If you have never visited our website and you are a member of the National Guard Association of Alabama, you must first register on the website by clicking on the black "Click Here To Register" button to the <<< left and then follow the instructions. This will give you access to the entire website, including the secure portions for dues submittal and conference registration. You must also login to see various other pages, such as the "Links", "Legislative", "Briefings", and "Conference" sections.
If you are not yet a member, you can navigate throughout the entire website by logging in with the username "guest" and password "guest" (all lower case). You may also contact us by phone at 205-833-0100, 205-699-0433, or Toll Free at 877-254-8273
Go to the "Briefings" tab to see the official "CALL LETTER" for the NGAUS Conference to be held in Baltimore in September!!
THIS IS SCARY!!! >>> Official: 1,000 Veterans Attempt Suicide Monthly The number of suicide attempts each month among veterans in the care of the Department of Veterans Affairs may exceed 1,000, said the man who runs the department. See the 09 May 2008 NGAUS Notes in the Legislative Section for details.
LEGISLATIVE ALERT #08-06 - May 07, 2008
The Issue: National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2008 Immediate Action Required: Contact your members of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and urge them to support the provisions of H.R. 5603 - National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2008
We now have 1,063 dues paying members for 2008!!
NGAAL 2008 Membership Update: As of 10 April 2008, we are at 70.03% Statewide. The 167th TSC still has the most paid members with 299!!! Air South, Air North and the Chemical Brigade are 100%!!! Click on the "Briefings" tab to see how your MACOM is doing.
LEGISLATIVE ALERT #08-01 March 12, 2008 The Issue: Retirement credit for reserve component members under Sec. 647 of the FY08 NDAA retroactive to 9-11-2001. Immediate Action Required: Contact your Members of Congress and urge them to support H.R. 4930 - National Guardsman and Reservist Parity for Patriots Act, which would provide 3 months early retirement credit for every 90 days in support of contingency operations or stateside emergency response during a fiscal year retroactive to 9-11-2001. Use the “Write to Congress” feature on the NGAUS Web site at www.ngaus.org, you can IMMEDIATELY e-mail your elected representatives.
LEGISLATIVE ALERT#08- 02March 20, 2008. Issue:National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2008. Immediate Action Required:Contact your Members of Congress and urge them to support and co-sponsor S. 2760 or H.R. 5603 - National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2008. TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTION:By using the “Write to Congress” feature on the NGAUS Web site at www.ngaus.org, you can IMMEDIATELY e-mail your elected representatives.
DID YOU KNOW that National Guard Members are eligible to shop at AAFES stores AND online at their website, www.aafes.com? If you are in DEERS, you are eligible and can do all your shopping online!! The primary AAFES Mission is to be the first choice for the military shopper. The National Guard and Reserve Associations are an important part of the Military Community and AAFES is looking for more ways to provide more products and services for the Guard and Reserve Customer. If there are events or activities taking place within the local National Guard and Reserve Association, please let the AAFES General Manager know so that AAFES can better support the event. Some of the support available includes event signing, local ads, coupons, and catalogs. In 2006, AAFES contributed over $232 Million back into the military community! In addition to strengthening the Military Community quality of life, AAFES also saves authorized shoppers money with an average savings of 20% compared with other retailers who do not contribute any earnings to the local Military Community.
Go to the "Sustaining Members" tab to see which Companies are supporting NGAAL with Sustaining Memberships !!!!
IF YOU ARE A COMMANDER, MAKE SURE YOUR PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT TriCare!!
DID YOU KNOW??? Your Insurance Trust has paid more than 200 death claims totalling more than $3,000,000 since our conversion to American Equity in 2003. And, very nearly all claim checks were delivered to the named benficiary within 24 hours.
This website is updated nearly every day with information regarding the Alabama National Guard, whether it is current or upcoming events, legislative activity or conference updates. NGAUS alerts and updates are received several times per week and can be found under the "Legislative" Tab.
2009 State Conference: After careful consideration by the selection committees, the decision was made to return to the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Alabama for the 2009 Combined State Conference, 20-22 March 2009. Be looking at this website for notification of when you can reserve rooms.
SUPPORT OUR SUSTAINING MEMBERS!! Go to the "Sustaining Members" section for links to their websites.
NGAAL has a GREAT Life Insurance plan!! You can get up to $50,000 in life insurance coverage on yourself, up to $35,000 in coverage on your spouse and up to $10,000 of coverage on qualifying dependents. Death claims are paid within a 24-48 hour period of notification to our office. Click on the "INSURANCE" tab above or call 800-321-6078 for details.
Executive Council Meeting Schedule: Read the minutes of the 24 January 2008 Executive Council Meeting and see the Approved FY 2007 Budget in the "Briefings" section. The Executive Council meeting schedule remaining through the State Conference: 20 Apr 2008 (state conference). Please contact your representative if you have any issues you wish to be discussed in that meeting.
See the FY 2008 Budget approved on 25 October 2007 by the Executive Council in the "Briefings" section
The objectives of the National Guard Association of Alabama are: To support the members and families of the Alabama Air National Guard and Army National Guard, furthering their interests by every appropriate means, including legislative actions and professional development activities, and by preserving the history, traditions, records, and relics of the organizations; to promote the National Guard of the United States; cooperate with other organizations in patriotic endeavors and community affairs; to develop a close relationship with other components of military establishments; to serve as the collective voice of the membership, providing professional and social opportunities; to provide important member benefits; to support the Federal and State missions of the Alabama National Guard; and to recognize and award achievements and contributions to the State and nation. The Association also serves to support the efforts of the State Military Department that strengthen the recruiting, retention, and readiness of the force and to extend and perpetuate the interests of The National Guard.
