By Eduardo Landa
Staff Writer
The halls of any university are generally a good place for the military to recruit and Cal State Dominguez Hills is no different.
The California Army National Guard is recruiting CSUDH students to serve. The Guard offers full-time, paid training as well as financial aid.
Those who enlist will work one weekend a month and two weeks a year. This is not active duty service, so those who sign up will not be required to move; they will serve in the Los Angeles area.
The National Guard is offering multiple benefits for students willing to enlist. One is $17,000 a year for college tuition. Monthly paychecks and health benefits are also offered.
In order to prepare students for their futures, the Guard offers job training in over 100 fields, including medical, computers, military intelligence, military police and infantry.
In order to enlist, there are basic eligibility requirements. Recruits must be 17 to 34 years old. They are not allowed to have any felonies or be on probation. They must also be in good health.
Lastly, they must be American citizens or green card holders.
With tuition going up, students can take part in the financial aid offered by the National Guard.
Those who are interested can contact Staff Sgt. Alonzo Martinez, the on-campus recruiter, at alonzo.martinez.mil@mail.mil or (562) 607-1539.
