February 18, 2016

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Framework for a stronger Army National Guard Magazine 

The Army National Guard would continue to fly AH-64 Apache attack helicopters and citizen-soldiers would be used more overseas if the recommendations of a commission created by Congress to examine the best way forward for the Army become reality. The National Commission on the Future of the Army spent nearly a year listening to soldiers of various ranks, from private to general, and all components, governors, members of Congress, academics and think-tank members to determine how the Army should meet future threats to national security. Read More…

NCNGA to host Town Hall on NC CONNECT Bond March 1 NCNGA  

The North Carolina National Guard Association would like to announce the first in a series of “Town Hall meetings.” The first event will be held at the NC National Guard Joint Force Headquarters on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. It will focus on the Connect NC bond and what it means to the National Guard. Read More…

Help support our National Guard Soldiers and Airmen through NCNGA auction NCNGA 

Starting on March 3, 2016 our North Carolina National Guard Association will be kicking off our online auction to support our programs and services to our Soldiers and Airmen across the State. We will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique items from autographed memoribila to vacation packages. Our organization supports our over 16,000 NC National Guard members. Show your support by sharing this page with your family and friends. Read More…

NCNGA Webinar Series NCNGA  

With the success of our first webinar and call-in with over 27 people participating, we have decided to make this new opportunity a staple of our benefits. We have decided to host our next series on March 24th at 7:00 about “North Carolina Family Law Basics” as request. The volunteer attorneys from Americorps will again facilitate this training. They will cover items from tenant rights to child custody during his session. You have the option to remain anonymous during these sessions and submit questions. Mark your calendar today to participate. We will be forwarding more details over the coming weeks.  Read More…

Help YOUR Association! Run for Executive Council NCNGA 

The Nominating & Credentials Sub-Committee is actively seeking qualified candidates to run for Executive Council seats. Upcoming vacancies for each major command will be filled at the next convention to be held 29-30 April, 2016 at Sheraton Four Seasons/Koury Convention Center, Greensboro. Read More…

NCNGA Standing Committees 2016-2017 NCNGA  

To give you a better understanding of what each NCNGA committee is responsible for, we have devised a brief synopsis of each. Several committees have mandatory requirements for committee membership and all committees require that you attend a majority of all duly called meetings in order to remain an active member of that committee. Read More…

February —Today in Guard History National Guard 

On Feb. 22, 1732 in Pope’s Creek Plantation, Virginia, George Washington is born. Known for commanding the Continental Army during the Revolution and for being the first President of the United States, he is often referred to as the “father of his country.” Few know however, that probably none of these later events in his life would have occurred if he had not been an officer in the Virginia militia. Read More…

Obama’s defense budget reflects a new age of military deterrence The Washington Post 

Just A few years ago, in the Obama administration’s fiscal 2013 defense budget summary, the word “Russia” was mentioned briefly in the context of the new strategic arms treaty. By contrast, in the fiscal 2017 summary, President Obama proposes spending increases for “countering Russian aggression,” including the quadrupling, to more than $3 billion, of funds for deploying a persistent Army brigade in central and eastern Europe, with training and prepositioning of combat gear. The shift is late, and the funding only a down payment. But the recognition that Russia has evolved from hoped-for partner to serious threat is welcome. Read More…