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ARNG Army Recruiting and Retention
Army National Guard FAQ
Prior Service FAQ

To extend your contract please contact Retention by filling out the form below or by calling 501-212-4246.

What is the National Guard?
What are the service obligations in the National Guard?
How is the National Guard different from the Army Reserve?
What benefits are there in belonging to the National Guard?
How long do I have to join for?
Do I have to go to Basic Training?
What jobs are available in the National Guard?
What are the qualifications I must meet to join the National Guard?
Once I join the Guard can I switch jobs or units?
How will my membership in the National Guard effect my civilian job?
How do I join?

Is the Arkansas National Guard for me?
What can I contribute to the Guard?
What can the Guard do for me in return?
Will I have to go to Basic Training?
What will my pay be?
Can I switch branches or specialties?

To extend your contract please fill out the form below and click "Submit"

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