Continue Your Service

On Your Terms

Already served? The DC Army National Guard offers flexibility, stability, and a way to continue your career while living life on your terms.

Why

Return to Service?

You already know the unmatched pride that comes from serving your country. The DC Army National Guard makes it easy for you to continue serving while receiving valuable benefits and increased flexibility in many aspects of your life.

Serve part-time, and choose your life path now. Decide where you want to live, what your civilian career will look like, and more.

Requirements

for Prior Service Members

General Requirements:

Must qualify for non-regular retired pay by age 60
Must meet height/weight and current medical requirements
Must meet education standards for the MOS or option for which you enlist
Must have most current DD 214, NGB22 or discharge order
Must have an approved DD Form 368 Conditional Release

bonuses

Prior Service Enlistment Bonus

If you enlist into a critical skill MOS, you may eligible for the Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB). To find out which positions are currently available in your state, contact your local recruiter.

Enlisted Affiliation Bonus (Army)

The Enlisted Affiliation Bonus is offered to current enlisted service members who affiliate directly into a critical vacancy in the DC Army National Guard from the Active Army.

Officer Affiliation Bonus (Army)

The Officer Affiliation Bonus (OAFB) is offered to officers and warrant officers who are currently on Active Duty and who agree to affiliate into DC Army National Guard into a critical skill position.

Re-enlistment Extension Bonus

Current DC Army National Guard Soldiers, both deployed and at home, who extend or immediately re-enlist may be eligible for the Re-enlistment Extension Bonus (REB).

Enlisted MOS Conversion Bonus

Current DC Army National Guard Soldiers who volunteer to retrain into a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) that the Guard has identified as having a shortage of trained and qualified personnel are eligible.

Officer Accession Bonus

The Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) is offered to newly commissioned officers and newly appointed warrant officers who serve in a traditional status in the DC Army National Guard. If you’re a current Guard enlisted Soldier who has never before held any commission as an officer or appointment as a warrant officer, and accept commission or appointment into a critical skill position, you may qualify.

Rewards of Continuing

Service in the Guard

Additional income
Low-cost medical insurance (TRICARE Reserve Select)
Low-cost life insurance
Retirement benefits
Maintain your security clearance
Employment networking and full-time job opportunities
Up to 36 months stabilization
District-specific benefits

Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior

Active duty Marines know the unmatched pride you gain from serving your country. By transitioning to the DC Army National Guard, Marines can continue their service and take advantage of the flexibility and other benefits the Guard offers its Soldiers. The Guard needs experienced warriors—and your Marine Corps skills transfer easily to our mission.

Served With Honor on Active Duty

You’ve served with honor on active duty. And now, as you transition to civilian life, you still have that desire—to stand for something, to protect, to answer the call of your community and country.

Continue your service nearer to home—where you can use your hard-earned skills to serve your community. Opportunities still abound for your military career, including entry into an officer or warrant officer career path.

Still

Have Questions?

Not sure where to start? Our recruiters and counselors are here to guide you through every step.