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Ranch Rodeo

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Rodeo
  1. Fri, May 13:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Blue Mountain Equine Center
125 SW 18th St
Pendleton, OR 97801

Heads up — this is an event hosted outside of the Army National Guard. They may charge admission fees. Check with the event host for more details.

What to expect

Pendleton Cattle Barons & The Regional Training Institute presents the Ranch Rodeo. Meet your Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers. Event includes 25+ vendors, Ranch Rodeo, Stock Saddle Bronc, BBQ Competition, Western Artisan Trade Show, and More. RSVP and enter for a chance to win AirPods 4!

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A Path for Everyone

Programs designed for where you are in life.

High School Students

Get paid to attend Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) one weekend a month while in school as a junior and senior. Plus get paid to attend initial training in the summer.

College Students

Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) + Minuteman Scholarship — serve while earning your degree debt-free. 100% tuition assistance at Oregon public schools plus up to $50K in student loan repayment.

Parole in Place (PIP)

Immigration support for qualifying family members of service members — legal stability through service.

Working Adults

Keep your civilian career and add Guard service — one weekend a month, two weeks a year. Two paychecks, one mission.

Your Service. Your Career Choice.

Choose a career path, get paid, and gain experience employers actually want.

Infantry & Combat Arms

Intelligence & Analysis

STEM, Cyber & Data

Drones & UAS Operations

Aviation & Advanced Systems

Medical, Logistics & Culinary

Security, Emergency & Response

Engineering & Skilled Trades

Leadership & Operations

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We Serve Oregon First

When disaster strikes, the Guard responds.

Wildland Fire

165 Soldiers deployed to Oregon wildfire operations in 2024, protecting communities and natural resources.

Disaster Relief

First responders during floods, ice storms, and earthquakes — serving Oregonians when they need it most.

Search & Rescue

Ground and aerial search operations across Oregon's mountains and where needed — responding when every second counts.

Frequently asked

What is the Oregon Army National Guard?
The Oregon Army National Guard is a community-based military force serving both state and federal missions. Soldiers train part-time in their home communities, respond to state emergencies under the Governor, and can be called to federal active duty. It is one of the oldest components of the U.S. military and a core part of Oregon's emergency response.
What benefits does the Guard offer?
Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers receive 100% state tuition assistance at participating Oregon colleges and universities, the federal GI Bill, paid monthly training (one weekend a month, two weeks a year), full medical and dental while on duty, low-cost family health coverage, retirement benefits, and career skills ranging from medical to cyber to aviation. Service is part-time, so most Soldiers keep their civilian job or continue school.
Can I go to school and serve in the Guard at the same time?
Yes — most Guard Soldiers are full-time students or working adults. Drill is one weekend a month plus two weeks of annual training, which is designed to fit around a civilian career or college schedule. Many Soldiers use state tuition assistance and the GI Bill together to graduate debt-free.
What do you actually do in the Guard day to day?
It depends on your job field. Career fields range from infantry and aviation to medical, cyber, intelligence, military police, engineering, logistics, and more. On a normal drill weekend you train in your specific job with your unit. During annual training you do more hands-on field work. Outside of drill you live a civilian life — school, work, family.
How do I get in touch with a Recruiter?
You can reach a Oregon Army National Guard Recruiter directly through our contact form. A local Recruiter will follow up to answer your questions — no obligation, no pressure.
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