The Ohio Military Reserve provides an organized, trained, and disciplined force to assist state and local government agencies and coordinate with civil relief organizations in impending or actual emergencies to assure the welfare and safety of the citizens of Ohio.

Are the Reserves and National Guard Veterans? National Guard and Reserve members will have veterans status and be eligible for VA benefits if they: Deployed on federal active duty for at least 180 days, and. Received a discharge that was higher than dishonorable or bad conduct, OR.

The Army Reserve is structured to manage specialized capabilities, including those not present anywhere else in the Joint Force, such as: Sustainment capabilities required for major operations, but too expensive to maintain on active duty, such as theater-level transportation, engineer, and logistics units.

You must be at least 18 to 54 years old (you must not have reached your 55th birthday). You must be in ranks SPC through MSG/1SG. You must have accrued less than 15 years of active federal service.