Fellow National Guard folks - what was your "why" for joining?

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I was active duty previously, fresh out of high school. I got out because I didn’t like the active duty life. I tried full civilian life for a few years and didn’t like that much either. A good friend of mine from when I was AD recommended I look at the NG and I’ve enjoyed it significantly more than AD life. I’ve found the work to be more rewarding, the people more tolerable, and I’m overall happier.

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to help others

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I already had a full-time job and two kids when I decided to join the military for the extra benefits. Couldn't uproot my entire civilian life though, so I figured why not serve the army part-time by being a National Guardsman instead.

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Yeah I wanted to do something for my country and local community at the same time. It's been incredibly rewarding.

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