Welcome to the National Guard Association of Michigan
The National Guard Association of Michigan (NGAM) exists to advance the interests of the Michigan National Guard. Formed in 1956, NGAM has a 60-year tradition of providing services to its members and support for their families. In 1962, we were incorporated as a 501(c)19 non-profit veterans organization.
Contact Us!
T.J. Pierce, Executive Director
Call: 989-620-6210
Email: executivedirector@ngam.org
National Guard Association of Michigan
PO Box 14095
Lansing, MI 48901
Legislative Efforts
NGAM is the premier advocacy organization for the Michigan National Guard. We work to transform our member’s ideas and needs of the National Guard into legislative action. NGAM provides a voice in Washington and the State Legislature to educate Congress on the roles, capabilities, and requirements of the nation’s most dependable military force: the Michigan National Guard.
Member Benefits
NGAM Members enjoy a variety of benefits that include everything from insurance and other life enhancing programs to various discounts and privileges with a variety of NGAM business partners
veterans support Grant
The NGAM Veterans Support Grant is dedicated to providing financial assistance to all veterans, regardless of branch of service, when they are affected by personal financial hardship.
EANGUS leaders featured on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, national media outlets covered the impact...
EANGUS leaders featured on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, national media outlets covered the impact...
House Passes FY27 NDAA with Major National Guard Priorities
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, advancing two m...
Meeting Recap: EANGUS and the Undersecretary of War for Personnel and Readiness
I, along with other VSO/MSO representatives, recently attended a meeting with the Honorable Anthony Tata, the Underec...
Celebrating America 250: The Spirit of Independence
Fellow EANGUS Members, As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, we reflect on the...
EANGUS Supports LP291 to Modernize the National Guard Workforce
The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) has formally expressed its support for...
Childcare Services Available for the 2026 EANGUS Conference in Daytona Beach
EANGUS is committed to making the 2026 EANGUS Annual Conference in Daytona Beach, Florida, a family-friendly experien...
Childcare Services Available for the 2026 EANGUS Conference in Daytona Beach
EANGUS is committed to making the 2026 EANGUS Annual Conference in Daytona Beach, Florida, a family-friendly experien...
Race to Daytona: EANGUS Launches Nationwide Membership Drive
🏁 Start Your Engines! 🏁 The road to Daytona officially begins June 1 as EANGUS launches the “Race to Daytona”...
President’s Memorial Day Message
As Memorial Day approaches, EANGUS President CMSgt Josh J. Baker shares a message reflecting on the true meaning of t...
National Guard Relief Act introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
The National Guard Relief Act was introduced by Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17)...
EANGUS Polo Shirts Now Available – Order Through May 30!
EANGUS is excited to announce that official EANGUS polo shirts are now available for order through our partner, Battl...
BAE Systems
AM General
AFBA
ADS
Whole Foods
Ricardo
Owens Financial
Oshkosh Defense
Northrop Grumman
Mule Pac
LiteFighter
K-Con
FAAC
ESS
Diamond Game
Buddy Cover
BlueRidge Networks
Benchmade
Legislative Priorities
Tricare Reserve Select:
When National Guard Members are activated, they are placed on Tricare, even if they were on Tricare Reserve Select. When they get off Active Duty, they are not automatically placed back on Tricare Reserve Select, and when their premium payment is not received, they are prohibited from signing up for 1 year.
COVID-19 Presumption:
NGAM is supportive of COVID-19 Benefits for Active Duty Servicemembers, the Reserve Components, and their Survivors Act of 2020. This legislation would create an avenue for guardsmen to apply for disability compensation if they develop a disability or illness as a result of exposure during a COVID-19 Activation.
100% In-State Tuition:
NGAM is, and has been, advocating for Michigan to provide 100% tuition benefit to Michigan National Guard Members. This would be applicable to all State Funded Institutions of higher learning. The benefit we are hoping for would apply to National Guard members who are pursuing up to and including a Bachelors Degree.