Virginia National Guard Enlisted Association
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VNGA honors Black History Month
RICHMOND, Va. -- Today marks the first day of Black History Month, and the Virginia National Guard Association reflects upon and honors the tremendous contributions of African Americans to the Nation and Commonwealth of Virginia. African Americans have fought in every...
Important Health Care Benefit Update
One of the little known provisions in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act is tucked away in section 702. It's so small; anyone could pass right over it. And the language looks so innocuous that some might think it to be a technical correction. It has a...
ISSUE #21 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VNG Airmen assist with NC hurricane response Virginia National Guard Airmen assigned to the 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron, began assisting with hurricane response Oct. 18, 2024, in Burnsville, North Carolina. Approximately 20 RED...
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WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?
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
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...
Issue #4 of the 2021 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
VNG adapts to support changing statewide COVID response Approximately 120 Soldiers and Airmen...
Virginia passes bills authorizing free license plates, tuition assistance stalls
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Senate on Wednesday passed two bills removing the registration fees...
Issue #3 of the 2021 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
29th Infantry Division to deploy to Middle East The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Belvoir-based...
Issue #2 of the 2021 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
About VNG 1,000 troops remain on duty at U.S. Capitol Approximately 1,000 Virginia National Guard...
Bills that benefit the Guard move through General Assembly
RICHMOND, Va. – The General Assembly is expected to deliberate on bills that directly impact...
VNGA Applauds Expansion of Benefits to Guard Soldiers and Airmen
RICHMOND, Va. – The voice of more than 10,000 current and former Virginia National Guard Soldiers...
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Our Top Priorities
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.
Upcoming Events
2026 Virginia National Guard Conference & Ball
28 FEB – 1 MAR 2026
Double Tree Koger Center
Midlothian, VA
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Virginia Army & Air National Guard Enlisted Association
P.O. Box 37037
Richmond, VA 23234
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