If you are 17 or older and are interested in joining the Army National Guard you should get more details by completing the electronic request form or calling 1-718-739-1297. If you are 17 years old and in high school, you can still join with your parent’s consent. You can even do your basic training and specialized individual training during summer breaks. This allows you to draw an Army National Guard paycheck while still in high school. Your New York Army National Guard recruiter will have all the facts and details—including helping you plan which career specialty may be right for your talents and how to take advantage of tuition assistance and educational benefits.