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California National Guard

California Army National Guard|California Air National Guard
17,000
ARNG Strength
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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

CalVet College Fee Waiver (Plans A/B/C/D) waives systemwide tuition at UC, CSU, and CCC for qualifying veteran dependents. Plans differ by income/age limits.

Source · Verified 2026-05-01
Enlistment Bonus

CMD GI Bill Award Program (formerly CNG EAAP) pays up to 100% of tuition/fees at CA public colleges for CA Guard, State Guard, and Naval Militia in exchange for a 2-year service commitment.

Source · Verified 2026-05-01
Tax Benefits

TY 2025–2029: CA excludes up to $20,000 of military retirement pay or SBP annuity from gross income (income caps: $125k single / $250k joint).

Source · Verified 2026-05-01
State-Specific

California State Guard is a separate state-only volunteer force eligible for the CMD GI Bill alongside CAARNG/CAANG.

Source · Verified 2026-05-01
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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