1. A Look Inside the Life of a Guardsman By Katie Klassen

2. Enlistment Process SFC Mueller, Recruiter Explained Guard’s mission and benefits of joining the Guard. I signed paperwork on medical status, citizenship, criminal records, etc. Physical done in Sharon on December 2, 2010. Signing in at MEPS in Pittsburgh tomorrow.

4. The Pennsylvania National Guard Three closest armories in Butler, Grove City and Oil City. Drill: one weekend per month. Basics: 9 weeks. AIT: for my MOS, app. 6 months.

5. Financial Benefits Montgomery G.I. Bill ROTC SHEA and FTA Monthly pension based on rank and MOS Additional pensions for Basics, Annual Training, and AIT. Medical benefits Life Insurance

6. 25 Uniform MOS 25 Uniform: Signal Support Systems Specialist. Primary responsibility of working with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices. AIT: app. 16 weeks at Fort Gordon, GA ASVAB score: 95 or higher in aptitude areas EL and SC Security Clearance: Secret Strength Requirement: Moderately Heavy Physical Profile Requirement: 111221 http://www.nationalguard.com/videos/mos-25u- signal-support-systems-specialist

7. Preparations Ms. Whyte’s A.P. English 12 class helped with tutorials on how to create organized media aids. Every high school mathematics course I took helped prepare me for the calculations I will be completing in this MOS. Seventh grade physical science helped me with electrical sciences. Chorus helped prepare a group mentality.

8. Future Plans Values of preparation, proactivity, adaptability, and listening skills. Signing into the National Guard tomorrow, December 10, 2010.