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.
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 DakotaNorth Dakota in action
The uncommon choice looks different every day.
Find your role
More than 100 ways to serve
Explore representative careers in high-impact fields. Availability and qualifications are confirmed with a local recruiter.
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.
Explore this careerBuilt 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.
Explore education benefitsEducation
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.
Explore certifications & TrainingCertificates Training
Maximize your civilian career options with credentials and licenses that build on your military training.
Explore Army National Guard benefitCollege 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.
Explore Pay for CollegePay for School
Take advantage of the Guard’s education benefits designed to help you get your education without piling up a bunch of debt.
Explore Army National Guard benefitEducation Resources
Explore every benefit that can help you learn, earn and advance.
ExploreDual 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.
Explore the missionSTATESupport 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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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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May 28, 2024
Basic Training 101
A practical introduction to preparation, expectations and the transition from civilian to Soldier.
Read storyNorth Dakota Guard gear
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A focused points collection of North Dakota Guard apparel and gear. Internal recruiting materials remain in the protected marketing catalog.
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