Missouri National Guard Association

05/25/2026

Just a moment please - Today is a “holiday.” And if “they”, our fallen heroes, were here they would want to be doing the same thing; getting together with family and friends. They would revel in a chance to hug, grill, relax, play with their kids, kiss their spouse, etc. But since they cannot, they would request just a moment of your time on your long “holiday” weekend. A moment to remember why you are free, a moment to respect the flag – the flag they sacrificed all for, a moment to pause and pray for this country you live in and to pray for their families, the families they left behind. Just a moment to remember. Memorial Day is a day to remember. They would not ask for you to be somber all the day through for they too would want to enjoy, relax, unwind, smile and play. All they would ask is for you to remember with just a moment of your time, to stop and say a prayer that would hopefully teach the next generation why we are remembering so no one would ever forget why they gave their all. Thank you for remembering. This is why Memorial day is a Memorial. Lest we forget...

05/19/2026

The National Guard Relief Act will officially recognize the National Guard Relief Fund (NGRF) as the relief society for the National Guard. This recognition would help expand awareness across the Guard community, strengthen support for Soldiers and Airmen in need, and open new opportunities for the Foundation to better serve Guard families.

Help make this a reality by clicking the link below to tell Congress to act!

BLUF The National Guard needs its own official relief society. On May 15, 2026 , Representative Brad Finstad introduced the National Guard Relief Act, H.R. 8848 , bipartisan legislation to recognize the National Guard Relief Foundation as an official military relief society under Title 10. EANGUS is...

04/29/2026

Why MONGA Wednesday 💡

If you’ve ever wondered why joining matters, here’s your answer:

We support Missouri Guardsmen by:

• Sponsoring a life insurance program for Guardsmen, even non MONGA members.
• Working to build the Minuteman Relief Fund for Guardsmen in need
• Connecting members with employment opportunities, networking, and professional development events
• Awarding $20,000 in scholarships every year
• Advocating for legislation like HB 2593
• Supporting leadership events for Company Commanders and First Sergeants
• Helping junior enlisted and company grade officers attend national conferences

Membership strengthens OUR voice and helps us continue supporting Missouri Guardsmen at every level. We are stronger together!

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04/28/2026

What was your favorite part of the 2026 MONGA Annual Conference? 👀

From the golf tournament and mixer to the speakers, breakout sessions, and banquet, we want to know what stood out most to you.

Drop your favorite part of the weekend in the comments 🦅

04/27/2026

Missouri weather is back at it again tonight 🌩️

We all know what that has meant for us in the past… SED ⚡️⛈️🌪️

This is your chance to reminisce- How many storm related SEDs have you been on?
+ pics or it didn’t happen!

Photo: 131st Bomb Wing 2019 Flood Response

04/23/2026

We loved seeing you all gathered at the Annual Conference last weekend!

From the golf tournament swings (some better than others),to the mixer, vendor booths, costumes that understood the assignment, great guest speakers, and a banquet to wrap it all up, this weekend definitely kept us busy.

If you missed anything, or just want proof of how much fun everyone had, check out the photo gallery from Thursday through Saturday night here: https://adobe.ly/4taJI8h

03/22/2026

Thank you, Dave Myers, for helping support MONGA at the Yellow Ribbon event at the College of The Ozarks! We have a great team!

Not a member of MONGA? Join here-

Individual Membership Come join the community today! Membership Options have changed! We have combined MONGA and EANGUS/NGAUS memberships to better support our national causes. The Board of Directors voted in November 2025. For joint membership, the cost of dues has actually dropped. MONGA has done....

03/22/2026

Congratulations to the Stepps! Next man up!

03/20/2026

National Guardsmen and Reservists would no longer pay federal tax on their drill pay under a new House bill.

03/20/2026

Call to Action

Contact your State Senator today and urge them to support House Bill 2593.

Find your State Senator:
https://www.senate.mo.gov/05info/leg_lookup.htm

If you are in the Jefferson City area, join us at 0900 on Tuesday, March 24 in the Capitol Rotunda as we distribute informational flyers.

Why it matters:
House Bill 2593 removes the requirement that service members must use their GI Bill exclusively for tuition before accessing State Tuition Assistance. This change restores flexibility, allowing service members to use their earned federal benefits for housing, books, and other essential expenses.