PAGE A14, KEIZERTIMES, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Scott brings military presence to McNary
By BROOKLYN FLINT
Of the Keizertimes
There are multiple ways for high
schoolers to get more involved with
their community, such as volunteer-
ing or attending local events. Another
option is by joining the National
Guard, which can be done by talking to
an army recruiter through the student’s
school.
Jason Scott is one of the army
recruiters at McNary High School and
has been recruiting for over a year now.
He is also one of the wrestling coaches
and has helped in athletic programs
and ROTC.
Those in high school interested
in joining the National Guard should
reach out to the army recruiter assigned
to their high school. From there they
can ask questions and start the appli-
cation process.
“They're going to sit down with us
and we'll talk about the benefi t the
national guard has to off er and see if
it's going to be a good fi t for them,”
Scott said.
Applicants will then need to take the
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude
Battery (ASVAB) test and look at pos-
sible waivers if necessary.
For those who do qualify, Scott
believes that there are jobs available
for everyone.
“Just about any career fi eld you can
think of in the civilian sector is going
to be off ered in the National Guard. We
have over 150 job opportunities,” he
said.
With the COVID-19 pandemic, Scott
has noticed a decline in applicants
most likely due to classes being online.
However, this means that people who
apply and are qualifi ed for the national
guard, will most likely be accepted.
There is a lot to consider when
thinking about joining the National
Guard that high schoolers should be
aware of.
“You're going to join active duty and
put in your time there. You're going to
learn a lot, but that's going to be your
life until you get out,” Scott said.
Although this may seem intimi-
dating, there are also multiple bene-
fi ts involved with the National Guard
including Tricare and federal tition
assistance.
Scott believes that the most reward-
ing part of being in the National Guard
is being able to contribute to the
community.
“You want to help your community
and that's exactly what you get to do,”
he said.
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