National Guard Association of Arizona

Mission Objective: Land it on the green🏌️‍♂️

Registration is OPEN for the 2026 NGAAZ/EANGA Four-Man Scramble!

📍 Arizona Grand Resort
📅 29 May 2026
🍔 Lunch & "Bag 'o Goodies" included.

Get your team together and register before the May 5th price jump. Scan the code to secure your spot!

AZ National Guard Golf Tournament May 29, 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/262ef9d21672/az-national-guard-golf-tournament

Brig. Gen. John Conley, Arizona National Guard Adjutant General says it best, “Seeing our Airmen and Soldiers competing shoulder to shoulder reinforces the joint-force mindset that is critical to meeting our combat readiness objectives.”

The Adjutant General’s Match serves as a model for building the warfighter culture of the future.

“This competition is the very essence of our ‘Ready Today, Stronger Tomorrow’ priority. It's where the fundamentals of lethality and readiness are forged under pressure,” said Brig. Gen. John Conley, Arizona National Guard adjutant general. “Seeing our Airmen and Soldiers competing shoulder to shoulder reinforces the joint-force mindset that is critical to meeting our combat readiness objectives.” More in comments.
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs National Guard Association of Arizona

Leadership that Inspires 🌟

At NGAAZ, we pride ourselves on partnering with the best. Today, we’re celebrating one of our top sponsors, Joya Kizer, on being named the recipient of the Outstanding Women in Leadership Annual Award.

As the force behind Casa Unlimited, Joya’s leadership has not only driven business success but has also been instrumental in supporting the Arizona National Guard community. Leadership is about service and vision, and Joya exemplifies both.
Congratulations, Joya, thank you for all you do for the association and beyond!

**Call To ACTION**
Please visit https://www.ngaaz.org/ to see how you can support the Arizona National Guard in opposing SB1047. A bill that is opposed by the National Guard Association of the United States - NGAUS and it's state associations. This includes the National Guard Association of Arizona. On our website you will find links to:
-Learn about this bill and its' negative impact to the AZ NG.
-Link to a template letter you can use to email your State Senator and Representatives.
-Link to identifying your State Representative and a roster with their emails.
PLEASE ACT NOW!

**IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL ARIZONA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS** We urge you to write your Senators (and Representatives) in opposing SB1047.

This is Senator Rogers fifth year attempting this bill that hasn't passed in any state. Yet it passed the AZ Senate Military and Border Committee on Monday, February 16th.

It hasn't passed anywhere because it's a bad bill for the AZ National Guard. See comments for the details on why the National Guard Association of the United States is opposed, as well as your National Guard Association of Arizona.

Here's a sample letter to copy and paste and flood our Representative's inboxes:

YOUR NAME
Address | Telephone | Email
Date
Subject: Please Oppose SB1047 “Defend the Guard” Legislation
Dear Senator [Last Name],
I respectfully urge you to oppose any version of the so-called “Defend the Guard” legislation.
While the intent may be well-meaning, this legislation misunderstands the National Guard‘s role as the primary combat reserve of the U.S. Army and Air Force. Restricting the Guard’s ability to serve in federal Title 10 status unless Congress declares war would negatively impact training, readiness, and critical overseas missions.
The National Guard Association of the United States, along with The Adjutant’s General of the 54 states and territories, are unanimously and vehemently opposed to this legislation. This bipartisan group knows, far better than the groups promoting this legislation, what is in the best interest of the national guard. And they understand the potential devastating effects of this legislation.
Additionally, passage of this bill could place Arizona at risk of losing vital federal funding, equipment, and force structure, while also strengthening arguments within the Department of Defense to shift National Guard missions and infrastructure away from the states.
The National Guard’s dual state and federal mission is essential to national security, and this legislation would weaken both the Guard and Arizona’s ability to support that mission.
For these reasons, I strongly encourage you to vote NO on “Defend the Guard” legislation.
Thank you for your service and for your support of Arizona’s Guardsmen and women.

Respectfully,
[Your Name]
[City, State]
[Organization/Title, if applicable]
[Phone / Email]

As we step into 2026, the National Guard Association of Arizona sends its warmest New Year wishes! Thank you for your continued support, and here’s to a fantastic year ahead! ✨

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from the National Guard Association of Arizona! We hope your day is filled with joy, peace, and good company. Happy Holidays! 🎄

NGAUS continues to stand with our Soldiers, Airmen, and their families. During the ongoing government shutdown, NGAUS is urging Congress to pass the Pay Our Troops Act (H.R. 5401) to ensure service members receive their pay without interruption.

Those who serve our nation shouldn’t have to worry about a missed paycheck. 🇺🇸

NGAUS Pushes Bill to Pay Troops During Shutdown NGAUS is leading the charge of National Guard and Reserve associations asking Congress to help pay service members on duty during the government shutdown, which is now in its second week.

🎖️ POW/MIA Recognition Day 🎖️

Today, we honor the courage of America’s Prisoners of War and remember the more than 81,000 service members who remain missing in action.

Their sacrifice and the uncertainty endured by their families reminds us of the true cost of freedom. The National Guard Association of Arizona stands committed to ensuring their service is never forgotten.

You Are Not Forgotten

🕯️ September 11, 2001, We Will Never Forget 🕯️

Today, we pause to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the countless families forever changed.

We also remember the call to service that followed. For more than two decades, Arizona Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen have stood ready, answering that call at home and abroad.

As we reflect, we reaffirm our commitment: to serve, to protect, and to never forget. 🇺🇸

🚨 Your Voice Matters. Your Membership Matters. 🚨

Last week we shared why NGAAZ matters. This week, it’s about how you can make an impact.

By joining the National Guard Association of Arizona, you’re not just signing up for a membership. You’re standing shoulder to shoulder with Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen across our state to advocate for the benefits, resources, and support we all deserve.

📌 Be part of the voice
📌 Be part of the change
📌 Be part of NGAAZ