Vision
To serve as the Illinois National Guard’s strongest advocate for promoting the highest levels of readiness, modernization and quality of life for our family.
Mission
Advocate and represent all Members and Families of the Illinois National Guard; Past, Present, and Future.
What We Do
- Member organization for the Soldiers, Airmen and Families of the Illinois National Guard.
- State Sponsored Life Insurance Program (SSLI) providing outstanding benefit to members AND families not available through SGLI.
- Free $10,000 one year life insurance to all new members of ILNG (at soldier/airman option).
- Advocate within the state and nationally to promote those issues which will enhance the combat readiness of the ILNG.
- Care for the well being of the ILNG soldiers and airmen and their families.
- Successful in lobbying for dozens of benefits such as enlistment bonuses, upgrades to weapon systems and equipment, tax exempt state drill pay as well as AGR pay, most notably the 100% college tuition to any state funded school, and many more.
- Fully supports the advocacy of NGAUS and EANGUS at the National level.
- Member organization operated by service members, for service members.
Governance and Reports
Twenty-nine elected members serve on the NGAI Board of Directors and provide oversight and governance to the association. They speak for each of the six geographical areas nationwide. Retired guardsmen, company grade and warrant officers are all represented. NGAUS Bylaws state principles and guidelines for the operation of the association.
Members from the Adjutants General Association of the United States, the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States and the National Guard Executive Directors Association also brief the board.
In 1975, NGAUS established the National Guard Educational Foundation (NGEF) as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The National Guard Educational Foundation’s mission is to tell the Guard’s story. It is governed by a board of 13 elected members and the NGEF Bylaws.
The NGAUS Insurance Trust (NGAUS-IT) was created to assist in the administration of retirement planning and death benefits for military technicians and their families. The Trust, established in 1963 is conducted by the Insurance Trust Agreement.
NGAI Branding
The NGAI logo represents our association and it is important that our state associations, partners and affiliates use the logo and seal in accordance with the NGAI style guide. For questions about use and file types, please contact us at info@ngai.com.