ANG job opportunities available for enlisted Airmen Published March 20, 2014 By Master Sgt. Marcus Rawls Air National Guard LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- Did you know? There is an Air National Guard unit in every state to include Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and D.C. Not only is the ANG funded federally but it also has a duel mission to support each state in time of contingencies and terrorist threats. An Airman can cross train easily into the Air Guard. No time on station or time in grade requirements are needed. As long as one has the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery and medical requirements and the unit of their choice has the opening, it's a simple process. As the in-service recruiter, I can reserve the slot for an Airman before the member separates. The Air National Guard is still hiring for both part-time and full-time positions. Check out www.usajobs.gov for both Air Guard Reserve and federal technician full-time positions. Airmen can elect to receive email notifications for specific upcoming state openings. There is a website specifically made for prior service Air Force members: www.goang.com/activeduty. The ANG is offering up to $20,000 affiliation bonuses for a six-year commitment and up to $10,000 for a three-year commitment to the following Air Force Specialty Codes for the remainder of fiscal year 2014: Loadmaster Tactical air command and control Command and control Aircrew Flight Equipment Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Aerospace Maintenance Aerospace Propulsion Aerospace Ground Equipment Aircraft Fuel Systems Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Fuels (POL) Material Management (Supply) Air Transportation Munitions Systems Aircraft Armament Systems Cyber Transport Systems RF Transmissions Systems Services Security Forces Aerospace Medical Service This is only for Palace Front applicants going to a unit with a vacancy, and half of the payments are given after enlistment and the other half at the half-way mark of the ANG contract. As a part-time member of the ANG, you can keep your active-duty benefits to include: Thrift Savings Plan Tricare Dental (Metlife) Service's Group Life Insurance (Life Insurance available up to $400,000) Tuition Assistance Exchange/Commissary shopping Space Available Military Travel Armed Forces Vacation Club 20 year retirement An Airman no longer has to be halfway within your first active duty contract to apply for Palace Chase. Keep in mind that a full three years is required to be eligible for 100 percent of your GI bill benefits. Each state has tuition assistance money for undergraduates that one can apply for while they are using their GI bill benefits. For base qualifications and more information on Air National Guard opportunities, contact Master Sgt. Marcus Rawls at (501)987-6767, (DSN) 731-6767 or cell at (501)-231-5308. Email him at marcus.rawls.1@us.af.mil and he is located at building 1255, rm. 216B. One can also visit www.goang.com or www.goang/activeduty.