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Army National Guard
HeadquartersJohnston
Major Units34th Infantry Division (Red Bull), 2nd Brigade Combat Team
InstallationsCamp Dodge, Iowa Army Ammunition Plant
Air National Guard
Wings132nd Wing, 185th Air Refueling Wing
BasesDes Moines ANGB, Sioux City ANGB
Iowa Guard Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Iowa National Guard Service Scholarship pays tuition up to $9,034/year (2024–25) at eligible Iowa colleges for current IA Guard members.
Source · Verified 2026-05-01
Enlistment Bonus
Military Service Member Homeownership Assistance: $5,000 grant for down payment/closing costs for service members who served post-9/11 and bought a home after 3/10/2005 (Iowa Code §16.54).
Source · Verified 2026-05-01
Tax Benefits
Iowa fully exempts military retirement pay (DFAS-sourced) from state income tax, in addition to the general $6,000/$12,000 pension exclusion at age 55+.
Source · Verified 2026-05-01
State-Specific
Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Credit: 100% homestead property tax credit for vets rated 100% service-connected or P&T (incl. IU at 100%).
Source · Verified 2026-05-01
Benefits sourced from public state government websites. Verify current eligibility with your recruiter and state benefits office.
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