PNGAS Membership Toolkit

PNGAS Membership Toolkit

Forms, flyers, videos, and reference materials for anyone helping grow PNGAS membership.

Welcome to the PNGAS Membership Toolkit. This page provides downloadable resources, forms, flyers, and reference materials for anyone helping to grow and support the Pennsylvania National Guard Association.

Membership Forms — Enlisted

Enlisted personnel (current, separated, or retired) join PNGAS through the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS). New PA Guard members may qualify for a complimentary first-year membership.

Membership Forms — Officers

Officers and warrant officers (current, released, or retired) join PNGAS through the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS). Officer membership includes AUSA membership, NATIONAL GUARD magazine, scholarship eligibility, and legislative access.

Membership Forms — Auxiliary

Spouses, family members, and supporters can join through the EANGUS Auxiliary. Full membership is available to spouses of active, retired, or former Guard members who are EANGUS members. Associate memberships are available for other supporters.

Membership Flyers

National Organizations

PNGAS membership is connected to two national organizations. Enlisted members are affiliated with EANGUS; officers and warrant officers are affiliated with NGAUS. Both organizations advocate on Capitol Hill and at the Pentagon for National Guard funding, equipment, benefits, and readiness.

NGAUS — National Guard Association of the United States

Founded in 1878, NGAUS is the nation’s oldest military association and the Guard’s primary advocate in Washington. Representing nearly 45,000 current and former Army and Air National Guard officers, NGAUS educates Congress on the roles, capabilities, and resource requirements of the National Guard. NGAUS lobbies for modern equipment, standardized training, personnel benefits, and a combat-ready force in support of over 450,000 Guard men and women serving in more than 3,000 communities. NGAUS also operates the NGAUS Insurance Trust and the National Guard Educational Foundation. Members receive complimentary AUSA membership, NATIONAL GUARD magazine, scholarship access, and professional development opportunities. Visit ngaus.org

EANGUS — Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States

Founded in 1972, EANGUS is the only national organization dedicated exclusively to advocating for enlisted Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard. With a constituency of over 450,000 service members, their families, and retirees across all 50 states and U.S. territories, EANGUS works to improve and protect pay, benefits, healthcare, retirement, and readiness through coordinated legislative efforts and a strong grassroots network. EANGUS has secured wins including early retirement credit, expanded TRICARE access, and DD214 reforms. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., EANGUS maintains a full-time staff representing enlisted interests to the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill. Visit eangus.org

Governing Documents

  • PNGAS Bylaws (v5.0, adopted 2025) — Governing framework covering organizational structure, membership rights, fiscal responsibility, and operational procedures for the Association.

Insurance Forms and Flyers

  • State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI) — Affordable group term life insurance exclusively for National Guard members and their dependents, provided through AFBA/5Star Life Insurance Company. Coverage includes a free $1,000 survivor benefit for all active Soldiers and Airmen, Basic Coverage up to $50,000, and Enhanced Coverage up to $260,000. No war, terrorism, or aviation exclusions. Benefits continue after retirement or separation with no rate increase.

Scholarships

PNGAS members are eligible for scholarships covering undergraduate, graduate, and vocational education.