
Virginia National Guard Management Group
Keeping Virginia National Guard's history alive through the education of Airmen and Soldiers About US2025 VA NATIONAL GUARD BALL REGISTRATIONVirginia National Guard Management Group
Serving:
- The Virginia National Guard Foundation, Inc.
- Virginia National Guard Association, Inc.
- Virginia Army and Air National Guard Enlisted Association, Inc.
- Virginia National Guard Historical Foundation, Inc.
Virginia News

VNGA seeking nominations for Board Positions
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard Association launches the call for Officers and Warrant Officers to apply for open positions on the VNGA Board of Directors to help lead the association dedicated to furthering the profession of the Virginia National Guard....

VNGA sets 2023 General Assembly priorities, schedules legislative reception
RICHMOND, Va. – As the 2023 Virginia General Assembly session kicks off its 30-day legislative session, the Virginia National Guard Association outlined a public policy agenda focused on strengthening the benefits that Virginia National Guard’s Soldiers and Airmen...

HARDYWOOD MOVES ‘EVER FORWARD’ WITH LAUNCH OF BEER WITH VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
EVER FORWARD - VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD BEER LAUNCH Richmond, VA, October 24, 2022— Hardywood Park Craft Brewery is partnering with the Virginia National Guard Historical Foundation for a special release in time for Veterans Day. Ever Forward American Lager is a...

2023 VNGEA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
2023 VNGEA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION We are happy to announce we will be awarding $5,000 in scholarships for 2023 thanks to our generous sponsors to include the VA National Guard Enlisted Association Auxiliary, JJ St Clair Memorial Scholarship, Command Chief Master...
National News

Increased fitness standards for close combat jobs.
Section 577 of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act mandates higher fitness standards for those positions in the Army [Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve] that have a propensity for close combat. This section of law only pertains to the Army and no other...

2024 Pay Raises
Active duty and drilling Guard and Reserve members' pay will increase 5.2% over 2023 rates. It will be the largest increase in pay in two decades. DFAS is due to issue the official pay tables in January 2024. Military pay is taxable in most States. Basic...

What to Expect from the 2nd Session of the 118th Congress
What to Expect from the 2nd Session of the 118th Congress (or what Congress will be up to from January to December 2024) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA for 2024 was signed into law on December 22, 2023 (Public Law 118-31) and will be in effect...

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...
VNG Publications

ISSUE #23 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Veterans honored at ceremonies across Virginia Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen honored the service and sacrifice of men and women of the Armed Forces Nov. 11, 2024, at ceremonies across the Virginia in honor of Veterans Day. At the Commonwealth’s Veterans...

ISSUE #22 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Commonwealth ChalleNGe Class 61 hosts Family Day Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy cadets of Class 61 and their families enjoyed Family Day Oct. 19, 2024, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Cadets conducted a pass in review and drill and...

ISSUE #21 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VNG Airmen assist with NC hurricane response Virginia National Guard Airmen assigned to the 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron, began assisting with hurricane response Oct. 18, 2024, in Burnsville, North Carolina. Approximately 20 RED...

ISSUE #20 OF THE 2024 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VNG gearing up for Milton, winding down Helene support The Virginia National Guard is gearing up Oct. 9, 2024, to support Florida as they prepare for the expected impacts of Hurricane Milton while it winds down Hurricane Helene support in Virginia. The VNG already...
Virginia National Guard Historical Foundation
Virginia National Guard Association
Virginia National Guard Historical Foundation
THE VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD FOUNDATION
In 1984 when the Adjutant General of Virginia, Major General John G. Castles, formed the Virginia National Guard Foundation Inc., it was to serve as a repository of funds to provide financial assistance for Guard members in their time of need. After 40 years of service, the foundation continues to provide emergency financial assistance to Virginia National Guard Service Members, families, and employees of the Virginia National Guard. This financial support helps them with emergency housing, utilities, repairs, and additional burdens placed on families associated with Federal and State deployments.
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.
Up Comming Events
2025 Virginia National Guard Conference & Ball
25 – 27 April 2025
Founders Inn by Hilton
Virginia Beach, VA
2026 Virginia National Guard Conference & Ball
28 FEB – 1 MAR 2026
Double Tree Koger Center
Midlothian, VA
Post Office Box 37037
Richmond, Virginia 23234-7037
Phone: (804) 223-1332
Email: contact@vngmg.org
Executive Director: Cliff White CSM (Ret.)
Administrator: Jay Ellis, CMSgt. (Ret.)
