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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
McGinn to headline Distinguished Speaker Series, reception to follow
RICHMOND, Va. -- Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General, announced Tuesday that Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Francis M. McGinn, president of the Washington, D.C.-based National Guard Association of the United States, joins the slate of expert presenters for the annual...
Statewide “Ugly Sweater Party” scheduled for December
The Virginia National Guard Association, Inc., is set to spread holiday cheer across Virginia with a unique and festive statewide "Ugly Sweater Party" held Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The celebration takes place simultaneously in Richmond,...
Scholarship Grants for 2024-2025 Academic Year due Sept. 30
Richmond, Va. - The Virginia National Guard Association, Inc., is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Academic Year Scholarship Grants. The VNGA is committed to supporting deserving individuals within the Virginia National Guard community, including officers,...
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 #19 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
80th Engineers begin federal active duty mobilization Approximately 130 Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the l80th Engineer Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group marked the beginning of their federal active duty...
ISSUE #18 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VaARNG recruiting battalion tops annual mission The Virginia Army National Guard's Recruiting and Retention Battalion marked a milestone Aug. 20, 2025, when it surpassed its National Guard Bureau mission of 851 enlistments in what has been an exceptional recruiting...
ISSUE #17 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
192nd Ops Group conducts final change of command The 192nd Operations Group, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, conducted its last change of command Aug. 10, 2025, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia. Col. Brock E. Lange, 192nd Wing commander,...
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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.
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The Virginia National Guard Association, Inc.
Post Office Box 37037
Richmond, Virginia 23234
(804) 539-3335
contact@vnga.us