Virginia National Guard Enlisted Association
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VNGMG ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
VNGMG ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR On February 4th, 2025 the Board of Directors of the Virginia National Guard Management Group named Clifton C. "Cliff" White, a 39-year veteran of the Virginia National Guard, as their 3rd Executive Director. White, a retired...
Race to Daytona: EANGUS Launches Nationwide Membership Drive
🏁 Start Your Engines! 🏁 The road to Daytona officially begins June 1 as EANGUS launches the “Race to Daytona” Membership Drive — a nationwide effort designed to grow the Association, strengthen our collective voice, and fuel the future of EANGUS. Running from June 1...
ISSUE #25 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Crocker succeeds Huffman as SMR commander Lt. Col. John R. Crocker succeeded Lt. Col. Emily Huffman as the commander of the Virginia National Guard’s State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia, during a ceremony Dec. 5, 2025. Col. Eric Quinn, Maneuver...
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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 #23 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
180th ESC officially begins Horn of Africa mission The Virginia National Guard’s Powhatan-based...
ISSUE #22 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
192nd MSG conducts final change of command Lt. Col. Jessica M. Gambone took command of the...
EANGUS November 2025 Drill Talking Points
Government Shutdown Impact The ongoing federal government shutdown continues to have significant...
2026 VNGEA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
2026 VNGEA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION We are happy to announce we will be awarding $5,000 in...
ISSUE #21 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VaANG team observes Finnish agile combat tactics A contingent of Virginia Air National Guard...
EANGUS Advocates for Fairness During the Government Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of...
EANGUS President Shares the Voice of the Enlisted Guard on “Serving Those Who Serve Part-Time”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS)...
ISSUE #20 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Weidner takes command of the 192nd Wing The 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, welcomed Col....
Spotlight: Take Action — Visit the EANGUS Legislative Action Center
In today’s challenging political climate, your voice matters now more than ever. At EANGUS, we’ve...
ISSUE #19 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
80th Engineers begin federal active duty mobilization Approximately 130 Virginia National Guard...
ISSUE #18 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VaARNG recruiting battalion tops annual mission The Virginia Army National Guard's Recruiting and...
ISSUE #17 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
192nd Ops Group conducts final change of command The 192nd Operations Group, 192nd Wing, Virginia...
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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












