The Guard is a part-time operation as is the reserves. However after basic training you can request to be activated for a year at a time. I am retired USAFR and AD USAF. I was a fly guy we were also known as reserve bums as we flew more missions than the ad folks they were stuck with crew rest requirements but as a reservist we could waive the rest requirements.. My personal suggestion would be to join the ANG Air national Guard they get activated as often as the Army Guard. Beware you do become eligible to go to the sand box in Iraq or Afghanistan upon completion of basic training and tech school......
Straps is incorrect.
As a 13 year Guard veteran, I know you can be full-time Guard. Honestly, I don’t know how these folks got that position, though.
Best bet: go talk directly with a FT unit admin or supply clerk, NOT the recruiter. Walk in to any local armory and ask the full time staff. They are going to be able to explain it to you better than anyone.
Straps is incorrect.
As a 13 year Guard veteran, I know you can be full-time Guard. Honestly, I don’t know how these folks got that position, though.
Best bet: go talk directly with a FT unit admin or supply clerk, NOT the recruiter. Walk in to any local armory and ask the full time staff. They are going to be able to explain it to you better than anyone.