Illinois

The Illinois Air National Guard has three main bases across the state located in Belleville, Peoria and Springfield. They perform ten unique missions training and preparing the citizen-airman to respond to the Governor of Illinois for state emergencies or the call of the President in times of crisis.

Bases

Peoria Air National Guard Base
2416 S. Falcon Blvd
Peoria, IL 61607

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309-573-7007

Scott Air Force Base
126 Air Guard Way
Belleville, IL 62225

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618-363-8072

Springfield Air National Guard Base
3101 J David Jones Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62707

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217-381-8645

Illinois State Benefits

Education Benefits

Illinois state colleges offer Air Guard members up to 100% tuition assistance for four years of full-time attendance or the equivalent of part-time attendance.
Medical Benefits

Illinois Air Guard members on state-summoned active duty get full medical, dental and hospital benefits if injured in the line of duty, as well as $50,000 compensation to the beneficiary of your choice for those killed in action.
Miscellaneous

Illinois state employees that join the Air Guard get 15 days military leave per year. Illinois Air Guard members also get exclusive access to distinctive auto plates.
State Tax Advantage

Illinois Air Guard retirees are exempt from paying state income tax on their military retirement pay.