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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 leaders featured on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, national media outlets covered the impact of the National Guard deployment to the nation’s capital, answering questions on changes in crime rates, the public’s response, and the future of the...
House Passes FY27 NDAA with Major National Guard Priorities
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, advancing two major EANGUS priorities that would strengthen support for National Guard members, families, and the civilian workforce that sustains readiness every...
Meeting Recap: EANGUS and the Undersecretary of War for Personnel and Readiness
I, along with other VSO/MSO representatives, recently attended a meeting with the Honorable Anthony Tata, the Underecretary of War for Personnel and Readiness. Many topics were addressed, but I wanted to pass along some information and links to some new programs the...
VANG Publications
ISSUE #7 OF THE 2026 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN NEWSLETTER
Rohler promoted, takes command of VaARNG Brig. Gen. Dennis Rohler took the reins as the Virginia National Guard’s Land Component Commander during a ceremony July 11, 2026, at the VNG Sergeant John Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia....
ISSUE #6 OF THE 2026 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN NEWSLETTER
229th MPs return from CENTCOM mobilization Approximately 130 Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Hanover-based 229th Military Police Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group returned to the United States June 13-16, 2026, following...
ISSUE #5 OF THE 2026 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN NEWSLETTER
Virginia National Guard celebrates 419 years of service The Virginia National Guard celebrated its 419th birthday May 14, 2026, during a ceremony in Richmond, Virginia. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger provided remarks, while retired Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the...
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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