All Enlisted California National Guardsmen in the grades of E-1 thru E-4 are eligible for FREE Membership.
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Join as an Enlisted Member of CAL-EANGUS for $1.00*! Click HERE to join. Use coupon code: DOLLAR at checkout! *First annual payment is $1.00. Membership will auto-renew at $20.00/year.
Your Voice. Your Future. Your CAL-EANGUS.
CAL-EANGUS is the premire Professional Organization representing and advocating for the Servicemembers, Veterans and family members of the California National Guard
Mission Statement:
The mission of CALEANGUS is to improve the welfare, benefits, and overall conditions of the enlisted Soldiers and Airmen of California by providing a collective voice to our State and National legislators and supporting the mission and efforts of EANGUS.
Who Can Join?
Enlisted Membership
Open to any Enlisted member; active, separated or retired, of the National Guard. (e.g. a Traditional/M-Day Guardsman or a California State Guardsmen who has retired from the regular component).
Associate Membership
Open to any person not eligible for Enlisted Membership who actively supports the purposes, goals, and objectives of the Association. (e.g. Officers, business owners, family members and California State Guardsmen who are not otherwise affiliated to the active component).
Membership plans
Memberships are available in Annual or Life Memberships.
membership cost
Membership costs as low as $20 a year
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for members and their dependents! Scholarships vary from cash scholarships to fully paid tuition programs. Applications vary between each program. Click the link to learn more.
Emergency Grants & Loans
The National Guard is dedicated to protecting American citizens, responding to crises from natural disasters to national emergencies. The We Care for America Foundation dba National Guard Relief Foundation proudly supports these brave men and women and their families, providing vital financial assistance and resources to ease the challenges of their service. Together, we ensure they receive the support they need when it matters most.
Resources
Let us help connect you to resources, benefits & services for your military life. Employment, Financial, Education, State Programs and More. Learn more about Membership Benefits. CAL-EANGUS has partnered with numerous companies and agencies to provide members with programs and resources for California National Guardsmen and their families.
State Service Member Life Insurance (SSLI)
The California State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI) program is managed by CAL-EANGUS and provides group term life insurance exclusively for actively serving members of the Army and Air National Guard organizations and their dependents. The program is derived from United States Public Law 93-289, May 24, 1974, to encourage persons to join and remain in the National Guard. TAG SSLI Support Letter
News Articles
San Francisco mandates paid military leave for Guardsmen, reservists
By Davis Winkie MilitaryTimes Last week, the city of San Francisco became one of the first corners of the United States to require some private employers to provide a form of paid military leave to their employees who serve as part-time members of the National Guard...
2023 NDAA Summary – What Impacts the Guard
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday, December 15, 2022, to pass the final defense authorization bill for the fiscal year 2023, clearing the sweeping measure for President Joe Biden's signature. The Senate's final NDAA passage vote was 83-11, and 60 votes were...
EANGUS Call-To-Action; S.5142, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act.
EANGUS strongly supports S.5142, the Healthcare for our Troops Act. This legislation would provide access to zero-cost TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) insurance to Reserve Component (RC) servicemembers. Additionally, this legislation expands TRS eligibility to RC...
Child & Youth Program names creative writing winners
by Staff Sgt. Crystal HousmanCalifornia National Guard Public Affairs SACRAMENTO, Calif. – To recognize November as the Month of the Military Family, Cal Guard's Child & Youth Program held a creative writing competition for children of Cal Guard service members to...
State Bill Passed Allowing State Employees to Use Military Leave
On September 17, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 984 into law which would entitle state employees to receive that compensation for short-term military leave of absence for National Guard active duty and inactive duty training drill periods. The California...
EANGUS Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points – NOV 2022
To: EANGUS MembersFrom: EANGUS National Office Please share the following Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points with other unit members Cybersecurity Skills Integration ActInterpreted by Kevin Hollinger Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Glenn ‘GT’...
Want to learn more?
Want to learn more about the only Professional Organization that fights for the rights and entitlements of the Enlisted California Guardsman? Request us to come to you. We can provide a briefing to Yellow Ribbon Events, Family Days, Job Fairs, Unit Training Assemblies/Commander’s Calls, etc. We can brief the unit on the benefits of belonging to professional organizations and how their membership directly impacts their benefits.
CAL-EANGUS Is a Proud Member of the California State Commanders Veterans Council
The purpose of the California State Veterans Commanders Council shall be to promote the rights and benefits of veterans in the State of California. The Council may conduct advocacy efforts in the State Legislature in support of, or opposition to, proposed legislation concerning veterans’ rights, entitlements, and benefits. The Council may conduct similar advocacy efforts with the California Department of Veterans Affairs, the California Veterans Board, and similar state agencies, boards, and commissions, concerning veterans’ programs under the management of those agencies.
CAL-EANGUS Is a Proud Member of the Veterans Affiliated Council
The mission of the Veterans Affiliated Council, Sacramento and Vicinity is to serve as a clearinghouse for legislative information, Honoring & Supporting activities sponsored for veterans & active military personnel.