Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs
Forest County Veterans Affairs - Pennsylvania National Guard
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The Guard has a unique dual mission, with both federal and state responsibilities. During peacetime, Guard forces are commanded by the governor through a State Adjutant General. The governor can call the Guard into action during local or state-wide emergencies such as storms, drought, and civil disturbances. In addition, the President of the United States can activate the National Guard to participate in federal missions. Examples of this are the many Guard units deploying to participa
526 Elm Street
Tionesta, PA 16353
Tionesta, PA 16353
Eligibility:
The Pennsylvania Army National Guard has physical, academic and
legal qualifications. You must be in good health and have no major
physical handicaps. The minimum age to join the National Guard is
17. Persons under age 18 must obtain the consent of a parent or
legal guardian. You must be either currently in high school,
seeking a GED, or have a high school diploma. You must also obtain
a minimum qualifying score on the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude
Battery exam although some exceptions apply. Finally, you must have
no major criminal convictions. This information is only a basic
outline of the qualifications. Before enlisting you will be receive
a detailed medical examination and background check.Contact a local
Guard recruiter either by telephone or by sending us your contact
information. You can also call 1-800-Go-Guard.If you previously
served in the military, please contact your local recruiter.
Phone/FAX Numbers
- (717) 861-8500
Email Address: RA-DMVA_WebMaster@state.pa.us
Geographical Area:
Pennsylvania
Additional Services Offered at this Agency:
- Advocacy * Veteran/Military Personnel Issues
- Advocacy * Veterans With Disabilities
- Armed Forces Emergency Services
- Automobile Payment Assistance * Veterans
- Benefits Screening * Veterans
- Burial Benefits
- Caregiver Consultation and Support
- Caregiver Counseling
- Caregiver Training
- Child Care Expense Assistance * Veterans
- Clothing Vouchers * Veterans
- County Government Information Services
- Disability Benefits
- Disability Benefits * Families of Veterans
- Disability Benefits * Veterans
- Electric Service Payment Assistance * Veterans
- Employment Transition Counseling
- Family Caregiver Subsidies
- Flu Vaccines * Veterans
- Food Vouchers * Veterans
- Gas Service Payment Assistance * Veterans
- Health Insurance Premium Assistance
- Heating Fuel Payment Assistance * Veterans
- Homelessness Prevention Programs * Veterans
- Job Finding Assistance
- Medical Care Expense Assistance * Veterans
- Mental Health Evaluation * National Guard Personnel
- Mental Health Information/Education
- Military Family Service/Support Centers
- Military Transition Assistance Programs
- Mortgage Payment Assistance * Veterans
- National Guard
- Non-Emergency Medical Transportation * Veterans
- Nursing Facilities * Veterans
- Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing * Veterans
- Outreach Programs * Families of Veterans
- Personal Care
- Prejob Guidance
- Prescription Expense Assistance * Veterans
- Property Tax Information
- Property Tax Information * Veterans With Disabilities
- Rent Payment Assistance * Veterans
- Social Services for Military Personnel
- Special Interest Camps
- Specialized Information and Referral * Caregivers
- Specialized Information and Referral * Homelessness Issues
- State Government Information Services
- Student Financial Aid
- Suicide Prevention Hotlines
- Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
- Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance * Veterans
- Veteran Benefits Assistance
- Veteran Employment Programs
- Veteran Homes
- Veteran Membership Organizations
- Veteran Reintegration Counseling
- Veteran/Military Hotlines
- Veterans Courts
- Vocational Assessment
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Youth Citizenship Programs
- Youth Enrichment Programs
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Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs
Forest County Veterans Affairs - Pennsylvania National Guard
Forest County Veterans Affairs - Pennsylvania National Guard