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State parks bill amended, gains more patrons
RICHMOND, Va. – House Bill 487, introduced by Del. Dan I. Helmer (D) of the 40th District, was left on the table during today’s Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Subcommittee in favor amending of House Bill 1035, introduced by Elizabeth R. Guzman (D) of...

What to Expect from the 2nd Session of the 118th Congress
What to Expect from the 2nd Session of the 118th Congress (or what Congress will be up to from January to December 2024) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA for 2024 was signed into law on December 22, 2023 (Public Law 118-31) and will be in effect...

ISSUE #19 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Soldiers, Airmen remembered at Public Safety Memorial Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen helped honor those being remembered at the Virginia Public Safety Foundation’s 10th Annual Commemorative Ceremony Sept. 14, 2024, at the Virginia Public Safety Memorial...
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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.
VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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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 #22 of the 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
VNG Soldiers, Airmen continue COVID-19 response Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen...
Issue #21 of the 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
Va. National Guard commissions 11 new officers The Virginia National Guard welcomed 11 new...
VNGMG reveals new logo
The Virginia National Guard Management Group, Inc. (VNGMG) announced today, Oct. 14, 2020, it is...
Issue #20 of the 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
Rhodes succeeds Epperly as 29th ID commander Maj. Gen. John M. Rhodes took command of the Fort...
Issue #19 of the 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
203rd RED HORSE departs for federal deployment Virginia National Guard Airmen assigned to the...
Issue #18 of the 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
Va. National Guard resuming COVID-19 response Approximately 85 Virginia National Guard Soldiers...
Issue #17 of the 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
Hurricane exercise prepares VNG for rapid response The Virginia National Guard Joint Staff...
EANGUS Legislative Update: FY2021 NDAA_AUG2020
https://youtu.be/4JRVmHAwoo8
NEWS RELEASE: EANGUS WCFA Receives $750k from USAA to Assist those impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
NEWS RELEASE EANGUS We Care for America Foundation Receives $750,000...
Issue #16 of the 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
VNG Soldiers help clear roads after TS Isaias Virginia National Guard Soldiers used chain saws to...
VNGMG to host Golf Tournament
The Virginia National Guard Management Group will host an inaugural Golf Tournament benefiting the Virginia National Guard Historical Foundation Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at the Royal New Kent Golf Club.
Farewell Scott Bousum – EANGUS Legislative Director for Military Affairs
EANGUS would like to extend our appreciation to Scott Bousum, our Legislative Director for...
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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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