Bases
Mississippi State Benefits
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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).
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Injury Death Benefits
Mississippi Air Guard members receive $25,000 in accidental death insurance.
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State Tax Advantage
Mississippi Air Guard members pay no state income taxes on up to $15,000 of their military pay.
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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.