Join the Guard

"Whatever is Needed, Wherever it is Needed"

The National Guard is a unique and essential element of the U.S. military; we are the only branch that serves both local community and country. When you join our force, you create a world where goals are within your grasp. Earn a degree with money for school, learn job skills that translate to the civilian world, and build bonds that will last a lifetime. When you become a Guard Soldier, your family will thank you, your country will thank you, and your future will owe you. To find more specifics about your opportunities in the North Carolina National Guard, click one of the links below.