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With your participation, VNGA is better able to make the case in the Commonwealth of Virginia’s General Assembly and the U.S. Congress for a strong, well-equipped and well-trained Virginia National Guard in more than 63 communities around Virginia.
Joining the VNGA means ensuring our homeland’s defense.
Advocacy
As part of the largest military advocacy organization, the National Guard Association of the United States, the VNGA works to transform our members’ ideas into legislative action and provide states and our members unified representation before members of the General Assembly, the U.S. Congress and their staff on the association’s priorities.
Member Benefits
Aside from the Virginia National Guard voice VNGA brings to Richmond and Washington, D.C., members also enjoy a variety of benefits that include everything from insurance and other life enhancing programs to various discounts and privileges with a variety of VNGA business partners.
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VNGA News
Exercise in Honor: Make the ‘Murph’ Personal
RICHMOND, Va. -- The "Murph" Workout is one of the CrossFit "hero" WODs, or workouts of the day. Hero WOD are performed in honor of those who served in the military and made the ultimate sacrifice. The "Murph" honors the sacrifice of Lt. Michael Murphy who died...
Legislative prioritize take center stage during conference
RICHMOND, Va. -- The Virginia National Guard Association, Inc., unveiled its 2026 legislative priorities during its annual business and membership meeting on April 26, 2025, at the Founders Inn in Virginia Beach. The agenda focuses on enhancing support for service...
Association elects new officers
RICHMOND, Va. -- The Virginia National Guard Association, Inc., held elections April 26, 2025, during its annual business and membership meeting at the Founders Inn, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Capt. Joshua Nichols was unanimously elected as the association...
NGAUS & Association News
EANGUS legislative priorities make progress in Congress
Last week’s State Presidents and Legislative Workshops provided EANGUS members from across the nation an opportunity to learn, network, and embody the mission of the association through advocacy in Washington, D.C. The workshops were followed by visits to Capitol...
National Office Update: Interim Executive Director
The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sergeant Major (Retired) Frank Yoakum as the Interim Executive Director. Sergeant Major Yoakum has dedicated a lifetime of service to the nation,...
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...
VANG Publications
ISSUE #25 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Crocker succeeds Huffman as SMR commander Lt. Col. John R. Crocker succeeded Lt. Col. Emily Huffman as the commander of the Virginia National Guard’s State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia, during a ceremony Dec. 5, 2025. Col. Eric Quinn, Maneuver...
ISSUE #24 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
429th LSB line companies get transformation refresh The Virginia National Guard’s Danville-based 429th Light Support Battalion formally conducted a casing of the colors ceremony for Alpha, Bravo and Charlie Companies Nov. 14, 2025, at Fort Pickett, Virginia, marking...
ISSUE #23 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
180th ESC officially begins Horn of Africa mission The Virginia National Guard’s Powhatan-based 180th Engineer Support Company officially begin their mission to support Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa with a transfer of authority ceremony Oct. 20, 2025, at...
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National Guard State Sponsored Life Insurance
The State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI) program provides group term life insurance exclusively for actively serving members of the Army and Air National Guard organizations and their dependents. The program is derived from United States Public Law 93-289, May 24, 1974, to encourage persons to join and remain in the National Guard.
Please visit SGLI.ORG for more information.
The Virginia National Guard Association, Inc.
Post Office Box 37037
Richmond, Virginia 23234
(804) 539-3335
contact@vnga.us