If you are interested in joining our team, give our recruiting office a call or meet with one of our recruiters in person at our main recruiting office. An appointment is not required, but please bring your proof of identification.

In the Air National Guard, our Airmen hold civilian jobs or attend school while conducting their military training part time. That training occurs one weekend each month and an additional two weeks each year.

Like the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard is a reserve component of the U.S. Air Force, so our members may be periodically deployed alongside full-time service members to fulfill U.S. Air Force assignments worldwide.

In the Air National Guard, you not only serve your country, but also the community you call home. During times of emergency when our state needs the skills and resources that only the Guard can provide, we are always ready, always there. With career and leadership opportunities, healthcare and education benefits, and the freedom to choose how you serve, you're able to become your best in the Air National Guard.

You must meet certain enlistment criteria to qualify for the Air National Guard. These criteria ensure that those who join have the right mental, physical and moral aptitudes to perform the tasks required for military service. General requirements include:

AGE. Must be between the age of 17 and 42. Consent from a parent or legal guardian is required if 17.

CITIZENSHIP. Must be a United States citizen or naturalized citizen.

EDUCATION. High school seniors or those with a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma (GED) are eligible.

MENTAL APTITUDE. Must achieve a minimum score of 31 on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. Must also qualify in
a specific area of the ASVAB depending on occupational choice.

PHYSICAL CONDITION. Must be able to pass an initial military entrance physical exam, be in good health and meet minimum height and weight standards. Certain illnesses, past injuries or diseases may disqualify an individual for enlistment.

MORAL CHARACTER. Must meet standards which cover arrests, convictions and drug usage.

TERM OF ENLISTMENT. An enlistment contract is for a total of eight (8) years. As few as four (4) years can be served in a drill status, with the remainder served in an inactive status. NOTE: you must enlist for six (6) years to receive educational or incentive benefits.

There are plenty of part-time and full-time positions (Technician/AGR) for experienced military personnel. If you had an honorable discharge, you may be eligible to join the 144th Fighter Wing, Fresno Air National Guard.
                  
-Prior service in any branch is accepted.
-Attendance is required at Guard drills one weekend per month, and up to 15 additional days of annual training are required each year.
-You must be able to complete 20 years of combined service time by age 62.
-Rank is determined by grade held on separation and current unit vacancies.
-You do not need to attend basic military training again, but you may have to attend an Air Force technical school if not qualified in a convertible skill. Cross-training is an option, dependent on current unit vacancies.
-Enlistment term options are one (1) year (if you have never been a member of the Air National Guard and are qualified in a specific Air Force Specialty Code), three (3) years, or six (6) years.