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Start your service. Take the oath.
Free, independent help to join the Virginia Army National Guard.
A few quick questions, about a minute. Nothing is saved unless you want it.
Already getting ready? Prep tools · Refer me to a recruiter
How it works
- 1
Check if you qualify
A quick, private self-check. It runs on your device; nothing is saved unless you choose to.
- 2
Get ready
Free tools for the ASVAB, fitness, civics, and Basic, at your pace and in plain words.
- 3
Talk to a recruiter
When you are ready, we hand a recruiter a short summary, only what you consent to share.
Hold a green card? Service is also a clear, fee-waived path to U.S. citizenship, and we guide that journey step by step.
See the citizenship path →Prepare for service
Free tools to get ready before you ship. No account needed; sign in to save your results.
AFT calculator
Estimate your Army Fitness Test score across the five events.
AFT calculator →Body composition
Check the Army height, weight, and body-fat standards.
Body composition →ASVAB practice
Practice by section and estimate your AFQT.
ASVAB practice →Civics test
Study and practice the 2025 citizenship civics test.
Civics test →BCT prep
Memorize the ranks, creeds, and orders before Basic.
BCT prep →Explore Army jobs
See Army National Guard jobs and the line score each one opens.
Explore Army jobs →Find your unit
See Virginia Army National Guard locations on a map and find the one near you.
Find your unit →Take it with you
Get the TakeOath app
Check if you can join, prep for the ASVAB and fitness test, and reach a recruiter, all from your phone.
Scan to download on your phone