Virginia National Guard Enlisted Association
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2023 VNGA Call to Conference: Williamsburg
RICHMOND, Va. - The 63rd annual conference of the Virginia National Guard Association convenes April 28-30, 2023, in the "Colonial Capital," Williamsburg, Virginia. Register here. The annual conference is the pre-eminent gathering of Officers, Warrant Officers, and...
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 and Chase Elliott are running a special paint scheme on the No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet ZL1 that honors Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 2014 Daytona 500 win in the No. 88 National...
ISSUE #23 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Veterans honored at ceremonies across Virginia Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen honored the service and sacrifice of men and women of the Armed Forces Nov. 11, 2024, at ceremonies across the Virginia in honor of Veterans Day. At the Commonwealth’s Veterans...
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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 Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points – NOV 2023
To: EANGUS MembersFrom: EANGUS National Office Please share the following Roll Call: Drill...
EANGUS Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points – NOV 2023
To: EANGUS MembersFrom: EANGUS National Office Please share the following Roll Call: Drill...
Nominations are open for the ESGR Freedom Award
NOMINATE YOUR EMPLOYER Submissions are now being accepted for the 2024 Secretary of Defense...
2024 VNGEA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
We are happy to announce we will be awarding $5,000 in scholarships for 2023 thanks to our generous sponsors.
ISSUE #21 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
529th CSSB Soldiers to mobilize for federal duty in Europe Approximately 70 Soldiers assigned to...
ISSUE #20 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Resolution recognizes 20th anniversary of Tajikistan partnership Del. David Reid and State Senator...
GIVE HAPPY with the Combined Federal Campaign
Every year, federal employees and retirees rally to support charities they choose through...
EANGUS Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points – OCT 2023
To: EANGUS MembersFrom: EANGUS National Office Please share the following Roll Call: Drill...
ISSUE #19 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
192nd Wing welcomes Lange as new commander Col. Brock “Magma” Lange took command of the Virginia...
ISSUE #18 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
529th CSSB Soldiers gain valuable training during JRTC rotation Approximately 60 Soldiers assigned...
ISSUE #17 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Cyber Fortress 2.0 tests Virginia’s cyber response plan The Virginia National Guard hosted Cyber...
National Guard Relief Foundation
The EANGUS We Care for America Foundation, also known as the National Guard Relief Foundation, is...
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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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