Where Membership Matters
RHODE ISLAND ENLISTED ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES
The Voice of the Enlisted Force of the Rhode Island National Guard
How can we help you?
Send a message or call us today.
We have developed resources that support our National Guard Families
Education, Employment, Financial, and more……
Corporate Partners
From everything to State Sponsored Life Insurance to discounts from the largest retailers, being a member has some great benefits
Scholarships
There are two types of scholarships available. The CSM Virgil R. Williams and the Patriot Scholarships are paid by EANGUS directly to the school the selectee is attending
(The 2023 applications are open).
The second type of scholarships are presented by specific universities that EANGUS has partnered with
a.) Indian Wesleyan University
In partnership with EANGUS, IWU is awarding two (2) full-tuition scholarships to eligible EANGUS members, spouses, or dependent children for associate, bachelor, or master’s degrees at IWU-National & Global (Online and Regional campuses ONLY). Doctoral degree or degrees offered on the main campus or Wesley Seminary are not included.
Application is now OPEN
Closes 1 November 2022
b.) USAA offers each State Association a $1,000 scholarship
Emergency Funds
When Soldiers or Airmen need a hand up, we are there
How can we help you
Who do we represent?
Beginning with twenty-three states, EANGUS now represents all 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia, and has an association comprised of those who serve the National Guard on national tour. With a constituency base of over 450,000 Soldiers and Airmen, their families, as well as tens of thousands of retired members
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Projects
Working together Hand in Hand
Headquarters
Headquartered in Washington D.C., EANGUS maintains a full-time staff to represent your interests to the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill. EANGUS co-chairs the Military Coalition Guard/Reserve Committee and has presence on TMC Health Care, Membership, MWR & Milcon, Personnel, Retirement, Survivors, and Veterans subcommittees. Affiliate organizations of EANGUS consist of 36 major military and veteran organizations representing 5.5 million members (Military Coalition) and 30 Military and Veterans’ organizations (Military AD-HOC).
Lobbying
Why do we need EANGUS? Anti-lobbying act (18 USC 1913) prohibits expenditure of federal funds on “grass roots” lobbying efforts to induce public to contact Congress concerning legislation or appropriations. FISCAL LAW is recurring provision in DOD’s annual appropriations act that no funds “shall be used in any way, directly or indirectly, to influence congressional action.”
Operation Vet-Care
Operation Vetcare is here to help veterans, military service members, and military families who face special challenges as a result of their services in all branches of the US armed forces.
Operation VetCare is a project of The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) which is the official association of the National Guard. Because we represent every enlisted Guardsman, and because our board and staff are all current or former members of the Guard, we have decades of experience in knowing what people need when they face a crisis and how to help them.
OVC can provide limited financial assistance for Veterans on a case-by-case basis during a crisis. This financial assistance may help Veterans pay some of the costs associated with emergency home, car, or other “hands-on” repair help. For families facing a temporary, service-related crisis, the help we provide may be gift cards that can be used to purchase, food, clothing, and other necessary items. OVC typically awards a small stipend of up to a couple hundred dollars.
Legislative Goals
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About us
Who we are
The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) was formally organized in 1972 with the goal of increasing the voice of enlisted persons in the National Guard. As such, EANGUS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the principles of providing an adequate national defense and promoting the status, welfare, and professionalism of the men and women of the Army and Air National Guard by supporting legislation that provides adequate staffing, pay, benefits, entitlements, equipment, and installations for the National Guard
Reviews
What our clients say
SFC N., Member
“Having an organization that helps soldiers throughout the state and country is important”
SRA C.,
“The association was able to help me during a tough time”
Anonymous
” It’s great to be able to meet other soldiers and airmen in Rhode Island and having a collective voice for the enlisted is crucial”
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Strong Membership for a Strong Future
Our team
We are ready to serve you
Costantino Natale
President
John Greene
Vice President- Air
Jodi Brown
Treasurer
Maria Morales
Secretary
News
Blog
Announcing the “Guard Your Finances” Course
EANGUS and the National Guard Relief Foundation are excited to announce a new partnership with the...
Professional Development opportunities abound at the EANGUS Conference
We receive a lot of questions as to whether it is proper to talk about professional associations...
2024 EANGUS Call to Conference
The 53rd Annual Conference of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States...