National Guard members have plenty of responsibilities to think about. Worrying about civilian job security shouldn’t be one of them. Get vital information on how to handle both your civilian career and National Guard career.

Joining the Reserve Component of the military is a great way to serve your country. You will also earn valuable benefits without giving up your civilian employment or schooling.

More than one in four active duty service members tell us they intend to join the reserves. It can be a great option for lots of service members.

Maybe you're just ending your first tour of duty. Maybe you've fulfilled your obligation to your country. Now, you're at a crossroads—re-enlist, reserves, transition out? How do you know you're making the right call?

Which employers are covered by USERRA? Read on for answers to the most common questions about employment rights and how to manage your National Guard career without jeopardizing your job.

This guide provides a valuable resource to service and family members who may have questions about their entitlements and benefits or simply need to know who to contact for assistance.

Learn about the many benefits and entitlements that are available to you through Veterans Affairs and our government partners.

Emotional wellness is vital to your overall health. Learn to recognize and take control of negative emotional reactions.

Get contact information for your local Building Healthy Military Communities State Coordinator.

The military has an extensive array of services to help make your separation a success. If you're an active-duty service member, National Guard and Reserve Component service member, or service member's spouse, you can take advantage of these transition assistance resources and more.

Military members who serve their country as part of the National Guard or a branch’s reserve component may qualify for retirement benefits — including a Blended Retirement System pension and Thrift Savings Plan retirement payments. You can estimate what your potential retirement payments may be with the official BRS military pay calculator.

National Guardsmen and their families can look up their local ANG PHP contacts for access to confidential psychological health services. Learn more.

National Guard family members can look up their local NGB-FP for access to referral-based services, such as ID cards, medical benefits and more.

Find workforce development career center websites and veterans representatives by state and territory.

Learn about opportunities and support Family Programs provides for National Guard kids of all ages. The military services offer a wide variety of quality children and youth programs in structured developmental settings on and off the military installation to provide for safe, age-appropriate activities.