SSG WHITAKER

15 College Street

Christiansburg, VA  24073-2921

Phone:  540-381-7131 Cell:  540-520-7427

E-mail:  jerry.whitaker@va.ngb.army.mil  

Benefits for Guardsmen

            The Virginia Army National Guard is a community based part-time organization funded by State and Federal governments.  The Guard stands ready to help in the event of state or local emergencies, as well as having the ability to defend America against foreign aggressors.  For many young men and women, the Guard can be a very rewarding experience.  It offers personal development, travel and the opportunity to “put something back” into our local communities and the state of Virginia.  The Guard is also very financially rewarding.  While attending college, the Guard pays students over $275 through the new GI Bill.  Combined with a monthly paycheck, Guardsmen receive over $380 per month for only two days of work.  This money goes directly to the student to use as he or she desires.  Now, Guardsmen can also receive up to 100% of their college tuition paid at State supported colleges (up to $3200 at private colleges).  See your local representatives for details.

            Remember, Guard programs are not need based like student financial aid.  Our programs are based on the willingness to serve your state and community for two days per month.  For scholarship holders, Guard money makes great spending money!  Hour for hour, the Guard is a great way to build character as well as a fat bank account.  How many hours working minimum wage would a young person have to work to earn $380?  Guardsmen earn it working only two days per month.  Remember, time consuming part-time jobs dramatically cut into valuable study time.  Note that eligible soldiers can also receive an additional $200 per month through the GI Bill “Kicker” program (not mentioned above).

SYNOPSIS OF PROGRAMS

          $13,000          PAY DURING AVERAGE ENLISTMENT

                               (2 days per month, 2 weeks during the summer, with an average of $125 paid

                               per month)

 

         $9,936            MONTGOMERY G.I. BILL

                               ($276 tax free dollars per month for full time students)

 

          75%              FEDERAL TUITION ASSISTANCE

                                       (Up to $4,000 per year and possible In-State tuition rates)

 

         $$$$$$$$        TECHNICAL SKILL TRAINING

                               (Get paid while learning a valuable trade)

 

        UP TO 100%   STATE TUITION PAID

                              (Up to $3,200 at Private Colleges)

 

       $5,000-$8,000  BONUSES FOR SELECT JOBS

                               (Varies depending upon specific jobs)  

 

       THE “E” WORD…REAL RESUME EXPERIENCE

                               (Leadership and on-the-job training)

  SSG WHITAKER

Phone:  540-381-7131 Cell:  540-520-7427

E-mail:  jerry.whitaker@va.ngb.army.mil

WARNING:  Due to congressional and state mandated cutbacks, certain programs could be deleted at any time.  Ask for details of all programs.  

OPM:  Smart money managers of the past have mastered using “OPM,” or other people’s money.  Athletic and merit based scholarships are fantastic for the elite few who get to use them.  Take the gamble as well as the Guard’s guarantee.  Help yourself as well as your children by planning for the future.  Remember, you are either making positive career moves, negative career moves, or you’re stuck in the mud.  Where are you?

The “E” word in life refers to experience.  Serving with the National Guard gives many young people the “hands on” experience and maturity needed to become effective members of the community.  Look at the number of America’s current and former leaders who have served in the military.  Serving part-time makes an average resume look great.

  Listed below are some other benefits associated with part-time service:

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       PAID RETIREMENT PLAN

·        $250,000 IN LIFE INSURANCE (No fault insurance)  

·        $3000 STATE TAX SHELTER  (PLUS:  Possible in-state tuition rates)  

·        VETERANS (VA) HOME LOANS (Low or no down payment)  

·        MILITARY BASE SHOPPING RIGHTS (All military bases, not just Army)  

·        DISCOUNTED AIR TRAVEL (Space “A” travel on military aircraft) ·     

          OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL  

·        MONTHLY PAYCHECK   (for only two days per month)  

·        FULL TIME JOBS AVAILABLE

·        HALF-PRICE AUTO TAGS (and county stickers)

·        FREE CLOTHING

·        OCS AND ROTC PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY (Officer Placement Programs)  

·        DENTAL PROGRAM (Less than $10 per month)

·        OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE