Mississippi

The Mississippi Air National Guard has three main bases across the state located in Gulfport, Jackson and Meridian. They perform seven unique missions training and preparing the citizen-airman to respond to the Governor of Mississippi for state emergencies or the call of the President in times of crisis.

Bases

Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center
4715 Hewes Ave, Bldg 12
Gulfport, MS 39507

Get Directions

228-233-9965

Jackson Air National Guard Base
141 Military Dr
Jackson, MS 39208

Get Directions

601-942-3536

Key Field
6225 M St
Meridian, MS 39307

Get Directions

601-480-5578

Mississippi State Benefits

Education Benefits

Mississippi offers its Air Guard members up to $4,500 per year in tuition assistance, along with the Montgomery GI Bill ($356.00 a month during the months of enrollment).
Injury Death Benefits

Mississippi Air Guard members receive $25,000 in accidental death insurance.
State Tax Advantage

Mississippi Air Guard members pay no state income taxes on up to $15,000 of their military pay.
Miscellaneous

State employees that join the Air Guard are allowed 15 days paid military leave per year. Mississippi Air Guard members also have exclusive access to distinctive auto plates.