Virginia National Guard Enlisted Association
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2024 VNGEA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
We are happy to announce we will be awarding $5,000 in scholarships for 2023 thanks to our generous sponsors.
Professional Development opportunities abound at the EANGUS Conference
We receive a lot of questions as to whether it is proper to talk about professional associations during drill or in meetings. We asked NGB for a little help, and this is what they provided:“As a general rule, membership in these organizations in a personal capacity is...
ISSUE #22 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Commonwealth ChalleNGe Class 61 hosts Family Day Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy cadets of Class 61 and their families enjoyed Family Day Oct. 19, 2024, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Cadets conducted a pass in review and drill and...
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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 #12 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
80th anniversary of D-Day observed abroad, at home Virginia National Guard Soldiers paid tribute...
2024 EANGUS Call to Conference
The 53rd Annual Conference of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States...
ISSUE #11 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony honors the fallen Service members who made the ultimate...
The National Guard Relief Foundation is Hiring!
National Guard Relief Foundation (NGRF) May 30, 2024 Announcement is made of a contract position...
ISSUE #10 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
116th’s Cooper takes top Soldier honors at Region Il BWC Sgt. Carter Cooper, a Virginia Army...
ISSUE #9 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Virginia signs state partnership agreement with Finland The Virginia National Guard formalized its...
Auction of Chase Elliott’s Darlington Throwback Gloves to Benefit the National Guard Relief Foundation
For the annual NASCAR Throwback race weekend at Darlington Raceway this year, Hendrick Motorsports...
ISSUE #8 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VNG, VDF chaplains gather for joint sustainment training More than 40 chaplains and religious...
Tricare for Technicians: The Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act
As most Military Technicians and other Federal employees are keenly aware, Federal law does not...
ISSUE #7 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
192nd Wing to receive Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award The 192nd Wing is one of 14 Air...
ISSUE #6 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
116th IBCT’s Cooper, 329th’s Bradner are VaARNG best warriors Virginia National Guard Soldiers...
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Did you know? As a member of EANGUS, you are automatically a member of AUSA, the Association of...
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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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