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A Support Structure For Your Life

Part time service, lifelong benefits

• Enlistment Bonuses
• Education & Training
• Health Care
• Money & pay
• Family
• Service of Choice
• Recruit Sustainment Program

SERVE YOUR STATE. DEFEND YOUR NATION.

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

As a member of the Guard you serve under the command of your state governor to respond to natural disasters, emergencies, and times of crisis.

With 54 Army National Guard units across all 50 states, Washington D.C., the U.S. territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, the Guard is always ready, always there.

Just remember, as a Soldier in the Army National Guard, you'll answer the call when your community needs you most.

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WHAT'S YOUR MISSION?

With over 130 career paths to choose from, there's a role that's perfect for you― whether you're into high-tech jobs like computer engineering, hands-on training like construction, or even the thrill of controlled explosions. We have a place just for you.

CAREERS

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. You decide which is the best fit for your lifestyle. Whether you want to learn new skills or lead others, there's a place for you.

There are two paths to service in the Army National Guard, Enlisted Soldier or a Commissioned Officer.

• Enlisted Soldier - 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 - If you have a college diploma or plan to earn one, this route empowers you to make critical decisions and inspire others.

Whichever path you choose, you're not just building your future- you're stepping into a purpose.

ENLISTMENT TIMELINE

BONUS ELIGIBLE CAREERS

HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS WITH BONUS OPPORTUNITIES

• 74D Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) SPECIALIST

  A CBRN Specialist is a trained professional who detects, responds to, and mitigates chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats to protect personnel, equipment, and the public.

  ENLISTMENT BONUS OFFER:

• 13J FIRE CONTROL SPECIALIST

  A Fire Control Specialist is responsible for processing and integrating battlefield information to support field artillery operations.

  ENLISTMENT BONUS OFFER:

LET'S TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOGETHER

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IT'S YOUR JOURNEY.

YOUR NEXT MOVE.

Different paths. Endless opportunities. Shared purpose.

• EXPLORE YOUR FUTURE

  Discover what the Illinois Army National Guard has to offer. Explore career opportunities, education benefits, and the steps to getting started.

• MISSION READY?

  Keep your momentum. You've already taken the first step. Explore re-enlistment opportunities, career advancement, and benefits designed to make the most out of your military career.

• CONTINUE YOUR LEGACY

  Prior Service? Your military experience matters. Discover opportunities to continue your service, explore available benefits, and re-define your career.

WHAT IS THE ASVAB?

Before you join the Illinois Army National Guard, you'll need to take a standardized assessment called the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery). This test is meant to identify your strengths and determine which career paths may be the best fit for you.

The ASVAB isn't a test you need to fear- every applicant takes it. The exam takes approximately 3.5 hours to complete. Preparing ahead of time can help you feel more confident, become familiar with the testing process, and identify areas where additional study may improve your score.

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Armories and Recruiter Stations

• 
  13838 S Springfield Ave Robbins, Illinois 60472
• 
  1551 North Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60035
• 
  112 Broadway Ave E, Mattoon, Illinois 61938
• 
  1450 Army Road Marseilles, IL 61341
• 
  10451 N 2nd Street Machesney Park, IL 61115
• 
  803 Ziegler Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
• 
  362 Linwood Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
• 
  650 Armory Road, Shiloh, IL 62269
• 
  11427 Minuteman Rd, Marion, IL 62959
• Alton Storefront
  94a Northport Dr, Alton, IL 62002, USA
  (217) 273-8640
• Alton Storefront
  94a Northport Dr, Alton, IL 62002, USA
  (217) 273-8640
• Alton Storefront
  94a Northport Dr, Alton, IL 62002, USA
  (217) 273-8640
• Aurora Readiness Center
  803 Ziegler Ave, Aurora, IL 60505, USA
  (630) 820-7279
• Bartonville Readiness Center
  3101 S Airport Rd, Bartonville, IL 61607, USA
  (309) 657-9148
• Beardstown Readiness Center
  1800 Wall St, Beardstown, IL 62618, USA
  (217) 970-0894
• Belleville Recruiting Center
  1095 N Green Mt Rd, Belleville, IL 62221, USA
  (618) 791-9085
• Bloomington Readiness Center
  1616 S Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA
  (309) 620-3253
• Broadway Readiness Center
  5917 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
  (312) 718-2320
• Camp Lincoln
  1301 N MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62702, USA
  (217) 246-9075
• Champaign Readiness Center
  109 E Park St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
  (217) 299-6381
• Cicero Storefront
  8103 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652, USA
  (815) 631-2126
• Crestwood Readiness Center
  13838 S Springfield Ave, Robbins, IL 60472, USA
  (224) 639-3599
• Crystal Lake Store Front
  6213 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
• Danville Readiness Center
  22979 N Bowman Ave, Danville, IL 61834, USA
  (217) 273-8867
• Decatur Readiness Center
  5550 Ocean Trail, Decatur, IL 62521, USA
  (217) 720-4423
• Dixon Readiness Center
  412 W Everett St, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
  (815) 370-2906
• Donnelly Readiness Center
  1910 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
  (773) 962-1342
• Downers Grove
  140 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA
  (317) 625-7525
• East Saint Louis Readiness Center
  2931 State St, East St Louis, IL 62205, USA
  (618) 910-2199
• Eastern Illinois University
  600 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920, USA
  (217) 549-7096
• Effingham Readiness Center
  1206 W Temple Ave, Effingham, IL 62401, USA
  (217) 273-8743
• Elgin Readiness Center
  254 Raymond St, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
  (630) 800-8861
• Fort Sheridan Readiness Center
  C St, Highwood, IL 60040, USA
  (708) 937-2239
• Freeport Readiness Center
  1236 S Adams Ave, Freeport, IL 61032, USA
  (815) 990-8477
• Galesburg Readiness Center
  362 N Linwood Rd, Galesburg, IL 61401, USA
  (309) 255-2142
• Galva Readiness Center
  201 Morgan Rd, Galva, IL 61434, USA
  (815) 529-9094
• General Jones Readiness Center
  5200 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
  (708) 476-7621
• Illinois State University
  211 N University St, Normal, IL 61761, USA
  (309) 824-3364
• Joliet Readiness Center
  2900 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA
  (815) 218-7436
• Kankakee Readiness Center
  1191 E 4000 S Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA
  (815) 992-1455
• Kankakee Readiness Center
  1191 E 4000 S Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA
  (815) 321-9959
• Kedzie Readiness Center
  Illinois National Guard Northwest Armory, 1551 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60651, USA
  (773) 780-5432
• Kewanee Readiness Center
  111 N East St, Kewanee, IL 61443, USA
  (815) 529-9094
• Lawrenceville Readiness Center
  1522 Porter Ave, Lawrenceville, IL 62439, USA
  (618) 319-3536
• Litchfield Readiness Center
  1617 N Jefferson St, Litchfield, IL 62056, USA
  (217) 313-7039
• Loyola University
  1034 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
  (773) 301-3465
• Machesney Park Readiness Center
  10451 N 2nd St, Machesney Park, IL 61115, USA
  (815) 222-0998
• Macomb Readiness Center
  135 W Grant St, Macomb, IL 61455, USA
  (309) 634-9613
• Marion Readiness Center
  11427 Minuteman Rd, Marion, IL 62959, USA
  (618) 638-4032
• Marseilles Training Center
  1700 Army Rd, Marseilles, IL 61341, USA
  (708) 305-8839
• Mattoon Readiness Center
  112 Broadway Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA
  (217) 273-8773
• Milan Readiness Center
  5212 78th Ave, Milan, IL 61264, USA
  (309) 428-1494
• Mt. Vernon Readiness Center
  N Shiloh Dr, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, USA
  (618) 319-2850
• Mt. Vernon Readiness Center
  N Shiloh Dr, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, USA
  (618) 319-2850
• Murphysboro Readiness Center
  3470 New Era Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966, USA
  (309) 657-9148
• Normal Readiness Center
  1510 Millennium Blvd, Normal, IL 61761, USA
  (217) 299-0259
• North Riverside Readiness Center
  8660 Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL 60546, USA
  (312) 590-7942
• Northern Illinois University
  1 Northern View Cir, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA
  (815) 762-3096
• Paris Readiness Center
  1021 N Main St, Paris, IL 61944, USA
  (217) 494-8468
• Peoria Readiness Center
  2323 S Airport Rd, Peoria, IL 61607, USA
  (309) 255-0160
• Pontiac Readiness Center
  825 W Reynolds St # 2, Pontiac, IL 61764, USA
  (815) 419-7757
• Quincy Readiness Center
  702 Kochs Ln, Quincy, IL 62305, USA
  (217) 299-0901
• Rock Falls Readiness Center
  716 6th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071, USA
  (815) 520-0917
• Shiloh Readiness Center
  Old Illinois 158, Scott AFB, IL, USA
  (309) 567-7007
• Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
  1225 Douglas Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
  (618) 972-3112
• Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
  1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
  (618) 606-4443
• Sparta Readiness Center
  1803 Hillcrest Dr, Sparta, IL 62286, USA
  (618) 317-7075
• Sullivan Readiness Center
  1400 N Main St, Sullivan, IL 61951, USA
  (217) 237-8783
• Sycamore Readiness Center
  516 E State St, Sycamore, IL 60178, USA
  (815) 535-7436
• University of Illinois
  600 E University Ave, Urbana, IL 61802, USA
  (217) 722-3124
• Urbana Readiness Center
  600 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
  (217) 621-2182
• West Frankfort Readiness Center
  800 W Main St, West Frankfort, IL 62896, USA
  (618) 335-2975
• Western Illinois University
  1 University Cir, Macomb, IL 61455, USA
  (309) 846-6056
• Woodstock Readiness Center
  1301 Sunset Ridge Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
  (815) 780-7484

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