OVERVIEW The NGAUS General Conference is the Association’s annual business meeting. Army and Air National Guard officers from all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia gather to network, set their legislative agenda and hear from America’s civilian and military leaders. Family members, industry representatives and local officials also attend

THEME The theme for the conference will be The National Guard: Built to Defend America. The theme makes a statement about who we are, what we do and where we will gather to conduct the business of our association. (Read more)

SPEAKERS Gen. Randy A. George, the chief of staff of the Army, and Gen. David W. Allvin, the chief of staff of the Air Force, have accepted invitations to address conference attendees.

MISSION A full strategic partner with our state associations and congressional delegations enabling effective communication of our message to continuously improve our relevance, readiness, modernization and quality of life; while promoting our rich militia heritage as the nation’s first military organization.

VISION To serve as America’s strongest advocate for promoting the highest levels of readiness, modernization and quality of life for our National Guard family.

ABOUT US National Guard Association of the United States is the nation’s oldest military association. Militia officers formed the association in 1878 to obtain better equipment and training by educating Congress on militia requirements. Today, with a membership of more than 40,000 Army and Air National Guard officers, NGAUS continues that mission in support of 450,000 current Guard men and women, their families, their employers and all Guard retirees. Membership is open to all those who hold or have ever held a warrant or commission in the Guard. Associate membership programs are available to enlisted personnel, family members, other Guard supporters and corporations.