Membership Information

Membership Benefits 
Presentation (ppt)

The Virginia National Guard Association was formed in 1960 under the leadership of Major General J. Walter Squire.  Since its humble beginning, your association has marched in cadence with the Virginia National Guard to attain and maintain the high levels of security and readiness that it presently enjoys.

This page is just a beginning in acquainting the reader with a synopsis of what the Virginia National Guard Association is, and what it has accomplished.  Your membership and participation will allow us to build to it immensely in the future.

Find out more about:

• Association Operation
• State and National Level Accomplishments
• Scholarships
• Insurance Program
• Join the Virginia National Guard Association
• Membership & Dues

Association Operation 

The Association is governed by an Executive Council consisting of the President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Director, and Council Members that represent every command in the Virginia National Guard.  All members of Council, except the Secretary, Treasurer,  and Executive Director, are elected at the annual State Conference held in the Spring of each year.

Council representatives from commands are elected by the command that they represent.  The number of representatives that a command may have is dependent upon the number of Officers and Warrant Officers that is authorized in command.

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National & State Level Accomplishments 

National Level:

• Full parity with the Active Forces in pay and allowances.
• Full-time Servicemen's Group Life Insurance.
• Post and Base Exchange privileges.
• Initial uniform allowance and periodic maintenance allowances.
• Re-employment rights and job protection.
• Retirement benefits at age 60.
• Survivor's benefits.
• Withholding of premiums from drill pay for state Association sponsored insurance programs.
• Additional Federal monies for new equipment and armory construction.
• Civil Service status for Technicians.

State Level:

• Up to two sets of vehicle license plates at half-price.
• State monies for operation and maintenance.
• State Tuition Assistance
• Insurance through Military and Police Committee.

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Scholarships 

The Association awards annual scholarships to selected qualified applicants.  Members of the National Guard who are enrolled in a college or university with at least one year of study completed are eligible to apply.  Other applicants eligible are children of an active, retired, or deceased Officer or Warrant Officer of the Virginia National Guard.  Applications are due to the president of the Association by 30 July of each year.  Click here to download the scholarship application.

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Insurance Program 

Any member of the Virginia National Guard is eligible for life insurance and cancer coverage through the Association sponsored insurance program.  The minimal premiums may be deducted from the monthly IDT paycheck.  The coverage is continuous 24 hours-a-day and, when necessary, claims are paid within 24 hours.

See one of the unit full-time personnel for enrollment and more details.

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Join the Virginia National Guard Association 

Why Your Membership is Important

There is strength in unity and numbers - it's that simple.  You are but one member, however, your voice, through your Association, will be heard at the State and National levels.  Your active membership will allow continuous improvement in the National Guard posture within the Commonwealth as well as nationally.

Why the Association is Important

The National Guard Association of the United States, of which this Association is a part, is one of the strongest organizations in the Country today.  As a State Association, we are voting members at the National level in proposing legislation that provides benefits for the National Guard and its members.

At the State level we have the ability to solicit support for the Virginia National Guard from all levels of government - Local to State.

Support Your Association

• By payment of dues that provide funds necessary to support the many activities and programs sponsored by the Association.
• By attending State and National conferences and becoming directly involved in affairs that affect the National Guard and YOU.
• By serving on committees and actively campaigning for positions of leadership in the Association.
• By representing your Association and YOUR community by urging local support to the Virginia National Guard.
• By urging your State and National Congressional representatives to support the National Guard.

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