Career questions tagged army-national-guard
Transferring from one military branch to another?
Hi, I am currently serving in the Virginia Army National Guard. I joined the Guard because it offers substantial money for education, allowing me to serve part-time while pursuing my degree without incurring debt. I am nearing the completion of my community college education and have clear goals for my future military and civilian careers. I intend to complete at least one active duty contract in order to pass down the GI Bill benefits to my children. Following this, I aspire to join the Marine Corps and serve at least one active duty contract with them. While I am not looking to pursue a long-term active duty career at this time, I am committed to serving in a way that supports my educational and professional aspirations. Could you provide guidance on how to transfer to the Marine Corps at the end of my current contract without experiencing a break in service? Additionally, would it be more advantageous to go active duty Army instead? After completing my active duty contract, would I be able to transition back to the Army National Guard without a break in service to continue serving to then begin my civilian career? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
