Staying Engaged

STAYING ENGAGED ON THE ISSUES

EANGUS is your Professional Association as a member of the National Guard. We stay on top of the issues that affect our membership and those serving. From State Active Duty in response to Natural Disasters, to deployments in support of our Federal Mission, we are there.

Securing Benefits

SECURING BENEFITS FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD

EANGUS works to improve and protect the benefits of the men and women serving in the National Guard, and their families.

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Operation SoCal Rebuild: NGRF Fire Relief

Support National Guard service members impacted by the Southern California wildfires.

National Conference

2025 EANGUS Conference

Make your plans now to attend the EANGUS Conference in Reno, NV 11-14 August 2025.

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Walmart

Walmart is here to support transitioning Military, National Guard, Reserves, Veterans and Military Spouses as you prepare for the next step in your journey. From career counselors to fellowships to networking and overall wellbeing, our Find a Future program can help you make a difference in an entirely new way no matter which way you want to go.

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Support our Mission

EANGUS is a 501 (c) 19 that depends on donations from our supporters to ensure we are able to be there for our Soldiers, Airmen, and Families. Click here to learn about the many ways we give back to the National Guard Community and how you can be a part of the effort.

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How do we Support the National Guard?

Our Programs

We Care for America

While the National Guard takes care of the citizens of America, the We Care for America Foundation takes care of our National Guard men and women, and their families.

EANGUS Conferences

EANGUS holds a Conference each year.  State Associations bid on hosting the conference and the EANGUS membership selects the locations.  The 2021 Conference is in New Mexico.

Operation VetCare

The assistance we provide varies on a case by case basis. Guardsmen from your area may be able to assist you with emergency home repairs, car repairs, or similar “hands-on” help. 

Legislative Action

EANGUS keeps our membership informed on all matters relating to proposed legislation affecting the National Guard, especially those resolutions referred to it by the ASSOCIATION.

Corporate Partnership

Email eangus@eangus.org to become a partner!

EANGUS enjoys the gracious and continued support of our corporate partners. The Corporate Partnership Program is designed to allow businesses to pledge their support for the citizen-soldiers and airmen of the National Guard. This valuable program has four levels of partnership: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

What Legislation have we achieved?

Tricare Reserve Select

TRICARE Reserve Select is a premium-based health plan for Selected Reserve members (and their families) who qualify, and may be puchased at any time throughout the year.

Early Retirement Credit

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2008 enacted the Reduced Retirement Age for Reserve Component (RC) Soldiers based on Active Duty (AD) performance.

Montgomery GI Bill

The GI Bill provides incredible education benefits for eligible Guard Soldiers. If you qualify, you could earn a monthly expense allowance of up to $384—totaling over $13,500 in a four-year period.

Commissary Privileges

There was a time when the National Guard was not allowed to shop at a Commissary on an Active Duty base.  EANGUS fought for those privileges in Congress and won.

What our Members say

Carl J.
SG, Massachusetts National Guard

“When I deployed in February 2010 for my fourth tour to Iraq, my wife and our two children (ages 14 and 11) remained in Abington.  Prior to the deployment, we were on and off orders several times, which disrupted my civilian job and our family finances.  With the assistance of the Massachusetts National Guard Office of Family Programs, we applied for the EANGUS WCFA Grant and used the funds to keep our home heated and functioning during the harsh Massachusetts winter.  Knowing that there is support for National Guard families is a great thing!”

JoAnne C.
SPC, New York National Guard

“My Family received the maximum amount from the EANGUS grant.  We were able to get into an apartment after fire destroyed our home on Christmas Day.  Thank you so much to the EANGUS “We Care for America” Foundation.  We are extremely grateful for the support.”