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...
Announcing the “Guard Your Finances” Course
EANGUS and the National Guard Relief Foundation are excited to announce a new partnership with the USAA Educational Foundation to enhance the financial literacy of National Guard service members. A new online course titled “Guard Your Finances," will be available on...
ISSUE #18 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VaARNG recruiting battalion tops annual mission The Virginia Army National Guard's Recruiting and Retention Battalion marked a milestone Aug. 20, 2025, when it surpassed its National Guard Bureau mission of 851 enlistments in what has been an exceptional recruiting...
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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
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...
ISSUE #16 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
TF Cardinal returns to Virginia after mission in Texas Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen...
EANGUS Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points – AUG 2023
To: EANGUS MembersFrom: EANGUS National Office Please share the following Roll Call: Drill...
ISSUE #15 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Abbott competes in ARNG Best Warrior Competition The Virginia National Guard’s Staff Sgt. Dan...
Welcome, EANGUS Executive Director!
Mr. Jeffrey James Frisby will be joining the EANGUS National Office as our new Executive...
ISSUE #14 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VNG troops depart for Texas border support mission Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen...
EANGUS New Patriot: 2023 Spring/Summer Edition
EANGUS New Patriot2023 Spring/Summer Edition Table of Contents President's Communique EANGUS...
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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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