Virginia National Guard Enlisted Association
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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...
Professional Development opportunities abound at the EANGUS Conference
We receive a lot of questions as to whether it is proper to talk about professional associations during drill or in meetings. We asked NGB for a little help, and this is what they provided:“As a general rule, membership in these organizations in a personal capacity is...
ISSUE #17 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
192nd Ops Group conducts final change of command The 192nd Operations Group, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, conducted its last change of command Aug. 10, 2025, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia. Col. Brock E. Lange, 192nd Wing commander,...
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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 #13 of the 2023 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
91st Cyber Brigade leads Cyber Shield 2023 More than 800 National Guard Airmen, Soldiers and...
EANGUS Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points – JUL 2023
To: EANGUS Members From: EANGUS National Office Please share the following Roll Call: Drill...
EANGUS Oral History Project
The EANGUS Oral History Project (OHP) is a revolutionary alumni and member relations program...
ISSUE #12 OF THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Ring takes command of VNG as 29th AG Brig. Gen. James W. Ring took command of the Virginia...
Typhoon Mawar – Support for Guam
Guam continues to clean up after Typhoon Mawar slammed into the small Pacific island on May...
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...
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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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