ANNOUNCEMENTS
Notable FY22 Accomplishments
Army
- $100.0M for ARNG High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) modernization program.
- $1.1B to modernize 90 MI Abrams for the ARNG.
- $987.8M for 33 UH-60M Black Hawks for the ARNG.
- $571.6M for Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) for the Army.
- $662.9M for the Paladin Integrated Management System for the Army
- DRL to ensure ARNG divisions are MDO
Air
- $1.8B for 16 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for ANG
- $272.2M for C-130H modernization, includes:
- $151.0M for NP2000 propeller upgrades
- $79.0M for T-56 Series 3.5 engine modifications
- $20.0M for Modular Airborne Firefighting System
- $95.8M for F-16 Viper AESA radars for ANG
- DRL to ensure C-130J manufacturing lines remain open
Joint/Personnel
- Incentive and special pay parity for members of the reserve and active components.
- Creation of a federally recognized service document (DD-214-1) for all Guardsmen upon completion of military service for better access to earned benefits.
- Allowing members of the Guard and Reserve to be buried in federally funded state veterans' cemeteries.
- Robust National Guard MILCON:
- $337.9M for ARNG MILCON
- $305.0M for ANG MILCON
- $950.0M for the National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account (NGREA), includes:
- $285.0M for both ARNG and ANG
WHY JOIN OR SUPPORT WINGA?
The Wisconsin National Guard Association, Inc. (WINGA) is a nonpartisan organization representing over 1,700 current and former Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard officers. WINGA provides its members access to:
- Enhanced insurance benefits
- Special invitations to conferences & events
- Access to special publications & scholarships
- Awards Brochure
- Volunteer opportunities on standing committees
- WINGA Membership Brochure
- 2020 NGAUS/WINGA benefits
- Army Aviation Flyer
- Why Should I Join WINGA/NGAUS
- WINGA is Working for You 2023
- NGAUS Membership Flyer
- NGAUS Accomplishments and Priorities
- Review more benefits
2023 Membership Campaign
NGAUS and WINGA are your professional associations who work hard in Madison and Washington DC to get legislation passed to improve benefits, military construction and keep our equipment in pace with the active services. Membership in WINGA and NGAUS demonstrates your professional commitment and provides many leadership development opportunities at our state and national conferences. NGAUS and WINGA fight for you and, as a professional officer, you should support those who support you. The Digital Active Life Membership (DALM) option is half the cost of a traditional life membership. This is a limited time offer, so you must act soon to take advantage of this great savings. DALM offers all of the regular benefits of life membership except the National Guard magazine and Communicator newsletter are sent to you digitally rather than a paper copy. Company Grade offers can become Digital Life members for $330 and Field Grade Officers for $455. Click on the “JOIN/RENEW” link below to make your payment using Venmo, PayPal or a credit/debit card. All dues paid in the remaining months of 2022 will apply to 2023. WINGA’s goal is to achieve 100% membership in NGAUS for the 43rd consecutive year, an accomplishment not matched by any other state or territory. Membership in NGAUS and WINGA is not mandatory.
Matt Flynn, past Green Bay Packer quarterback, and now owner of MyHy Hydration Company, will be sponsoring a complimentary NGAUS / WINGA life membership for a current Company Grade Officer who has paid 2023 dues. To be eligible for this special offer, CGOs must pay your 2023 annual NGAUS/WINGA dues by 30 June 2023.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Roll Call of States by MAJ Ben Gelhaus
2024 WINGA STATE CONFERENCE
- Apr
- 26-28
Sponsor a Life Membership
Senior Officers are encouraged to sponsor a newly commissioned junior Officer or Warrant Officer. For an affordable fee of $330, you can provide a Digital Active Life Membership to a newly commissioned officer. What a great way to be a role model and encourage young officers to get involved in NGAUS and WINGA. The sponsored officer will appreciate the gift and maybe someday will “Pay-It-Forward” and sponsor a junior officer as well. For more information contact:
- Mike at michael.j.williams@winga.org
- or Lynn at lrasmussen@winga.org
- or call the WINGA Office at 608.242.3114.
NGAUS President’s Message.
NGAUS LEGISLATION
- 1. NGAUS Initiative Zero-Cost TRICARE
- 2. 2021 Conference PowerPoint Presentation
- 3. Legislative Reports
- 4. Priorities and Accomplishments
- 5. NGAUS on the Hill
- 6. FY22 Resolutions Booklet
- 7. 2021 Legislative Priorities
- 8. What has NGAUS Done Lately
- 9. Write To Congress
YOUR COMMUNICATOR
2022 Wisconsin National Guard State Conference PD Speaker Presentations
Professional Development
Speaker PowerPoint Presentations
NGAUS 2023
PARTNERS IN PATRIOTISM
The Corporate Sponsorship Program is designed to embrace the individual business as part of the WINGA team. Our goal is to build communications and rapport between military professionals and the business community. Together we will build a strong partnership among defense contractors and other businesses who depend upon and support the National Guard activities and training in Wisconsin.
Platinum Level - $2,000+
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Gold Level - $1,500+
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Silver Level - $1,000+
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Copper Level - $500+
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Bronze Level - $300+
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Partner Level - Non-profit or University
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