Hello all! Let me start by saying that I am a truck driver (ha!) for the Illinois Army National Guard. I have been in for 7 1/2 years. I am enlisted right now as a sergeant. I am also currently an LPN, just under three months until graduation for ADN. I just found out last week that I was accepted into an ADN-BSN program. Also, I was just hired for my first RN position! It's been a good couple of weeks! :offtopic:Okay, I'm done tooting my own horn now. At this point though, I'm pretty unhappy with my military career. I want my military career to reflect my civilian career and aspirations. I know for sure that I want to direct commission to an officer position (if possible/applicable). I will have my bachelor's in December of 2010 (don't know if that helps). Basically, I need to know the benefits of the following options: National Guard Nurse Corps Army Reserve Nurse Corps Air National Guard Nursing (don't know if it's a corps or what?) Either way, I'm considering Air National Guard because I know the Air Force takes better care of their personnel than the Army does . I've only been able to speak with a reserve recruiter, but he said I would have to give up my National Guard education benefits, which doesn't make me happy. If I have a veteran's grant does that go too? Long story short, I need input ladies and gentlemen! Thank you, thank you, thank you!