RICHMOND, Va. — Registration is now open for the 146th General Conference and Exhibition of the National Guard Association of the United States held August 23 to 26, 2024, in the “Motor City” of Detroit, Michigan. Interested Officers and Warrant Officers can register here. Registration closes August 31, 2024.
The conference theme is The National Guard: Built to Defend America. The theme makes a statement about who we are, what we do and where we will gather to conduct the business of our association (Read More).
The National Guard Association of the United States and conference planners have invited the presumptive Democratic and Republican Parties’ Presidential Nominees to attend.
The National Guard Association of the United States General Conference is the association’s annual business meeting. Army and Air National Guard officers from all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia gather to network, set their legislative agenda and hear from America’s civilian and military leaders. Family members, industry representatives and local officials also attend.
Free registration to all currently serving company grade officers, warrant officer 1s and chief warrant officer 2s and their spouses. $50 for currently serving field grade officers and their spouses and currently serving CWO 3-5, along with their spouses. Registration for other attendees will be the standard $180. Individual attendees must register through their state association.
SOCIAL EVENTS Primary social events include the Governor’s Reception, Hospitality Night and States Dinner. Other events include golf tournaments, 5K Urbanatholon (new!), mixers and luncheons.
AIRLINE TRAVEL DISCOUNT Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for those flying to Detroit for the conference. Click here or call Delta Meeting Network® at 1-800-328-1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM3JH
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the reservation number.
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NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU ATTENDANCE AND TRAVEL GUIDANCE
The chief of the National Guard Bureau signed a memorandum to the adjutants general April 8 authorizing a limited number of officers from each state and territory to attend the NGAUS conference on official orders. (Read more)