Virginia National Guard Enlisted Association
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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...
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 #1 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VNG provides water support to Richmond The Virginia National Guard mobilized approximately 55 personnel to provide water distribution support Jan. 10-11, 2025, to Richmond, Virginia, and also staged approximately 50 personnel to prepare for potential winter storm...
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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
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...
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...
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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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