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North Dakota Army National Guard

Uncommon
is calling.

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North Dakota Army National Guard

Uncommon is calling.

Serve close to home. Build skills that travel anywhere. Become part of a team ready for North Dakota and the nation.

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A second job
that isn’t secondary.

Guard service adds purpose to the life you are already building. Train with people from your community, gain experience through real responsibility and be ready when North Dakota needs you.

Why North Dakota

North Dakota in action

The uncommon choice looks different every day.

North Dakota Army National Guard Soldiers completing a team rope-climbing exercise — Train as a team

North Dakota Army National Guard Soldier operating bridge equipment — Build mission-ready skills

Army National Guard member supporting a community event — Stay connected to home

Army National Guard trainees completing physical training — Prepare for what comes next

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More than 100 ways to serve

Explore representative careers in high-impact fields. Availability and qualifications are confirmed with a local recruiter.

Engineer

12M Firefighter

Army National Guard firefighters are responsible for protecting lives and property from fire. They control fires and help prevent them in buildings, aircraft and ships.

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Specialty Careers

18 Special Forces Officer

The Special Forces officer is the team leader of an operational detachment alpha, a highly trained 12-man team that is deployed in rapid-response situations. The officer organizes the mission, outfits the team and debriefs them on the mission objective.

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Police & Protection

31K Military Working Dog Handler

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Transportation

88M Motor Transport Operator (Truck Driver)

Motor transport operators are primarily responsible for supervising or operating wheel vehicles to transport personnel and cargo. They are the backbone of the Army National Guard's support and sustainment structure, providing advanced mobility on and off the battlefield.

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Ground Forces

Infantry Officer

The infantry officer is responsible for leading the infantry and combined armed forces during land combat.

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11B

Ground Forces

Infantryman

The infantry is the main land combat force and fighting foundation of the National Guard. They are responsible for defending our country against any threat by land, as well as capturing, destroying and repelling enemy ground forces.

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Built for your future

Benefits with real-world impact

Support for education, family, skills and long-term goals—while you serve part-time.

Bonuses & incentives

Bonuses

When you join the Army National Guard, you can qualify for enlistment and reenlistment bonuses on top of education benefits, career training and healthcare. Find out what you're eligible for.

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Education

Whether you want to pay for college, earn a professional certificate or get help with student loans, the Guard has educational benefits for every soldier.

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Certificates Training

Maximize your civilian career options with credentials and licenses that build on your military training.

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College while serving

It’s easy to fit Guard service around your college experience. And Guard benefits can help you earn while you’re in school and graduate debt-free.

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Pay for School

Take advantage of the Guard’s education benefits designed to help you get your education without piling up a bunch of debt.

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Education Resources

Explore every benefit that can help you learn, earn and advance.

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Dual mission

When your community calls, you’re already here.

North Dakota Guard Soldiers prepare for state response and federal missions. The work is different by role, but the standard is the same: train, lead and be ready.

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STATESupport North Dakota communities

NATIONServe as part of the Army’s total force

FUTUREBuild skills beyond the uniform

North Dakota stories

Meet the people who answered

Local stories of service, challenge, education and community impact.

July 1, 2025

Why the North Dakota Army National Guard Isn’t for Everyone

Common is everywhere. North Dakota Soldiers choose the early mornings, hard work and responsibility that build uncommon confidence.

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North Dakota Army National Guard members participating in a community event

April 2, 2025

Building Your Future: Supporting Entrepreneurs

How leadership, logistics, teamwork and a strong local network can support business-minded Soldiers beyond drill weekend.

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Army National Guard trainees receiving field instruction

May 28, 2024

Basic Training 101

A practical introduction to preparation, expectations and the transition from civilian to Soldier.

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North Dakota Guard gear

Carry the mark.

A focused points collection of North Dakota Guard apparel and gear. Internal recruiting materials remain in the protected marketing catalog.

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Uncommon
is calling.

Uncommon is calling.

North Dakota needs you.

Your future doesn’t wait.

The uncommon choice looks different every day.

More than 100 ways to serve

12M Firefighter

18 Special Forces Officer

31K Military Working Dog Handler

88M Motor Transport Operator (Truck Driver)

Infantry Officer

Infantryman

Benefits with real-world impact

Bonuses

Education

Certificates Training

College while serving

Pay for School

Education Resources

When your community calls, you’re already here.

Meet the people who answered

Why the North Dakota Army National Guard Isn’t for Everyone

Building Your Future: Supporting Entrepreneurs

Basic Training 101

Carry the mark.

Your questions deserve a real answer.

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Explore the Guard

Uncommonis calling.

Uncommon is calling.

The uncommon choice looks different every day.

More than 100 ways to serve

12M Firefighter

18 Special Forces Officer

31K Military Working Dog Handler

88M Motor Transport Operator (Truck Driver)

Infantry Officer

Infantryman

Benefits with real-world impact

Bonuses

Education

Certificates Training

College while serving

Pay for School

Education Resources

When your community calls, you’re already here.

Meet the people who answered

Why the North Dakota Army National Guard Isn’t for Everyone

Building Your Future: Supporting Entrepreneurs

Basic Training 101

Carry the mark.

Your questions deserve a real answer.

Uncommon
is calling.