Virginia National Guard Enlisted Association
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Crenshaw to headline 2022 Distinguished Speaker Series
RICHMOND, Va. -- Newly appointed Secretary of the Department of Veterans and Defense Affairs, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Craig C. Crenshaw will headline the Virginia National Guard's 2022 Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 at the Library of Virginia...

2024 Pay Raises
Active duty and drilling Guard and Reserve members' pay will increase 5.2% over 2023 rates. It will be the largest increase in pay in two decades. DFAS is due to issue the official pay tables in January 2024. Military pay is taxable in most States. Basic...

ISSUE #20 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VNG gearing up for Milton, winding down Helene support The Virginia National Guard is gearing up Oct. 9, 2024, to support Florida as they prepare for the expected impacts of Hurricane Milton while it winds down Hurricane Helene support in Virginia. The VNG already...
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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
Issue #1 of the 2021 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly Newsletter
VNG supporting 59th Presidential Inauguration The Virginia National Guard has approximately 2,400...
Text to Opt-in to VNGA Alerts
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard Association has deployed a mass notification feature...
VNGEA Board Of Directors Meeting
VNGMG Releases Conference Exhibitor and Sponsor Prospectus
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard Management Group released its 4th Annual Conference...
VNGMG NEWSLETTER VOLUME 4 ISSUE 4
Virginia National Guard Management Group Quarterly Newsletter December 2020 Volume 4 Issue4
Annual Conference rescheduled to Fall 2021
RICHMOND, Va. – The 4th Annual Virginia National Guard Management Group Conference originally...
Issue #25 of the 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
VNG staged, ready for possible winter storm response The Virginia National Guard has staged...
Explained: National Guard Birthday?
RICHMOND, Va. -- This past Sunday the National Guard celebrated its official birthday, but not all...
Issue #24 of the 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
VNG, first responders continue rescue hoist training Virginia National Guard flight crews trained...
2021 VAAANGEA Scholarship Application
2021 Virginia Army / Air National Guard Enlisted Association Scholarship Form The Virginia...
VNGA, VAAANGEA cancel 9th Annual Legislative Reception due to COVID-19
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard Association and the Virginia Army / Air National Guard...
Issue #23 of the 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
VaANG maintainers take home six annual awards Two Virginia Air National Guard Airmen have been...
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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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