by VNG Staff Writer | Feb 22, 2021 | VNGA NEWS
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard Association has announced its annual spring membership drive and has begun accepting applications from retired and currently serving Officers and Warrant Officers of the Virginia National Guard. “With your membership we are...
by VNG Staff Writer | Feb 19, 2021 | VNGA NEWS
RICHMOND, Va. – In a year like no other, the Virginia National Guard Association has refreshed its awards program to include four new awards to reflect the extraordinary leadership during 2020 and 2021. An additional four awards were added following a unanimous vote...
by VNG Staff Writer | Feb 17, 2021 | VNGA NEWS
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Senate on Wednesday passed two bills removing the registration fees for Virginia National Guard Specialty Plates for currently serving and retired members of the Virginia National Guard Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, during a special session of...
by VNG Staff Writer | Feb 2, 2021 | VNGA NEWS
RICHMOND, Va. – Senator David M. Marsden (D-37) introduced a budget amendment to fully fund the Virginia National Guard’s State Tuition Assistance Program following Governor Ralph Northam’s State of the Commonwealth Address on Jan. 13, 2021. “We’re also going to...
by VNG Staff Writer | Jan 24, 2021 | VNGA NEWS
RICHMOND, Va. – The General Assembly is expected to deliberate on bills that directly impact Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen this week. “With thousands of Virginia [National] Guard Soldiers and Airmen serving in the district right now, it makes these bills...
by VNG Staff Writer | Jan 18, 2021 | VNGA NEWS
RICHMOND, Va. – The voice of more than 10,000 current and former Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen is applauding legislation introduced in the General Assembly that benefits Guardsmen and their families. Some of the benefits, such as House Bill (H.B.) 2261,...