24 years retired active duty. I couldn't go reserve our guard. Active was the life for me.
@Chebloc214 ай бұрын
Thanks for keeping it real! I’m currently AD, but am researching AGR as a possibility for myself.
@iamleahmarie4 ай бұрын
You’re welcome. AGR is a great option if you still want the benefits but not necessarily the early wake up, formations, etc. I’m not really sure how AD runs day to day
@crazycrazystudiospro6074 ай бұрын
Do you as a AGR solider get 3:39 BAH
@iamleahmarie4 ай бұрын
Yes I get BAH
@pgfnj02794 ай бұрын
I hit 22 years AGR this past January and I’ll have 27 years overall in the Guard next month…..luckily I was able to stay on as AGR when I switched from enlisted to warrant five years ago - there’s a lot of ups and downs to AGR life, but it’s what you make of it……if you see an opportunity for promotion and progression, go for it - even if means you have to drive a little farther to work each day, the trade off in the end is worth it 💪🏻
@iamleahmarie3 ай бұрын
I couldn’t agree with you more. The same happen to me but I was open to going back M-day had a position not been available after converting to Warrant.
@Mopaynexd23 күн бұрын
Now when it comes to retirement. Is 20 AGR & and 20 active the same?
@kaylanicholle41114 ай бұрын
Hi! Love how you made this video, I’m really considering joining the Army National Guard honestly and to also become an officer through that as well. Thinking about eventually applying for AGR
@iamleahmarie3 ай бұрын
Hey Kayla! Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. What jobs are you considering and are you considering starting enlisted or commissioning through college?
@kaylanicholle41113 ай бұрын
@@iamleahmarie hey! I’m considering using my bachelors degree and commissioning to become an officer! Possibly in admin or intelligence
@iamleahmarie3 ай бұрын
Those are both great fields!! That’s a good idea to come in as an officer. I’m in admin and I love my job.
@Digitalgovermentdreams2 ай бұрын
You are an inspiration to the world
@iamleahmarie2 ай бұрын
Thank you !
@GridMassTAC4 ай бұрын
Im happy I found your video. 💪🏿 A bit about me: Im prior service Navy (deployed twice) and National Guard (never deployed/just AT and Hurricane duty). About six years total. Now Im transitioning to The Reserves, and not only conflicted because I have high line scores (all over 103). I just need some advice on AGR Reserves or Active duty like both my bros Air Force and Army.
@iamleahmarie4 ай бұрын
Hi!!! Happy you’re here and I’ll be happy to help in anyway. Do you have any specific questions? I’m not too familiar with AGR Reserves or AD but I have people in each branch. One thing I’ve heard about the reserves however though is that the opportunities are endless
@dirtyharry20523 күн бұрын
I just need them to find somewhere a little closer to home for me 😀
@Juice_manny999Ай бұрын
If you could briefly explain the difference between AGR and being a Federal Technician? Currently in the National Guard(88M) and looking to serve 20+🙏🏽
@iamleahmarieАй бұрын
There’s a few things on this such as pay, medical insurance, allowances, promotions, etc. I will make a video on it .
@DrizzleVisuals-kj9ds3 ай бұрын
So you can't just start out as Active Guard Reserve? I definitely need all of the benefits
@iamleahmarie3 ай бұрын
No you will have to apply for an AGR job.
@_Mercy101Ай бұрын
Hi there, question. Can I join the guard as an officer? I’m graduating college this upcoming fall and I want to join the army as an officer, I know about OCS but don’t know how it works for the national guard. Thank you for your service
@iamleahmarieАй бұрын
Aside from OCS which is an option to come in as an Officer, you can look into Direct Commissioning but it’s for specific specialty branches such as JAG (legal), Medical and a few others.
@user-ye6ib1gs7nАй бұрын
I just turned 43 wanted to join what is the age standard limit?
@bobthegamer188026 күн бұрын
I believe it’s 42
@paulmeek5374 ай бұрын
What's your MOS if you don't mind me asking? There's a milper out now for 255 and 920 series that I'm thinking of dropping a packet
@iamleahmarie4 ай бұрын
Hi my MOS is 420A. What MOS are you considering ?
@paulmeek5374 ай бұрын
@@iamleahmarie I'm considering 270A, considering im a 36B. However, I'd have to go on the AC side. No milpers for 270A for AGR at the moment.
@iamleahmarie4 ай бұрын
Oh ok that’s understandable.
@gregorypegues4515Ай бұрын
How much experience do you need to go warrant in Supply?
@iamleahmarieАй бұрын
According to recruiting.army.mil/ISO/AWOR/920A/ you need 5 years.
@ezekielalvarez92223 ай бұрын
Do you get BAH when in AGR?
@iamleahmarie2 ай бұрын
Yes you do
@malik.luciano27 күн бұрын
Camera set up?
@iamleahmarie15 күн бұрын
I got you.
@martinkhamo80852 ай бұрын
How hard is it to get AGR position?
@martinkhamo80852 ай бұрын
Also will va disability affect that ?
@iamleahmarie2 ай бұрын
It took me a few interviews but by then, I had volunteered with many different departments so my work ethic was known.
@nijaaa11724 ай бұрын
how long did it take you to become AGR ?
@iamleahmarie4 ай бұрын
I was in for 7 years before I became AGR. I was on Active Orders at the time and was told that I should apply for a job that was opening and I did.
@khaliarolle9404Ай бұрын
@@iamleahmarie Were you WO in those 7 years or switch to WO after AGR
@iamleahmarieАй бұрын
@@khaliarolle9404 no I was enlisted. I came in as an E-1 and AGR 8 years later. At that time I was an E-5 and went WO a little over 2 years as an E-6