National Guard Association of Texas
The National Guard Association of Texas seeks to provide the best services and benefits to promote, safeguard, and advance the interests of our members, communities, and partnerships.
NGAT Resolutions 2024
Get ready to make a difference! We’re gearing up to vote on impactful resolutions during the business session of the NGAT Annual Conference in Round Rock, TX, on March 23, 2024. Your participation matters, so dive in and review these resolutions beforehand. Together, let’s shape the future!
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of COL (Ret) Carol Solesbee after a brief illness. Her memory will forever remain in our hearts. Our prayers go out to her family, friends and fellow service members.
Service Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 23rd
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Ramsey Funeral Home
Address: 5600 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX 78633
Following the service, a reception will be held at the same location.
Burial Details:
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Texas Veterans Cemetery
Address: 11463 TX 195, Killeen, TX 76542
In lieu of flowers, we kindly request donations toward a scholarship in Carol’s honor. Contributions can be made to the American Legion Post 228, 1530 Sun City Blvd, Suite 120, Box 444, Georgetown, Texas 78633 with “COL Carol Solesbee” noted in the memo line.
May her legacy continue to inspire and uplift those who knew her.
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Gray area retirees, those Guard members who choose to retire prior to reaching age 60, earn an array of benefits for a lifetime. However, those benefits differ somewhat from other categories of retirees. This paper discusses some important aspects of reserve retirement. Gray area retirement is considered to be a non-regular retirement; a regular retirement has an immediate annuity and a non-regular retirement has a delayed annuity—at age 60.
eangus.org/what-to-expect-when-you-retire-part-1-gray-area-retirees/
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ABOUT NGAT
The National Guard Association of Texas (NGAT) was founded in 1959 on the principle that it is important to have an organization speak out for the Texas National Guard and its members. Today, NGAT is a non-profit veterans organization of over 35,000 current, former, and retired Texas Military Forces members organized for the following purposes:
To promote and support adequate national security.
To foster and improve the Texas National Guard and the National Guard of the United States as a component of the Armed Forces of the United States.
To preserve and perpetuate the history and tradition of the Texas Military Forces.
EVENTS
NEWS
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Our Mission
The National Guard Association of Texas seeks to provide the best services and benefits to promote, safeguard, and advance the interests of our members, communities, and partnerships.
Our Vision
The National Guard Association of Texas shall be the premier military association for Texas.
Our Guiding Principles
* Be innovative, agile, and flexible, so that it can meet the expectations and diverse needs of our members.
* Create Strategic Alliances joint ventures through partnerships, to maximize the resources and opportunities available to our members.
* Embed continuous improvements in the planning and execution of our programs, activities and decision-making processes.
* Inspire individuals and communities for public benefit, and conduct activities with transparency, integrity and accountability.
Support
Create programs and benefits for our members and families that improve their value of life.
Engage
Address issues that affect the quality of life for Texas Military Forces service members by engaging state and national constituents.
Responsibility
Put Texas Military Forces service members and families first, through open engagements and feedback to determine their needs.
Visionary
Plan for the future growth of NGAT by establishing long and near term goals to create a relevant and recognized Association.
Inspire
Promote the good works of the Association to inspire members to take an active role in NGAT through a sincere desire to serve on the Board or as a committee member.
Commitment
Invest our efforts and attention toward members of the Texas Military Forces and their families by making them our number one focus in everything we do.
Excellence
Maintain high standards and professionalism that strengthen the overall appeal and prestige of the Association both internally and externally.
Corporate Members/Sponsors
Become a Corporate Member. TOGETHER we can make a DIFFERENCE.
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