National Guard??

A bit off topic for fitness, but I wondered if any of you have any experience with the National Guard--being in it or talked with someone who is/was in it. I've heavily considered joining several times and as my husband and I get closer on a decision of where to buy land and build a house (5 ish hour drive from our current home), I keep going back to it as it would be a good way to get into a new job market in a new area.

So I just wondered if anyone had any experience good/bad with the National Guard that I can consider while continuing to think about this.

Thanks :)