Membership

The two retired/separated representatives on the NGAUS board of directors unveiled the working concept to establish a new association task force at last week’s retired/separated virtual meeting.

North Dakota Army National Guard Capt. Chris Spangler did not know what to expect when he came to Washington, D.C., earlier this month for the first NGAUS Capitol Summit of 2026.

NGAUS retired members will be able to connect with their representatives on the association’s board of directors during a virtual meeting Nov. 20. This is the third in a series of virtual meetings with retired members that began last year.

Mississippi Army National Guard 2nd Lt. Sawyer Walters came to Washington, D.C., last week “with a positive attitude” for the second NGAUS Capitol Summit of 2025.

More than 100 golfers enjoyed a sunny fall day on the links Monday at the 27th Annual National Guard Educational Foundation Golf Tournament held at Laurel Hill Golf Club in Lorton, Virginia.

NGAUS offered company-grade officers a peek behind the legislative curtain during the Capitol Summit conducted April 13-15.

A one-time member of the NGAUS legislative team who left 22 years ago to begin a series of significant positions in the Active Guard and Reserve program is set to bring his vast experience back to the association.

A new legislative assistant has joined the NGAUS team.

NGAUS will hold its first virtual seminar for retired association members Dec. 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. EST.

The event — which will be held Dec. 9-10 at the National Guard Memorial, the association’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. — will give industry partners the opportunity to learn how to work with the Guard and gain insights into the component's priorities.

The 26th Annual National Guard Educational Foundation Golf Tournament saw 120 golfers take part in the event at Laurel Hill Golf Club in Lorton, Virginia, Monday.

The NGAUS board of directors has a new chairman following the association's 146th General Conference & Exhibition in Detroit.