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...
National Guard Relief Act introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
The National Guard Relief Act was introduced by Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) in a step toward designating the National Guard Relief Foundation (NGRF) as an official military welfare society. As members of the House Armed...
ISSUE #1 OF THE 2026 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN NEWSLETTER
VNG supports inauguration of 75th Governor of Va. Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen supported the inauguration of Abigail Spanberger as the 75th Governor of Virginia Jan. 17, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia. VNG personnel conducted a variety of missions...
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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
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...
AUSA Membership
Did you know? As a member of EANGUS, you are automatically a member of AUSA, the Association of...
MSO or VSO, what is EANGUS?
What is the difference between a Military Service Organization (MSO) and a Veterans Service...
ISSUE #5 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Governor, AG recognize outstanding performance at Military Ball Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin...
Air National Guard Federal Tuition Assistance
If you are in the Air Guard, not in AGR status, and want to attend college, you'd better hope your...
ISSUE #4 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
529th CSSB validated, ready for mission in Poland Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the...
Policy Riders
When Congress puts together legislation, especially appropriations (money) bills, they tend to...
Policy Riders
When Congress puts together legislation, especially appropriations (money) bills, they tend to...
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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