there are plenty of non-combat military jobs. actually pretty much any job you can get as a civillian, there is a place for it in the military. the military is a really smart way to go. talk to a recruiter. However, simply because it is the military, there is always tons of training. but, thats just so that you know your stuff. I wouldnt do national gaurd.. I dont really see the point. you have to go through basic all the same, and are forced to get a regular job on top of working the one weekend a month thing.. why not just join full time.. free housing, lots of other benefits..