Colorado is home to some of the country's tallest mountains, and has the highest mean elevation of any U.S. state. Help us protect Colorado by Enlisting in the National Guard. Enlisting means more time at home. Training typically requires one weekend each month, with a two-week training period once each year. Get a degree with money for school, learn job skills that translate to the civilian world, make bonds that last a lifetime and earn pride for life. When you become a Guard Soldier, your family will thank you, your country will thank you and your future will owe you. Contact a recruiter to find more specifics about your opportunities in the Colorado Army National Guard.