National Guard Executive Directors Association (NGEDA)

Congratulations, Hope!

Congratulations to Hope Daupert – 2025 Armed Forces Insurance National Guard Spouse of the Year!

The National Guard Association of Indiana is proud to congratulate our Director of Operations, Hope Daupert, on being named the 2025 Armed Forces Insurance National Guard Spouse of the Year.

Hope’s dedication and tireless efforts have made a significant impact on the lives of the Soldiers and Airmen of the Indiana National Guard. Through her leadership and passion for service, she continues to improve the well-being of our military community every day.

Please join us in celebrating Hope’s incredible achievement!

DEADLINE EXTENSION: Monday, June 3, is the new deadline to apply for the AFBA NGAUS Active Life Member Scholarship.

Information and application for the scholarship can be found here:
https://www.ngaus.org/membership/member-benefits/scholarships

Exciting News!

Top Veteran Entrepreneur, Author to Speak at Conference One of America’s most successful and colorful veteran entrepreneurs released his first book on Tuesday. He also confirmed his participation in this year’s NGAUS conference.

This is no joke - registration for the 146th General Conference and Exhibition in Detroit is OPEN!

A reminder for individual attendees must register through their respective state association. National Guard Association of Michigan- NGAM

Registration information and links for Exhibiting and Non-Exhibiting Industry members, as well as all the latest conference news, can be found here: https://www.ngaus.org/events/146th-general-conference-exhibition

“Our nation faces many threats, both at home and abroad, which makes timely and adequate appropriations critical,” retired Maj. Gen. Francis M. McGinn, the NGAUS president, said in a letter sent today to congressional leaders. “These impacts inherently harm our service members and their families,” he continued.

Congress must pass a defense spending bill by Friday to ensure the National Guard can continue to protect U.S. national security interests and modernize.
https://www.ngaus.org/newsroom/ngaus-fiscal-2024-defense-spending-bill-must-be-passed-week

Let the double blind lottery shenanigans begin!

Montana is ready for the Motor City!

Start making plans for the 146th NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition, Aug. 23-26, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan. Registration will be free or just $50 for most current National Guard officers and their spouses. More information here: https://www.ngaus.org/events/146th-general-conference-exhibition
National Guard Association of Michigan- NGAM

Congratulations to the newly elected NGEDA officers.

Congratulations to newly elected officers