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...
Tricare for Technicians: The Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act
As most Military Technicians and other Federal employees are keenly aware, Federal law does not allow them to enroll, participate in, or consider TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) as an option for health care for them or their families. Even with the most recent change...
ISSUE #8 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
34th CST trained, ready after formal evaluation The Virginia National Guard’s 34th Civil Support Team was evaluated as trained and mission capable after a Training Proficiency Evaluation March 31 - April 3, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia. The evaluation was conducted by...
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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 #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...
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...
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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.
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Virginia Army & Air National Guard Enlisted Association
P.O. Box 37037
Richmond, VA 23234












