MAINE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Serve your state. Build your career. Pay for college.
The Maine Army National Guard isn’t just a military service - it’s a career launchpad that pays you to train, covers your college tuition, and keeps you rooted in Maine while you build a future.
Education
Full tuition covered
Maine National Guard pays 100% of tuition at any Maine public college or university, up to a bachelor’s degree.
Pay
Paid to train
Earn drill pay every month, plus the same base pay as active duty soldiers when deployed or on training orders.
Bonus
Up to $13,000
Enlistment bonuses available for qualifying job specialties, on top of your regular pay and education benefits.
Commitment
1 weekend/month
Serve one weekend a month and two weeks a year, so you can hold a job, go to school, and live your life in Maine.
The Guard is designed to let you stay in Maine. You serve here, train here, and build your career here — with the people and communities you already know.
Healthcare
Combat Medic, Dental Specialist, Nutrition Care — training that maps to EMT, CNA, and healthcare careers
Technology & IT
IT Specialist, Cyber Operations, Satellite Systems — certifications that lead to tech careers
Engineering & Trades
Combat Engineer, Construction Equipment, Technical Engineering — hands-on skills in high demand
Logistics & Operations
Supply Chain, Transportation, Mechanic roles — training that crosses directly into civilian logistics
Administration & HR
Human Resources Specialist, Financial Management, Paralegal — office and professional career starts
Public Safety
Military Police, CBRN Specialist — training that supports law enforcement and emergency response careers
CAREER PATHS YOU CAN TRAIN FOR
The Guard offers over 150 job specialties — called MOS — that train you in skills with real civilian career value.
You don't just serve; you get certified in a field.
HOW IT WORKS
Take the ASVAB
A skills assessment (not just military — it measures your aptitude across science, math, mechanical, and verbal areas) that helps match you to the right career path.
Complete Basic Training and AIT
About 10 weeks of Basic, then specialized job training (length varies by specialty). This is where you earn your credentials.
Choose your job specialty
Pick from available MOS roles that match your interests. You sign for a specific job — not a blank check — before you commit.
Return to Maine and serve locally
One weekend a month, two weeks a year. Apply for your free college tuition. Start your civilian career — with Guard experience already on your resume.