Membership
We serve as the local arm of the National Guard Association of the Unites States to represent and protect the interests of our nation’s defense and SC Citizen Soldiers. Join NGASC and help create a strong, united voice from which the needs of the National Guard can be heard.
Legislation / Resolutions
NGASC works with our legislators to promote the welfare of National Guard personnel. The National Guard offers the most cost-effective alternative for the defense dollar. With this added responsibility comes the need for more resources from the Congress and Department of Defense. NGASC is committed to fighting for these resources.
Benefits
Soldiers, Airmen, Families, and Veterans have access to healthcare through the TRICARE system, supplemental insurance and pension benefits to tuition assistance and local discounts, NGASC is working for you. Find out more
News & Events
79th Annual State Conference
Save the Dates! The 78th Annual State Conference will be held on 13-15 March 2026 in Hilton Head!
149th Annual NGAUS Conference
August 28-31, 2026 Indianapolis, Indiana 148th Annual NGAUS Conference You are invited to attend the 148th annual NGAUS Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is an opportunity to meet other officers and retired officers from around the country. Dynamic speakers,...
55th Annual EANGUS Conference
July 30 - August 4, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida 55th Annual EANGUS Conference You are invited to attend the 55th annual EANGUS conference which will be held in Daytona Beach, Florida on July 30 - August 4, 2026. This is an opportunity to meet other enlisted and...
Ready for combat: Stubbs maximizes realistic training opportunities for Guard
Army National Guard Director Lt. Gen. Jonathan Stubbs is shepherding the Army's second-largest component through major structural changes and a high operational pace at home and abroad. Intent on maximizing every minute of training in National Guard soldiers' annual...
First F-16 Block 72 Has Flown
The War Zone The first-ever F-16 Block 72 has taken to the air, marking a major milestone for the program and for Morocco’s long-running effort to field what Lockheed Martin describes as the most advanced version of the Viper
Air Force Finalizes Decision to Put F-35s at Oregon Base Starting in 2027
By Greg Hadley More than two dozen F-35 Lightning II fighters are heading to Kingsley Field, Ore., after Air Force Secretary Troy Meink signed the official record of decision to base the jets there on Oct. 5, clearing the last bureaucratic hurdle for the Air National...
Military Times – Troops get first increase in 24 years for hostile fire, danger pays
With the Iran conflict now in its seventh month, the Pentagon has enacted an increase in hostile fire and imminent danger pay for all troops. It’s the first bump in these monthly stipends since 2002, officials said Thursday as they announced the change.
Air Force Adjusting Plan for Maintenance Career Overhaul from Just 7 AFSCs to 14
By Matthew Cox The Air Force will officially kick off a major overhaul of maintenance career field next year with a pilot program, but the plan for the revamp is still evolving—while officials once intended to condense 50 aircraft maintenance specialties down to just...
Air Force Raises Lodging Rates Worldwide, with Steep Increases at Some Bases
Stars and Stripes The cost of staying at Yokota Air Base’s Kanto Lodge nearly doubled this week as new Air Force lodging rates took effect worldwide.
