Military contacts
RECRUITERS FOR MCQUEEN:
NV Air National Guard
SSGT Eric Bender
Production Recruiter
1776 National Guard Way
Reno, NV 89502
Eric.bender.3@us.af.mil
(775)233-7219
Instagram: nvang_bender
U.S. Air Force
294 E. Moana Ln. Suite 15, Reno, NV 89502
U.S. Army -
394 E. Moana Ln. Suite 4, Reno, NV 89502
NV Army National Guard SSG Johnson, Peyton L.
NV Army National Guard
Recruiting & Retention Peyton.L.Johnson10.mil@army.mil
(775)291-2601
U.S. Coast Guard
Petty Officer Thomas Bowles (BM1)
USCG Recruiting Office
206-815-7310
Click HERE for Coast Guard Website
U.S. Marine Corps
Staff Sergeant Brian P. Alger - Recruiter
294 E. Moana Ln. Ste 16
Reno, NV 89506 brian.alger@marines.usmc.mil
(775) 675-4505
MMN1 (SE) Michael J. Dudley
Talent Acquisition Specialist
2945 El Rancho Dr., Ste 101
michael.j.dudley23.mil@us.navy.mil
cell (775) 431-6589
office - (775) 331-1126
ASVAB: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
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Decide which option is best for you.
Active Duty vs. Reserve Components
Active Duty
• Full-time military service-the military is your full-time job.
• Living Situation: Often live on or near a base.
• Benefits: Full-time pay, housing allowance, health care, education benefits.
• Commitment: Usually, 4+year contracts.
• Daily Life: Structured schedule; deployments possible.
Reserves (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard)
• Part-time service-one weekend per month + two weeks per year.
• Living Situation: You live at home and serve locally.
• Benefits: Part-time pay, some tuition assistance, training opportunities.
• Commitment: Usually 6-year contracts.
• Daily Life: Attend school or work while serving.
National Guard (Army & Air)
• Part-time service, like Reserves, but controlled by both state and federal government.
• Missions: Disaster response within Nevada + federal missions.
• Local Presence: Nevada Army National Guard and Nevada Air National Guard (base in Reno).
Key Differences: Active-Duty vs Reserves/National Guard
Active Duty:
• Full-time
• Federal employer
• More frequent deployments
• Live near base
• Military is main job
Reserves:
• Part-time
• Federal employer
• Less frequent deployments
• Live at home
• Civilian job + military
National Guard:
• Part-time
• State & Federal employer
• Deployments for emergencies
• Live at home
• Civilian job + military + state duties