Virginia National Guard Enlisted Association
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Bill looking to grant free access to state parks fails in committee, other bills remain active
RICHMOND, Va. – Appropriators in the House of Delegates’ Appropriations Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources subcommittee voted 4-to-3 to lay House Bill 1035 on the table on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2022. The bill, H.B. 1035, was sponsored by Delegate Elizabeth R....
Increased fitness standards for close combat jobs.
Section 577 of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act mandates higher fitness standards for those positions in the Army [Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve] that have a propensity for close combat. This section of law only pertains to the Army and no other...
ISSUE #16 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VNG stages for possible severe weather response The Virginia National Guard staged Soldiers with tactical trucks capable of high water transportation Aug. 8, 2024, at VNG facilities in Lynchburg, Danville and Petersburg in order to support the response to impacts of ...
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From time to time we call on the membership to contact the legislators to show support for bills that support the National Guard.
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About Our Organization
Mission
To enhance the prestige, morale and well being of the enlisted (former, current & retired)members of the Virginia Army & Air National Guard. To facilitate the exchange of ideas and the solution of problems relating to the enlisted and retired members of the Virginia Army & Air National Guard.
Goal
To provide a method for the individual enlisted or retired member of the Virginia Army & Air National Guard to propose resolutions which can be acted upon by the Association to improve various aspects of the Virginia National Guard.
Benefits
EANGUS consistently seeks and administers programs to benefit the membership. A quarterly publication, The New Patriot Magazine, will keep you informed on EANGUS and its accomplishments. Many programs such as Credit Cards, Auto Insurance Programs and other insurance plans are available.
Past Accomplishments
Among the many noteworthy accomplishments of EANGUS, largely attributable to the Associations grass roots and legislative efforts are:
- VA Home Loan Program for Guard and Reserve members made permanent
- DoD Dental Insurance plans for Retirees and National Guard Members
- Burial Benefits for National Guard Members
- Unlimited Commissary privileges for Guard and Re-serve Members, PX privileges for Retirees
- Retirement age for pay eligibility decreased by Deployment period(s)
- Montgomery & Post 9-11 GI Bill education benefits increases and improvements
- TRICARE benefits for National Guard members who are unemployed or without employer sponsored health-insurance
- Restoration of tax-deductibility of non-reimbursable expenses for travel to drill
- Extended protections under the Soldiers’ and Sailors’Civil Relief Act for National Guard Members
- Increase in IADT points that can be earned in one year.
Past Featured Articles
Call to the 4th Annual Virginia National Guard Conference
RICHMOND, Va. – The 4th Annual Virginia National Guard Conference is scheduled from Sept. 16-19,...
Issue #11 of the 2021 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
Memorial Day ceremony honors, remembers the fallen The 2021 Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony...
Issue #10 of the 2021 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
VaANG engineers return from federal active duty More than 100 Virginia Air National Guard...
2nd Annual Golf Tournament Recap
RICHMOND, Va. – Over 116 golfers came out to support the Virginia National Guard Historical...
Issue #9 of the 2021 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
329th RSG to deploy to Middle East in Fall 2021 The Virginia National Guard’s Headquarters, 329th...
Issue #8 of the 2021 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
VNG supporting vaccination clinic in Nottoway County The Virginia National Guard is supporting a...
VNGMG to Host Annual Golf Tournament, Returning to Royal New Kent
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard Management Group will host the second annual Golf...
ISSUE #7 OF THE 2021 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Spanberger, Cline rep tour VNG aviation facility U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger visited the Virginia...
ISSUE #6 OF THE 2021 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Va. National Guard to field mobile vaccination teams The Virginia National Guard is reconfiguring...
Issue #5 of the 2021 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
203rd RED HORSE honors 20th anniversary of fatal crash Airmen from the 192nd Wing’s 203rd Rapid...
Reeves presented with national honor as Patrick Henry Award recipient
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia State Sen. Bryce E. Reeves was officially presented with the National...
Increase to Guard Tuition Assistance cut from Budget
RICHMOND, Va. – The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Joint Budget Conference Committee unveiled a...
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To provide a method for the individual enlisted or retired member of the Virginia Army & Air National Guard to propose resolutions which can be acted upon by the Association to improve various aspects of the Virginia National Guard.
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Virginia Army & Air National Guard Enlisted Association
P.O. Box 37037
Richmond, VA 23234
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