blvd N, Twin Falls, ID 83301, USA, Twin Falls, ID 83301

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  • 91B — Location: Statewide

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Education And Tuition

Colleges with ROTC Programs - 4

University of Idaho (Moscow, Idaho)

Boise State University (Boise, Idaho)

Idaho State University (Pocatello, Idaho)

Brigham Young University Idaho (Rexburg, Idaho)

Average Annual Tuition Costs
$2,864-$5,991

Annual Federal Tuition Assistance Total
$4000

Federal TA Website Link
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State Education Assistance Program (SEAP) requests must have an application completed in GKO before class starts, giving up to $8000 for tuition and registration fees for schools in Idaho.

Apply now at https://gko.portal.ng.mil/states/ID/edu

Career Opportunities

Top Employers within Idaho
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center, Micron Technology, Boise State University, Military Department, Battelle Energy Alliance, St. Alphonsus Health System, University of Idaho, St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center 

Fortune 500 Companies Based in Idaho
Micron, Albertson's, JR Simplot, Potlatch, Nationwide

Becoming a Soldier in the National Guard

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