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The National Guard Association of West Virginia (NGAWV) is a non-profit organization designed to advocate for the West Virginia National Guard. It represents the interests of the West Virginia National Guard - Army and Air.

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Our activities are directed toward policy and awareness that impact readiness, modernization, sustainment and quality of life. We work to gain visibility at both the state and national levels, which is essential to representing our needs and interests.

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The continuing struggle to keep a well equipped, well-trained and adequately manned West Virginia National Guard is dependent not only on what happens in Washington, but also on action by the state legislature in Charleston. New armory construction, adequate state employee manning, incentives for National Guard personnel, and other benefits are often state supported and must be sought in the same manner as the more visible efforts of the U.S. Congress. Thus, our legislative outreach must be directed equally toward the West Virginia State Legislature and the U.S. Congress; each political body watches the other for trends and priorities, and we can achieve positive outcomes if we engage our elected officials effectively.

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The NGAWV organization adheres to the following PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES, GOVERNANCE, and PERSPECTIVE guidelines:​

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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES​

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The National Guard Association of West Virginia shall promote the national security of the United States of America. 

To that end the Association's mission is:

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• To promote and improve national security

• To foster and improve The National Guard of West Virginia and the National Guard of the United States

• To sponsor or participate in activities of a patriotic nature

• To provide insurance benefits for members and their dependents

• To carry on programs to perpetuate the memory of deceased veterans and members of the United States Armed Forces and to comfort their survivors

• To promote the common good, social welfare and general welfare of the people of the community

• To provide social and recreational activities for members

• To provide assistance to hospitalized veterans within the scope and resources of the Association

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GOVERNANCE

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The association is governed by an executive council consisting of a President, Vice-President (Army), Vice-President (Air), Secretary, Treasurer, Company Grade Officer representative of both services, Retired Representative of both services, and officers from various units in the state who represent the general membership. The Executive Director is a non-voting member of the Association's governing body.  The role of the Executive Director is to facilitate the flow of information from and to NGAUS and to assist the executive council with membership management, administration, legislative affairs and event planning. 

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The annual meeting is held to discuss the priorities of the association, review various committee reports, and formulate association policy though the adoption of conference resolutions.

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​PERSPECTIVE

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The importance of the Army and Air National Guard with regard to the Total Force and national security will continue to increase during the 21st Century. The continued efforts by Congress to balance the federal budget will require cost efficient use of the military, resulting in an increased demand on National Guard components.

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Many people are not aware of the NGAWV or the roles of the West Virginia Army and Air National Guard. Because of the multifaceted role of the National Guard, we must increase awareness of the roles, duties and operational demands placed on the National Guard. These audiences include:

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• Elected officials at the local, state and national levels

• National Guard employers

• National Guard members and their families

• General public at large

 

NGAWV must communicate effectively throughout these audiences to ensure the role of the National Guard is well understood and supported so West Virginia citizen-soldiers and citizen-airmen are available to the Governor and President for the full spectrum of 21st century missions.

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To effectively carry out its mission, NGAWV must enhance its association program.  THAT BEGINS WITH YOU.