ARMY
• You and your family are entitled to a HMO-type military health-care plan called TRICARE that provides medical and dental care at little or no cost.
• Qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships; allowances for books and fees plus an annual stipend for living expenses.
NATIONAL GUARD
• You can expect to earn excellent pay as a Guard soldier.
• If your goals include achieving a better work/life balance, the National Guard provides more flexibility than any other service branch. One big difference: the Guard is a part-time commitment.
• Shopping discounts, flying privileges and life insurance are just some of the valuable perks you may receive for your service.
• You must serve 20 years in order to receive retirement benefits.
NAVY
• Enlisted Sailors and officers enjoy generous vacation time.
• Many states offer significant tax breaks to Navy personnel.
• Provides world-class medical care to sailors and their families.
