Increase to Guard Tuition Assistance cut from Budget
RICHMOND, Va. – The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Joint Budget Conference Committee unveiled a two-year $135 billion budget report Feb. 25, 2021, that does not include a proposed $3.2 million increase to the Virginia National Guard’s Tuition Assistance Program. The...
VNGA announces membership drive, offers incentives
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...
VNGA announces new awards, opens nomination period
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...
Virginia passes bills authorizing free license plates, tuition assistance stalls
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...
