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HARDYWOOD MOVES ‘EVER FORWARD’ WITH LAUNCH OF BEER WITH VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
EVER FORWARD - VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD BEER LAUNCH Richmond, VA, October 24, 2022— Hardywood Park Craft Brewery is partnering with the Virginia National Guard Historical Foundation for a special release in time for Veterans Day. Ever Forward American Lager is a...

AUSA Membership
Did you know? As a member of EANGUS, you are automatically a member of AUSA, the Association of the U.S. Army. In essence, when you become an EANGUS member, you become a member of your State Association, the national EANGUS Association, and you are a member of AUSA...

ISSUE #20 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VNG gearing up for Milton, winding down Helene support The Virginia National Guard is gearing up Oct. 9, 2024, to support Florida as they prepare for the expected impacts of Hurricane Milton while it winds down Hurricane Helene support in Virginia. The VNG already...
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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
2023 VNGA Call to Conference: Williamsburg
RICHMOND, Va. - The 63rd annual conference of the Virginia National Guard Association convenes...
ISSUE #5 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
1-116th NCO named top enlisted graduate at Ranger School After months of grueling effort, Staff...
EANGUS Testimony to Congress
On Thursday, 9 March 2023, at 10:30 a.m. est, the House Veteran’s Affairs Subcommittee on Economic...
EANGUS Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points – MAR 2023
To: EANGUS MembersFrom: EANGUS National Office Please share the following Roll Call: Drill...
ISSUE #4 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
576th EUD returns from federal duty in Southwest Asia Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to...
2023 EANGUS Scholarship Program Spotlight: Grand Canyon University
ISSUE #3 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears commends Virginia National Guard Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears...
Call to the 63rd Conference and Annual Business Meeting
The 63rd Conference & Annual Business meeting of the Virginia National Guard Association...
ISSUE #2 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
UAS detachment recognized for Southwest Border service Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned...
ISSUE #1 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Reed succeeds Smith as Va. Army National Guard top NCO Command Sgt. Maj. Irving Reed Jr. took...
VNGA sets 2023 General Assembly priorities, schedules legislative reception
RICHMOND, Va. – As the 2023 Virginia General Assembly session kicks off its 30-day legislative...
EANGUS Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points – JAN 2023
To: EANGUS Members From: EANGUS National Office Please share the following Roll Call: Drill...
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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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