The Massachusetts Army National Guard, has been providing homeland security since 1636, and we are proud of our heritage as Citizen Soldiers. We are the oldest of all the state National Guards in the U.S. and we are continuously searching for new members to carry on our legacy. Our mission is to defend the United States, assist Law Enforcement and Homeland Defense, and aid the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and your community in emergencies and natural disasters. We are members of this community who volunteer to keep it a safe place to live in times of need.

We offer: A 3 or 6 year paid term of service with an opportunity to extend. Mentorship that will help you develop your leadership attributes. Just for being a member we waive 100 percent of your Tuition and Academic Fees to any Massachusetts state college or community college. You will be assigned to work in Massachusetts. Drill one weekend (generally) every month and the rest of the month is yours. Have two simultaneous careers! Or, go to college full time! We offer an excellent rate on our health and life insurances. You will be well paid for all of your work. Give me a call to find out about our culture. This is not your parents military, we are professionals.

Since its birth on June 14, 1775 - more than a year before the Declaration of Independence - the U.S. Army has played a vital role in the growth and development of our Nation. It is a key member of a joint defense team, strategically dominant across the full spectrum of operations. The Army provides the Joint Force with the campaign-quality combat, combat support, and combat service support capabilities necessary to conduct sustained land warfare; this is our unique contribution to the Joint Team and it will be maintained. The Army must always be ready to defend the United States and its territories; support national policies and objectives; and defeat adversaries responsible for aggression that endangers the peace and security of the United States and our allies. To do this, the Army must continue to attract, train, motivate and retain the most competent and dedicated people in the Nation. Over the course of its history the U.S. Army has fluctuated in size and function but has always maintained its status as an important institution of American society. Serving in the Army has been seen by many Americans over time as a respected career, and Soldiers are highly regarded for their sense of duty and the sacrifices they have made for their country. Of the nation's 43 presidents, 30 served in the armed forces. Of those, 17 served in the Regular Army and six in the Army National Guard or militia. Three men who attained the highest rank of general in leading

The Massachusetts Army National Guard, has been providing homeland security since 1636, and we are proud of our heritage as Citizen Soldiers. We are the oldest of all the state National Guards in the U.S. and we are continuously searching for new members to carry on our legacy. Our mission is to defend the United States, assist Law Enforcement and Homeland Defense, and aid the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and your community in emergencies and natural disasters. We are members of this community who volunteer to keep it a safe place to live in times of need.