Virginia National Guard Enlisted Association
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VNGA to host Legislative Reception
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard Association announced the 2022 Legislative Reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Jan. 20, 2022 at the Library of Virginia. Food and refreshments are catered by Mission BBQ. The reception, held every January, is on of the...
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 #5 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Hawley takes responsibility as VaARNG CSM Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy M. Hawley took responsibility as the Virginia Army National Guard State Command Sergeant Major from Command Sgt. Maj. Irving N. Reed Jr. during a ceremony March 1, 2025, at the Virginia National Guard...
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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
EANGUS Legislative Update: FY2021 NDAA_AUG2020
https://youtu.be/4JRVmHAwoo8
NEWS RELEASE: EANGUS WCFA Receives $750k from USAA to Assist those impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
NEWS RELEASE EANGUS We Care for America Foundation Receives $750,000...
Issue #16 of the 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
VNG Soldiers help clear roads after TS Isaias Virginia National Guard Soldiers used chain saws to...
VNGMG to host Golf Tournament
The Virginia National Guard Management Group will host an inaugural Golf Tournament benefiting the Virginia National Guard Historical Foundation Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at the Royal New Kent Golf Club.
Farewell Scott Bousum – EANGUS Legislative Director for Military Affairs
EANGUS would like to extend our appreciation to Scott Bousum, our Legislative Director for...
Issue #15 of the 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
Virginia National Guard assisting law enforcement (Open Newsletter) Nearly 200 Virginia National...
VNGMG Newsletter Vol 4 Issue 2 June 2020
Volume 4 Issue #2VNGMG Quarterly Newsletter
Issue #14 of the 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian
Issue #14 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
EANGUS New Patriot – Spring 2020 Edition
Features President's Communique Auxiliary's Side by Side From the Vice President From the...
Issue #13 of the 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian
Issue #13 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
Issue #12 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
Issue #12 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
Issue #11 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian Bi-Weekly Newsletter
Issue #11 2020 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
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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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