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National Guard Association of the United States
1 Massachusetts Ave. N.W.
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Washington, DC 20001
United States
Featured Event
142nd General Conference, A Virtual Experience
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America's National Guard: Citizens, Warriors, Patriots
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Speakers
Gen. James C. McConville
Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army
Aug. 28 at 4 p.m.
Gen. James C. McConville was sworn in as the 40th chief of staff for the U.S. Army on Aug. 9. An aviator, he has previously commanded the 101st Airborne Division and most recently was vice chief of staff of the Army.
Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson
Chief of the National Guard Bureau
Aug. 29 at 1 p.m.
Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson is the 29th chief of the National Guard Bureau. In that role, he is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and serves as a military advisor to the president and a link to states on matters pertaining to the National Guard.
Joe Biden
Democratic Nominee for President
Aug. 29 at 1:45 p.m.
Joe Biden is the Democratic nominee for president. He served as vice president alongside President Obama from 2009 to 2017. He also served in the U.S. Senate from 1973 to 2009. His son, Beau, was a lieutenant colonel in the Delaware Army National Guard.
Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr.
Chief of Staff of the Air Force
Aug. 29 at 2 p.m.
Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. is a United States Air Force four-star general who currently serves as the 22nd chief of staff of the Air Force.
Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond
Chief of Space Operations
Aug. 29 at 2:30 p.m.
Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond assumed the duties as the first Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force, Dec. 20, 2019; and Commander, United States Space Command, Aug. 29, 2019.
Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen
Director of the Army National Guard
Aug. 29 at 3:40 p.m.
Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen is a lieutenant general in the United States Army, who serves as the 22nd Director of the Army National Guard. He previously served as the adjutant general of the Minnesota National Guard from November 2017 to August 2020.
Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh
Director of the Air National Guard
Aug. 29 at 4:10 p.m.
Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh is a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force, who serves as the 17th Director of the Air National Guard. He previously served as the adjutant general of the Colorado National Guard from April 2017 to July 2020.
Registration
In honor of the year NGAUS was founded, 1878, NGAUS is offering registration for only $18.78. Every registration includes this year's commemorative challenge coin, designed to look like a laptop and mailed to your home.
Register soon, coins are in limited supply!
Schedule
Virtual 5K
Monday, August 24, 2020
Participants can walk or run in the first virtual 5K anytime from Aug. 24 to 30. (More information below...Virtual 5K)
Resolutions Training and Committee Meetings
Friday, August 28, 2020
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
Committees meet to review and vote on resolutions that will become a part of the NGAUS agenda for the upcoming legislative cycle. (Closed meeting/invitation only)
Professional Development Session
Friday, August 28, 2020
3:00 PM-4:30 PM EST
Opening remarks and association business
- Gen. James C. McConville, Army chief of staff
4 p.m. Video
Professional Development Session
Saturday, August 29, 2020
12:00 PM-5:00 PM EST
Roll Call of States, speakers and National Guard leadership
- Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, National Guard Bureau chief
1 p.m. Video - Joe Biden, Democratic nominee for president
1: 45 p.m. Video - Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., Air Force chief of staff
2 p.m. Video - Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Space Force chief
2:30 p.m. Video - Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen, Army National Guard director
3:40 p.m. Video - Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, Air National Guard director
4:10 p.m. Video
Virtual 5K
NGAUS is hosting its very first virtual 5K with the conference this year. Registration is $30 and participants will receive a commemorative medal by mail and can engage in 5K in either a walk or run category. Registration is now open and the 5K will take place from Aug. 24 to 30. Registration will remain open through Aug. 30, or until the medals run out.
Exhibitors
The great tradeshow you have come to expect will still be available. View all exhibitors through our digital platform, experience their products and services and meet with them one on one with just the click of a button.
Virtual exhibit hall booth sales are now available.
Sponsors
Four-Star Sponsor
Three-Star Sponsors
Two-Star Sponsors
One-Star Sponsors
Sponsorship opportunities are now available. View all opportunities.
Interested in conference sponsorship opportunities? Contact Luke Guthrie to become a conference sponsor.
Future Conferences
143rd General Conference & Exhibition
September 9-12, 2021
Charlotte, North Carolina
144th General Conference & Exhibition
August 26-29, 2022
Columbus, Ohio
145th General Conference & Exhibition
August 18-21, 2023
Reno, Nevada
146th General Conference & Exhibition
August 23-26
Detroit, Michigan
FAQs
Q: Why did NGAUS decide to cancel the 142nd General Conference & Exhibition in Boston, Massachusetts?
A: Due to concerns over the health and safety of attendees and participants, the NGAUS board of directors has accepted the host state’s recommendation to cancel the 142nd General Conference & Exhibition.
Q: What is a virtual conference?
A: A virtual conference is an online event designed for the NGAUS community that can be attended from the comfort of your home. The conference will provide a safe and entertaining experience.
Q: I have registered, now what?
A: All attendees can expect to receive an email to the address they provide during registration explaining how to access the conference platform. If you have not received your access email, please be sure to check your spam folder for an email with the subject "NGAUS Conference is open!" from 142nd General Conference.
Need help? please contact us at [email protected]. We highly encourage attendees to login prior and explore the many features and exhibit hall.
Q: I am a resolutions delegate or nominations delegate, how do I vote?
A: All delegates will be contacted directly in the near future with instructions regarding the virtual process and voting capabilities.
Q: Do I have to attend the entire conference?
A: The virtual conference will bring the experience of an in-person conference to your personal computer, so just like an in-person conference, you have the freedom to choose what you attend. But attending the event in its entirety—the Roll call of states and speaker sessions—will help you to get the most out of the experience.
Q: I registered for the conference but am no longer able to attend. Can I get a refund for registering?
A: All registrations paid to attend the 142nd General Conference, A Virtual Experience are nonrefundable.
Still have questions? Feel free to contact us at [email protected].