r/airnationalguard

My wing has a lodging policy for drill if you live in two counties you don’t get lodging regardless if you are over 50 miles. I live more than 60 miles from my base and driving back and forth for drill days is a pain in the ass.

Now I transferred from the reserves and our wings policy was if you live more than 50 miles away you got lodging. I noticed guard bases will make up their own rules and screw SMs over to save a couple thousand dollars. Does your base have a similar policy?

We’re two months into this diagnostic period, how are yall squadrons doing ? I’ve been eating once a day and running three times a week but I’m still feeling these increased time frequencies

Talking with some of my coworkers that are deployed downrange right now, I cannot find a single person that will be reenlisting after their contract is up. The sudden and unknown nature of their deployment has turned a lot of people off to the Guard, anyone else seeing the same at their unit? I think the manning ramifications for the ARC are going to be significant after this is all said and done.

I am retiring in January of 2027. Will I be required to take the new fitness test before I retire?

My son, 18 years old, swore into the ANG back in June of 2025. It is now May 2026 and they still havent sent him to bootcamp. He shows up for drill every month. (except the 2 months of the shutdown). He had to take a piss text last weekend, and he was honest and told them he is probably going to pop for weed. They had hime talk to a "lawyer" on base, the chaplin and his command. Nobody could tell him whats going to happen as last month they said he might leave in june for bootcamp. He was excited to go finally. Then he broke up with his girl, yada yada yada, and smoked weed. smh. Now he has no idea whats going to happen.

He hasnt been to bootcamp but does get paid monthly for going to drill. Has anyone experienced this situation or has a clue as to what will happen next potentially?

Thank you.

Stressed out Marine dad

Base dental is pushing me to remove a partially erupted wisdom tooth that’s been this way for years without causing a single issue. It’s healthy, growing straight, and has never been painful or infected. My civilian dentist reviewed it and provided documentation recommending against extraction because the tooth sits very close to a nerve, making removal a significant risk.
Base dental basically dismissed that opinion, saying my civilian dentist “isn’t qualified to make that call,” which doesn’t sit right with me—especially considering they’re working with very limited equipment and no advanced imaging.
At this point, I’m trying to figure out my best next step. Has anyone dealt with military dental pushing an extraction that an outside dentist advised against? Were you able to get a specialist consult or second opinion?

Hey everyone,

Just got fired today from my civilian employer just a day prior to going on six months of orders. No previous written records of performance issues. The reason give to me was “productivity” and “not a very good fit with what we are looking for”. I’ve been employed there for two years. They knew about my orders well prior to this. Who can I speak to about whether I have a case on my hands?

Thank you in advance

During bmt they give you that form 0 or 1st week with a bunch of questions. After that, they kept sending me to BAS appointments which I felt was unnecessary. In the beginning of 5th week, they sent me to med hold and 5 days later, sent me back home. Since I'm in the guard, i'm not separated as of now. They wrote that I disqualify for military service due to previous self harm and being suicidal. I feel like they highly exaggerated that and I didnt get to tell my side fully. I and completely mentally stable and I didnt even think that was a big deal at all which is why it wasn't even mentioned on my MEPS form. I have contacted my supervisor at my unit and they're trying to talk to some people to see what to do. But has anyone been in this situation and what was the outcome? I'm trying to stay in and would love to just go back to training. What chance do I have at that? And if I do go back to training would I go back to week 0? Any advice or information on this kind of situation would be helpful!

I'm up for the next ANG O-4 PV promotion board, and all my records are in order. BUT my last fitness test was in May 2025, and with all the fitness changes my current due date is still 6 months out in October. Some in our CSS are saying/they have heard that it is needed for me to rush and take a fitness test "now" to avoid being disqualified later in the process.

Can anyone shed light on whether this is a legitimate concern? I can pass the test, and certainly will have another passing test before I am due, but traveling and getting on orders so I can be in a duty status to take the test "now" is going to cost me at work and time away from my family. I'll bite the bullet and make it happen if this is likely to cost me a promotion cycle, but it seems like a stretch to ask people to test 6 mo early for this kind of thing. If someone knows how this actually works I would love to know.

Good morning/evening/night,

I came back from tech school (sf) in late February and I’m currently working as a tech in my states guard, I’m starting school soon and I cant seem to find my ccaf credits that i earned from basic and techschool.

I’ve checked AFVEC and the AU portal and theres nothing there. My unit told me to talk to FSS told me to talk to my unit. They’re running me in circles.

Where can I find these credits?

Thank you!

I attended a school longer than 30 days and acquired 3.5 days of leave.

What can I do with those days as a DSG?

Good evening yall. I have a question if yall don't mind; It's about the Flightline, but I wholeheartedly welcome anyone and everyone to offer input. (Esp Mental Health/Chaplain types) My question is kind of long so I'm going to apologize in advance.

I am a maintainer. I've worked in the military on Freighters and Fighters, and on the outside I've worked Fire Service, Civie Aviation, Commercial Fishing, and a few other things. I enlisted into REGAF in 2010, and tbh the culture shock was traumatic but I learned a lot of life lessons along the way.

I recently discovered my passion when I evesdropped on a cop and rudely inserted myself into his conversation. He was talking about Industrial Psychology. His passion was on how to reduce first responder burnout. He info dumped on the subject and I realized that they have a bit in common with our breed. I also realized that we tend to think that our problems are unique and no one understands us, but I know this to be a myth. The infantry thinks this, the firemen think this, the dentists and the pilots think the same thing. We don't talk about our problems much, except to another maintainer/firemen/whatever at the bar. And even then, we kind of just complain about our problems and don't know how to articulate them.

So this brings me to my question; What makes the Line difficult? I'm going to answer this with a list of rules:

-The Flightline must be precise down to 1/1000 of an inch. And total anarchy the next. And you'd best figure out exactly when to switch from one to the other, because no one is going to tell you, but if you're caught acting like you're in the wrong one, man, you're up the creek and in for a world of pain.

-Here are the rules for the flightline: They must be followed to a T. You must never break the rules. Except when I imply that you break the rules. If you break a rule, you are in a world of s***. If I imply that you maybe should break a rule and you do not break that rule, you are in a world of s***. All of the rules must be followed to a T. Except for half of them; They are only followed when the boss implies that you follow them. Good luck figuring out which is which. And there are a bunch of rules that must be followed to a T and never broken, except when the unwritten rules imply that you should break them, depending on who is looking. If you at all appear confused at these ridiculous contradictions you are an idiot in the eyes of the flightline. If you are a sane intelligent human being you are rightfully confused.

-Do not cut corners. Except when it inconveniences your boss. Or when it impacts the mission. (The airplane is technically not airworthy, but it's got medevac patients on board, so what do you do?) You must NEVER break the rules no matter what the mission dictates. Except when the mission dictates. But if you get burned for cutting corners like you were ordered to/pressured into, it's your fault.

-Your bosses are more than happy to answer any questions you have. All of your questions will be answered with another question or ruthlessly mocking you ignorance.

-There are a million written rules that are law. They must be followed. Except for half of them. There are a million unwritten rules. They are law, but you only follow half of them.

-Do not rush. Except when I tell you not to rush but imply that you need to rush. Don't rush but you're in for a world of hurt if the job takes too long.

These are the rules of the flightline. You are in for it if you break them. And you are in for it if you do not break them in certain conditions.

Hi all,

Been on full time orders for several years and now moving away but will still remain with the unit and drill. New living situation will require a flight there.

I have read some stuff about potentially being able to use DTS fare if you have it authorized (but member pays) or for the unit to pay for your travel (up to a $750 limit) but was wondering if anyone had the latest source documentation on what is possible?

Thanks in advance!

Anyone have insight as to how often a Chapter 61 medical retirement occurs for traditional Guardsmen? Does it actually happen? Anyone gone through that process as a Guardsman? (Hopefully I’ve captured the thresholds and details correctly below)

Context:
Member has a chronic medical issue and has gone through the MEB process and has an Assignment Limitation Code (ALC). Condition was stable but has recently changed for the worse - to the point that it’s affecting their daily life and work. They’re looking at options before making irreversible decisions.

Possible routes:

1. Stay quiet and minimize the issue until they have 20 good years - good financial outcome

2. Push/go through another MEB and get medical separation (<30% DoD disability rating) - not the best financial outcome

3. Push/go through another MEB and get medically retired (Chapter 61) (30+% DoD disability rating) - best financial outcome

Member stats:
- 16 good years
- 3500 points
- E-6
- Prior active duty time
- Currently a Traditional/Drill status guardsman (DSG)
- Current VA disability rating at 20% for two conditions, including the one that has gotten worse and may require another MEB
- Disability/medical issue was determined by the VA to be service connected (issue started and was diagnosed while on Active Duty)
-Condition is not combat related

Heading to TCCC instructor course at Medical Readiness University in Gulfport this summer. From the info I've found it looks like a fun but fast paced course.

Looking for any insight from people who have recently attended.
Mainly curious about:
- daily schedule/tempo
- Gulfport/Biloxi/NOLA recommendations for food, coffee, beaches, etc.
- weekend free time
- stuff you wish you brought

Appreciate any info.

Not sure if this is allowed but I’m sure mods will remove if not, but there’s a cute girl that works at the BX at my guard base. My genuine question is what are the odds she is a significant other to another military member. I don’t wanna make things awkward and ask her out and learn she’s married to another service member. I know that’s more common in AD at least to my knowledge but I’m not sure if the guard is similar. Side note, she does not have a ring on here finger in case someone asks.

Discounts from parks, stores, restaurants, activities, etc. I wanna know all the deals (or at least the good ones).

I know a lot of good deals come around on Veterans Day, but I mainly would like to know about places that have deals all the time (but throw out Veterans Day deals too!)

I have been a dual-status technician for 12 years, and have 20 "good" years with the Guard. Due to a neurological condition, I can no longer perform several required tasks on my PD. My ETS is in August.

My intention is to submit my retirement package on the Guard side while simultaneously applying for disability retirement on the technician side. However, what I can't figure out is if I have to be approved for a Fed disability retirement before I submit my Guard retirement packet.

In other words, I'm concerned that if I go forward with a regular Guard retirement that I'll become ineligible for disability benefits on the technician side.

If anyone has any insights, or have gone through similar circumstances, please let me know. I'm waiting to hear back from HRO but it has been several days and I'm getting anxious.