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California National Guard
California Army National Guard|California Air National Guard
17,000
ARNG Strength
2
Activations
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Army National Guard
HeadquartersSacramento
Major Units40th Infantry Division, 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 115th Regional Support Group
InstallationsCamp Roberts, Camp San Luis Obispo, Los Alamitos JFTB
Air National Guard
Wings129th Rescue Wing, 144th Fighter Wing, 146th Airlift Wing, 163rd Attack Wing
BasesMoffett Federal Airfield, Fresno ANG Base, Channel Islands ANGS, March ARB
California Guard Benefits
Tuition Assistance
California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program (CNG EAAP)
Enlistment Bonus
Federal bonuses plus state retention incentives
Tax Benefits
No state tax on active duty pay
Employer Protections
Strong state USERRA protections
State-Specific
Largest state Guard force, frequent wildfire activations
Benefits sourced from public state government websites. Verify current eligibility with your recruiter and state benefits office.
Activation History (2)
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Wildfire Season Response (2020)State Emergency
2020 — Nov 2020|~2,400 troops
Guard activated for multiple wildfires including August Complex Fire. Provided logistics, evacuation support, and firefighting aid.
COVID-19 Pandemic ResponseCOVID-19
2020 — 2021|~4,500 troops
Statewide testing, food bank operations, and hospital support. Guard operated vaccination sites across the state.
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