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Last update: October 17, 2007 - 8:38 PM

If a soldier's orders called for 730 days (or more), the education benefits are:

• $894 monthly

• Available for 10 years after deactivation

If a soldier's orders called for 729 days (or less), the education benefits are:

• $660 monthly

• Available only while still in the Guard

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