Virginia National Guard Enlisted Association
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VNGA sets 2023 General Assembly priorities, schedules legislative reception
RICHMOND, Va. – As the 2023 Virginia General Assembly session kicks off its 30-day legislative session, the Virginia National Guard Association outlined a public policy agenda focused on strengthening the benefits that Virginia National Guard’s Soldiers and Airmen...
Tricare for Technicians: The Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act
As most Military Technicians and other Federal employees are keenly aware, Federal law does not allow them to enroll, participate in, or consider TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) as an option for health care for them or their families. Even with the most recent change...
ISSUE #21 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VNG Airmen assist with NC hurricane response Virginia National Guard Airmen assigned to the 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron, began assisting with hurricane response Oct. 18, 2024, in Burnsville, North Carolina. Approximately 20 RED...
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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 #11 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Memorial Day ceremonies honor the fallen Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen and members...
EANGUS Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points – JUN 2023
To: EANGUS Members From: EANGUS National Office Please share the following Roll Call: Drill...
ISSUE #10 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VNG fixed-wing detachment named “Unit of the Year” The Virginia National Guard’s...
ISSUE #9 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Fort Barfoot celebrates Earth Day with beautification projects Virginia National Guard Soldiers...
EANGUS Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points – MAY 2023
To: EANGUS MembersFrom: EANGUS National Office Please share the following Roll Call: Drill...
ISSUE #8 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VaARNG recruiters named runners-up at national conference Virginia Army National Guard recruiters...
Issue #7 of the 2023 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
Governor appoints Ring as 29th Adjutant General of Virginia Brig. Gen. James W. Ring will serve as...
Conference: SEA to speak at Military Ball
RICHMOND, Va. -- The Virginia National Guard Association, Inc., is pleased to announce that Senior...
Conference: VNGA announces Wittman as Keynote Speaker
RICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia National Guard Association, Inc. is proud to announce that U.S....
EANGUS Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points – APR 2023
To: EANGUS MembersFrom: EANGUS National Office Please share the following Roll Call: Drill...
ISSUE #6 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
116th IBCT welcomes new brigade command team Col. Jared D. Lake and Command Sgt. Maj. Duane D....
EANGUS New Patriot: Winter/Spring 2023 Edition
Featured: President's Communique Auxiliary's Side by Side From the Executive Director...
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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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