May 05, 2016

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NCGNA grateful for your support NCNGA  

On behalf of the North Carolina National Guard Association and our 16,000 members, we would like to thank you for your support and participation in our 55th Annual Convention. We hope you enjoyed your time with us and hope you made some great connections. Your voice and participation in our business session is vital to our organizations success. The legacy of service and support that our association has shown our Soldiers and Airmen over the years is unparalleled and serves as a model for the Nation. Your donation of time is a tribute to all the families and loved ones our National Guard serves and protects. Special thanks goes out to Linda Horton, our Convention Chair, Wendy Larsen our Time and Place Subcommittee Chair, Donnie Mote, our Nominations and Credentials Subcommittee Chair and Matt Handley, our Communications/Candidate Forum Chair. The work from these individuals along with the staff and many others made this event a success. Read More…

Photos from the 55th Convention  NCNGA 

The dancers pictured at right are just a few of those who had a great time celebrating during the NCNGA’s 55th Convention. Read More…

Make plans to attend our 2017 NCNGA Legislative Breakfast at the General Assembly NCNGA 

The NCNGA will host our annual Legislative Breakfast at the NC General Assembly on May 12 in the Cafeteria starting at 7 a.m. Our Legislative Chair Jeff Copeland will present this year’s initiatives (for a preview visit our website www.ncnga.org). With the success of last year’s initiatives, we are confident that this session’s request will have a good foundation of support. If you’re interested in attending please RSVP us at info@ncnga.org Read More…

Shop and Support the NCNGA year-round NCNGA  

Many of our members were impressed with the wonderful new items in our online store that were featured at our Convention booth (golf items, jackets, wallets etc.). Remember to keep us in mind for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and birthdays throughout the year for that perfect gift. Not only can you purchase these items with the Association logo but you can order items with your Unit’s logos as well. Read More…

Candidates battle for votes at Greensboro political forum  WFMY-TV 

Education, job creation, military, and House Bill 2 were all topics of discussion among candidates running for office in North Carolina. The candidates had a lot to talk about at a political forum in Greensboro hosted by the North Carolina National Guard Association. Read More…

Leading people and managing processes  By Anne Rose 

Supervisory staff are frequently labeled “managers” with staff to “manage.” But the most common synonyms and definitions of manage — control, manipulate, direct, handle, keep submissive, contrive — don’t really speak to the leadership qualities you need to inspire staff toward a common goal. Many managers actually behave as if they believe their staff has to be controlled and manipulated. As a manager, you have a dual role of managing processes, but leading staff. Read More…

House Armed Services bill sets up major OCO fight with Pentagon  Defense News 

The House Armed Services Committee’s defense policy bill, passed April 28, tees up clashes with the Senate and the Pentagon, chiefly over a plan altering the use of the wartime overseas contingency operations (OCO) account. Top-line funding for the DoD in the House’s authorization bill hews to the top line for defense in the bipartisan budget deal, but reallocates $18 billion in war funding for personnel and big ticket weapons programs cut by the administration’s request. Read More…

Senator: Large veterans reform bill promises ‘a new VA’  Military Times 

Senate leaders unveiled a massive veterans reform package that includes sweeping new accountability rules for Department of Veterans Affairs employees, a dramatic expansion of the veterans caregiver program, and promises of changing the agency to a more veteran-friendly culture. Despite bipartisan support in the Senate, the measure faces an uncertain future with the House and White House, which have already raised questions about how effective the new firing rules will be and the unclear cost of the omnibus. Read More…