Virginia National Guard Enlisted Association
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Call to the 63rd Conference and Annual Business Meeting
The 63rd Conference & Annual Business meeting of the Virginia National Guard Association convenes April 28-30, 2023, in the Commonwealth's first capital city of Williamsburg. The annual conference is the pre-eminent gathering of Officers, Warrant Officers, and...
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 #19 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
80th Engineers begin federal active duty mobilization Approximately 130 Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the l80th Engineer Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group marked the beginning of their federal active duty...
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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
What to Expect from the 2nd Session of the 118th Congress
What to Expect from the 2nd Session of the 118th Congress (or what Congress will be up to from...
ISSUE #25 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Virginia recruiters named top in the region Three Virginia Army National Guard recruiters were...
ISSUE #24 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Va. National Guard wraps up firefighting support Approximately 30 Virginia National Guard Soldiers...
On Giving Tuesday – Give the gift of helping other National Guard members
GIVING TUESDAY - GIVE THE GIFT OF HELPING OTHERS! Giving Tuesday is right around the corner!...
ISSUE #23 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Veterans honored at Va. War Memorial ceremony The Virginia War Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony...
ISSUE #22 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
34th Civil Support Team trained, ready after formal evaluation The Virginia National Guard’s Fort...
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...
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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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