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AAFES Shifts Policy on Uniform Purchases for Guard

The Army, Air Force Exchange Service has temporarily changed its policy and will allow reserve-component members to purchase Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms online. The change went into effect Friday, but is pending further discussions with... Read More Details

NGAUS Pushes Fedrec, Helicopters, More in NDAA

In a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate armed services committees, retired Brig. Gen. Roy Robinson, the NGAUS president, made clear the association’s views on several provisions of the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act that... Read More Details

Legislative Reports

Fiscal Year 2022 President's Budget Request Department of Defense Budget Overview Released May 28, 2021 Supporting Budget Documents NGAUS Memo Senate Appropriations Committee FY22 DoD Appropriations Review NGAUS Review Read More Details

Montgomery Medal

Purpose The Montgomery Medal, first presented in 2004, provides a mechanism to recognize an individual (or organization) who provides outstanding support in the pursuit of the NGAUS objectives. Description The award bears former Rep. Sonny Montgomery... Read More Details

Charles Dick Medal of Merit

Purpose The Charles Dick Medal of Merit was established in 1988 and is designed to recognize the contributions to the National Guard by elected representatives to legislative bodies at the state and national levels. The medal is named in honor of... Read More Details

Patrick Henry Award

Purpose One of the newer awards, created in 1989, is the Patrick Henry Award (the civilian counterpart to the NGAUS Distinguished Service Medal). The Patrick Henry Award is designed to provide recognition to local officials and civic leaders, who in... Read More Details

Distinguished Service Medal

Purpose In 1950, NGAUS established a decoration for distinguished service as its first major individual award. The Distinguished Service Medal was conceived to provide recognition for an individual who, as member of the Armed Forces (Active, Guard or... Read More Details

Meritorious Service Award

Purpose NGAUS created the Meritorious Service Award in 1972 based upon a perceived need for an additional Association award that would specifically recognize individuals for significant contributions to the United States Government, the Armed Forces... Read More Details

Valley Forge Cross for Heroism

Purpose Named for an episode in the nation’s early history synonymous with the Militia and exemplifying great courage, the Valley Forge Cross became part of the program in 1973. It is presented to members of the National Guard who have distinguished... Read More Details

Garde Nationale Trophy

Purpose The Garde Nationale Trophy, first presented in 1989, recognizes significant achievement of members of the National Guard in their civilian endeavors. It is so named to honor the Marquis de Lafayette and the roots of the National Guard name... Read More Details