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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
National Conference Registration Open, Conference Preview 2024
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...
Tuition bill stumbles in Senate, advances in House
RICHMOND, Va. -- In a decisive move, the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee imposed an administrative delay on Senate Bill 219, which had been patroned by Senator Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. (R) of District 12. The committee's decision came yesterday, January 31,...
Virginia awards nomination period opens, deadline Jan. 31
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard Association, Inc. has opened the nomination period for performance and service awards. The association's awards are given to high-performing individuals who reflect the extraordinary leadership during 2023. Three awards seek...
NGAUS & Association News
On Giving Tuesday – Give the gift of helping other National Guard members
GIVING TUESDAY - GIVE THE GIFT OF HELPING OTHERS! Giving Tuesday is right around the corner! Created in 2012, it's a day that encourages people to do good. This year, choose to give back to the Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard who are struggling to make ends...
GIVE HAPPY with the Combined Federal Campaign
Every year, federal employees and retirees rally to support charities they choose through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). It’s amazing to see how giving a little out of each paycheck can add up to so much happiness when we all give together ... and,...
National Guard Relief Foundation
The EANGUS We Care for America Foundation, also known as the National Guard Relief Foundation, is the 501c(3) charitable arm of EANGUS. WCFA-NGRF can provide emergency financial assistance (Grants and Interest-Free Loans) to the men and women of the National Guard and...
VANG Publications
ISSUE #10 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Virginia National Guard celebrates 418th birthday The Virginia National Guard celebrated its 418th birthday May 14, 2025, with a ceremonial cake cutting at the Sergeant Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Spc. Brett Shropshire and...
ISSUE #9 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
HART receives Virginia Bronze Star for hurricane rescues Virginia National Guard and Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services senior leaders presented the VNG Bronze Star to members of the Virginia Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team for their work performing...
ISSUE #8 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
34th CST trained, ready after formal evaluation The Virginia National Guard’s 34th Civil Support Team was evaluated as trained and mission capable after a Training Proficiency Evaluation March 31 - April 3, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia. The evaluation was conducted by...
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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