NGAND – National Guard Association of North Dakota

National Guard Association
of North Dakota

We are a professional association of Soldiers and Airmen of the North Dakota Army and Air National Guard (current and retired). We are your friends and neighbors serving North Dakota and the United States of America.

Our purpose: To educate, advocate and promote the well-being of our state and nation. Now and forever – We are the Guard!

2026 Roughrider Conference

Join us for the 2026 Roughrider Conference, February 19–20 at Brewhalla in Fargo—packed with a dynamic agenda, an inspiring keynote, and essential CODEL insights!

Roughrider Society Scholarship

The North Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association and National Guard Association of North Dakota have established a Roughrider Society Scholarship Program.

Deadline to apply is 31 January 2026

2026 Annual Membership Drive

2026 Membership Drive – January through December 2026

Renew your membership or join our member-based organization made up of active and retired Army and Air National Guard Members. Membership incentives remain in place for the remainder of the calendar year – click for more details.

Officer of the Year Nominations

Closeout for Nominations is 31 January 2026.

Now accepting Nominations for Officer of the Year – Calendar Year 2025. Categories include Field Grade Officer, Company Grade Officer and Warrant Officer. The award period covers January 1 – December 31, 2025. Submit your nominations today!

NGAUS Membership Opportunities

NGAUS Individual Memberships – With your membership, NGAUS is better able to make the case in Congress for a strong, well-equipped and well-trained National Guard in more than 3,000 communities around the country. Joining NGAUS means ensuring America’s defense.

NGAUS Free Complimentary Memberships for New Officers – FREE one-time complimentary annual membership for new members of NGAUS. Valid for the remainder of this year and all of the next year as well.

Team North Dakota represents at the 147th NGAUS Conference

The North Dakota delegation had a strong showing at the NGAUS Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from August 22-25, 2025. We look forward to next year’s event to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana from 28-31 August 2026, and hope to see you there!

NGAND reaches 100% Membership Status for 2025

The National Guard Association of North Dakota reaches a record 102% Membership for 2025 and Top 5 in the nation! Thank you for your continued support. The 2026 Membership Drive will start on January 1, 2026.

SUPPORT YOUR SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN WITH AN ANNUAL OR LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP

Your professional association draws its strength from a united membership. As a joint voice to the North Dakota legislative delegation in the US Congress; NGAND is best positioned to advocate for improved Guard member benefits. Annual and Life memberships are available to all active, separated and retired commissioned and warrant officers of the National Guard.

Become a Member ↗

Renew your membership or join our member-based organization made up of active and retired Army and Air National Guard members.

Corporate Partnerships ↗

Partner with the NGAND to support our soldiers and airmen and help maintain the security of our state. We invite any company, firm, organization or corporation to apply for membership in our Roughrider Society.

NGAND/NGAUS Money 101 ↗

What happens to the money after you pay your dues?

2025 Corporate Sponsors

The NGAND/NDNGEA wish to say “Thank You” to our 2025 Conference Sponsors and Roughrider Association Members.

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Partner with us!

Our over 5,000 members are great customers! We come from every corner of North Dakota and from the surrounding states. We come from every walk of life, including many business owners, civic leaders, volunteer firefighters and first responders . . .

Partnering with the Roughrider Association will enable you to:

Showcase your organization’s contribution to our National Defense
Meet Congressional, State Government, and National Guard leaders
Engage with product end-users, purchasing agents, and prospective college students
Highlight your organization as a sponsor at North Dakota’s premier National Guard event