Fellow Officers:

I wish I had a snappy by-line that would make it easier to tell you about the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) but I don’t, and it would be a disservice to do so.  Simply stated, NGAUS is a professional association that looks out for the best interests of the Air and Army National Guard.  The successes of NGAUS are many – in fact most of our current benefits, pay, missions and force structure are all a product of the National Guard Association working hard with Congress.

I am writing to you because it is the beginning of our CY 2010 membership drive and we are looking for your new or continued membership. 

Why the National Guard Association?  Because it lobbies for our (and your) future.  The NGAUS represents the desires of the National Guard in forums where we cannot politically or legally tread.  As you know the National Guard is primarily a state activity that also has a federal commitment; the struggle is that often times Congress forgets the former and relies on the latter to determine our future.  The NGAUS is a voice for the National Guard when Congress desires to learn or does not want to confront what is best for the Guard.

The benefits of joining are many – you become a part of our future; you remain informed on key issues and as a citizen soldier are given the background to support the decisions you feel will shape our future; and in-turn you can inform your New Hampshire representatives to Congress what you want them to support.  You also support the efforts of the NGAUS so they can continue to fight for us – a job they do well.

The cost of a membership is minimal compared to the cost of our future.  I urge you to consider joining or continuing your membership.

Sincerely,

Michael Domingue

Executive Director