National Guard Association of Florida

11/19/2025

11/13/2025

NGAUS Washington Report - NGAUS: Shutdown Damage May Linger

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history should soon be over, but the damage to the National Guard will likely continue for a while.

That was the message retired Maj. Gen. Francis M. McGinn, the NGAUS president, delivered during a media roundtable Monday with three other military association leaders at the Air and Space Forces Association in Arlington, Virginia.

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history should soon be over, but the damage to the National Guard will likely continue for a while. That was the message retired Maj. Gen. Francis M. McGinn, the NGAUS president, delivered during a media roundtable Monday with three other military association....

11/04/2025

Military Times - More shutdown assistance offered through military stores

With the federal government shutdown in its second month, commissaries and exchanges are offering some additional relief to the military community.

The interest-free offer for those making commissary purchases with their Military Star credit card has been extended through Nov. 30. New and existing cardholders receive 90 days of zero interest, and no payments required.

Extended period of interest-free commissary purchases and reduced-price meals for DOD school students affected by the government shutdown are available.

11/03/2025

https://www.military.com/veterans-day/restaurants-veterans-day-military-discounts.html?ESRC=mr_251103.nl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=mr&utm_campaign=20251103

Restaurants are saluting Veterans Day with free meals and discounts for veterans, service members and their families.

10/30/2025

Company Grade Officers,

I want to thank everyone who attended yesterday’s mentorship session. LTC Benton Gammons led an outstanding meeting sharing insights on leadership philosophies, honing your craft, career progression, and the importance of building strong teams.


For those of us who could not attend, please see the meeting notes pasted below:

Guiding Leadership Priorities:

Point 1: Develop a Leadership Philosophy, later develops into Command Philosophy. Be consistent.

Point 2: Hone your craft. Volunteer for classes, courses, leadership and professional development opportunities. Know standards and regulation. Two regulations to know at CGO level and above: AR 670-1 (Uniform Standards), AR 25-50 (Army Correspondence). Officer Career Management Board (OCMB): Command List, Staff List, Officer Developmental List (ODL). Shoot for and build towards Command List. OCMB will look at last 5 evaluations, current and past PT, Assignments/deployments, Military and Civilian Education, seek Key Development (KD) and Broadening Assignments.

Point 3: Manage your career. Look ahead to develop and prioritize what you want to accomplish: personal, professional. This helps to develop a plan and a framework to work from. Get on your rater and senior rater's radar. Senior rater comments assess potential and weigh more heavily on career

Point 4: Develop your tribe. Who you surround yourself with matters. People in your circle you trust that will push you and vice versa.

Last point: Stay nonpartisan. Don't be afraid to discuss tough topics/issues with Soldiers but stay professional and objective. Stay on the right side of regulation. Be the example of what a professional Leader looks like, how he/she should strive to communicate and prioritize taking care of people, regardless of what is going on in the country/world.

Quotes: "Someone is always watching", "Doing the right thing matters", "If you get the little things right, you'll get the big things right", "The day Soldiers stop bringing problems to you is the day you stop leading" -Colin Powell (don't violate that trust), "A Leader without followers is just a person taking a walk"


The Q2 mentorship session will be on 21 January 2026! Announcement with details coming soon!

Additionally, please visit https://floridaguard.org/ # for more information on the National Guard Association of Florida who funded yesterday’s lunch. If you are interested in joining the association scan the below QR code!


-CGO Committee Team

10/26/2025

This legislation provides necessary funds to support our nation’s Armed Forces and Department of Defense civilian employees until regular appropriations are passed into law, or through Jan. 1, 2027.

10/26/2025

We’re on a mission — and you can join us with just one click! 💥

Like, follow, and share the National Guard Relief Foundation page to help us reach more hearts, hands, and heroes.

📣 Your engagement helps us provide emergency financial support to those who serve our nation proudly.

Join the Mission. Share the Support. Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States

10/26/2025

As of today, military families can visit militarymeals.org to sign up for a free grocery box and Commissary gift card, shipped directly to their home. Each box from Umoja Health is packed with care to feed a family of four for a week www.militarymeals.org

10/16/2025

Support S.3002/H.R.5401 - Pay Our Troops Act of 2026
THE ISSUE: Support S.3002/H.R.5401 – Pay Our Troops Act of 2026

ACTION: Immediately contact your Congressional Delegation and ask them to support S.3002/H.R.5401 – Pay Our Troops Act of 2026.

This bipartisan legislation would provide the necessary funds to support our nation’s Armed Forces and Department of Defense civilian employees until regular appropriations are passed into law, or through January 1, 2027.

Follow the link below to send a message to your Congressional Delegation using the pre-drafted letter. This is the most direct and effective way to communication your position to Members of Congress.

BACKGROUND: A government shutdown significantly disrupts the National Guard mission. Canceled drill weekends and training negatively impact readiness and undermines the nation’s strategic posture. Our country relies on the Guard; the Guard should be able to rely on the government for support in return.

While debate continues in Washington, DC, military families are left with growing uncertainties. This is not just about paychecks. This also impacts critical programs for education benefits, mental health, family services, and transition assistance. Civilian contract support for Guard training has been paused, entire training years have been upended, and career progression has been delayed. These are not things that should ever be treated as a bargaining chip when negotiating the federal budget.

Immediate action is required to ensure our servicemembers can continue their role as the nation's primary combat reserve. We have an obligation to support our troops, and ensure the United States remains strong and secure both home and abroad.
Write to Congress!

10/16/2025

📘 Facebook Post:
🎖️ Good news! The Sarge Grant for Emergency Financial Assistance will reopen on November 1, 2025.
This program provides short-term financial support for National Guard members and their families facing unexpected hardships. 💙
Applications will be available through our website starting Nov. 1.
If you or someone you know needs assistance, please mark your calendar and spread the word.

10/15/2025

Army and Air Company Grade Officers join us for our next mentor session October 29th. Sign up now.

10/15/2025

Army and Air Company Grade Officers join us for our next mentor session. October 29th. Sign up information below.