Virginia National Guard Enlisted Association
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2025 VNGEA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
2025 VNGEA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION We are happy to announce we will be awarding $5,000 in scholarships for 2025 thanks to our generous sponsors to include the VA National Guard Enlisted Association Auxiliary, JJ St Clair Memorial Scholarship, Command Chief Master...

National Office Update: Interim Executive Director
The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sergeant Major (Retired) Frank Yoakum as the Interim Executive Director. Sergeant Major Yoakum has dedicated a lifetime of service to the nation,...

ISSUE #16 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Ceremony officially opens VNG’s Roanoke RRC expansion Virginia National Guard senior leaders along with state and local officials cut a ribbon to formally open the expanded Roanoke Regional Readiness Center Aug. 2, 2025, in Troutville, Virginia. The completed project...
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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 #5 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Hawley takes responsibility as VaARNG CSM Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy M. Hawley took responsibility...
EANGUS legislative priorities make progress in Congress
Last week’s State Presidents and Legislative Workshops provided EANGUS members from across the...
ISSUE #4 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VNG wraps up support to Southwest Virginia Virginia National Guard Soldiers ended their missions...
ISSUE #3 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VNG shifting resources to Southwest Virginia The Virginia National Guard alerted approximately 30...
National Office Update: Interim Executive Director
The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) is pleased to...
ISSUE #2 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VNG supports 60th Presidential Inauguration Approximately 250 Virginia National Guard Soldiers...
ISSUE #1 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VNG provides water support to Richmond The Virginia National Guard mobilized approximately 55...
ISSUE #24 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Holiday luncheon recognizes, thanks DMA employees Retired Col. Everton Nevers, the Virginia...
ISSUE #23 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Veterans honored at ceremonies across Virginia Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen honored...
ISSUE #22 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Commonwealth ChalleNGe Class 61 hosts Family Day Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy cadets of...
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...
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...
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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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