You will have to re-classify under a new afsc.
Someone who has retired from an active duty position with the army national guard can transition to a role with the air force. The soldier would have to meet the requirements for reenlisting.
Someone currently in the National Guard.
Total force Concept
The National Guard and Reserves are branches of the active duty military.
There is an acronym AGR which stands for active guard reserve. This is for members that are on active duty with the Guard or Reseves.
The US Army National Guard and Air National Guard are the United States' military reserve force. The National Guard forces may be called into active duty by their respective governors to aid in times of domestic emergencies such as natural disasters. Deployment to foreign soils for sustained active duty operations is also possible such as was seen following the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Yes, there can be bonuses available for active duty Air Force members who switch to the Air National Guard, but it depends on various factors such as career field, skill set, and the current needs of the Air National Guard. It is best to speak with a recruiter or personnel at the Air National Guard unit you are interested in joining to get specific information about potential bonuses.
To change from Army National Guard to Active Army simply speak to your Commanding Officer about transfering.
Not likely. You would still be responsible for house payments. However, you would be paid some amount by the National Guard, probably more for active duty. No. While on active duty you receive regular duty pay and benefits, not from the National Guard (or Reserves), but from the Federal Government (Army, Navy, Air Force) (Marines & Coast Guard fall under Navy). Also time served on active duty counts toward retirement.
There are actually two National Guards, but when people say the National Guard they are probably (but not necessarily) talking about the Army National Guard. The other National Guard is the Air National Guard which is to the Air Force what the Army National Guard is to the Army.
Most National Guard officers are on reserve duty status.
Over 1,000,000 soldiers serve collectively in the Active Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard.