Guard Admin and Relations experts are the professionals who take care of the needs of Soldiers—and the organization. From human resources and finances to legal aid and religious services, these Soldiers provide responsive assistance to personnel needs. Essentially, they are the engines that keep everything running.

Because the Guard is a massive organization, Admin and Relations jobs mirror careers in the business world. Whether assisting employees with their pay, managing career progressions or handling public relations for the organization, these Soldiers learn skills that directly translate to the civilian sector.

DC Army National Guard helicopter crews fly various missions, from security operations to disaster relief. They might be transporting troops or aiding medical evacuations. Every member of aviation, from pilots to crew chiefs to mechanics, is vital to accomplishing a mission. Every helicopter has its team of mechanics to ensure it's always running efficiently.

In a natural disaster, DC Army National Guard pilots drop water and food and save those in harm's way. They are trained to fly in any weather and take off or land in high-risk situations.

Engineers build anything and everything the DC Army National Guard needs. From surveying and bulldozing to framing and wiring, engineers take on construction and demolition projects of any size— from start to finish. These experts pave roads and build fortifications for hundreds of Soldiers. In combat, engineers use their skills to shape the battlefield, destroying obstacles and opening routes for troop movement.

Guard engineers also work around the globe to assist countries needing hospitals, schools, and running water. Stateside, these problem solvers are pivotal responders during natural disasters, as they clear roads or restore power to communities.

Guard medical specialists are expert helpers, trained with professional skills to work with doctors and care for patient needs. Guard jobs encompass an incredible field of medical specialties—from dental work and nutrition planning to operating room and laboratory assistance. On the battlefield, combat medics are dynamic lifesavers.

Medical careers provide essential training in health care procedures and incomparable experience with emergency response, as states call on medical specialists to care for victims during disasters. These professionals perform well under pressure and possess skills that translate to hospital work. Whichever medical career you choose, you can be sure that your job will be as rewarding as it is challenging.

Military Police (MPs) protect, defend and uphold the rule of law. As the Guard's security experts, MPs are trained in force protection, anti-terror, and crime prevention functions—including many duties that mirror those of civilian officers. In a disaster, they act alongside local law enforcement and first responders.

Chemical Corps specialists are emergency professionals, always prepared for the unexpected. Trained in hazardous materials, they use science to protect their communities from dangerous events and accidents.

Guard Soldiers need food, fuel, parts, and supplies, so our logistics specialists provide them all—and make any mission possible. Supply experts are masters at acquisition, tracking, and distribution, overseeing asset storage and delivery. Fuel professionals drive tanker trucks to forward troops to keep fighting vehicles and helicopters on the move.

When natural disasters strike, these specialists coordinate and deliver aid to their communities at times when it's needed most. And because logistics careers transcend the military, Guard supply experts gain skills and experience highly valued by numerous civilian industries.