ADJUTANTS GENERAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES
🡦 Committed to Community, State, and Nation.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF AGAUS
On behalf of the fifty-four Adjutants General of the sovereign states, territories, and the District of Columbia, welcome to the Adjutants General Association of the United States (AGAUS) website. The AGAUS represents the senior leadership of the Army and Air National Guard of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
The National Guard has provided this country's Homeland Defense for over 380 years; we have been a part of every war the nation has fought, and we are always at the forefront during state emergencies and disasters. We are dedicated to continuing this great tradition by emphasizing the "Citizen Soldier" and the duties and responsibilities of caring for our state and nation. Again, welcome to our site and the Adjutants General Association.
Maj. Gen. Daryl L. Bohac
President, Adjutants General Association of the United StatesState of Nebraska
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts signs an expedited request for federal disaster assistance in the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency's (NEMA) Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Photo by Staff Sgt. Koan Nissen, Nebraska National Guard.
STATE REPRESENTATION
- 🡦 The National Guard represents:
- The 11th largest Army in the World,
- The 5th largest Air Force,
- 38% of the total U.S. Military Force Structure, and
- Over 458,000 personnel serving in 3,600 communities throughout the country.
ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES
🡦 Gather to maintain focus on key issues, shared priorities, and legislative and committee actions.
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🡦 Represent the senior leadership of the sovereign states, territories, and the District of Columbia.
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🡦 Emphasis and protect the homeland through readiness, training, and civil support actions.
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🡦 Stand ready to assist the Governors in support of emergency operations and disaster response.
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🡦 Collaborate on unique and emerging requirements for community support and services.
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🡦 Lead in the military execution of locational cyber defense, security, and recovery measures.
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🡦 Always ready to react to state and national disasters throughout the United States and abroad.
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🡦 Committed to a strong relationship through the State Partnership Program (SPP).
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🡦 Ready to deploy and defend our nation throughout the globe whenever the national calls.
The Adjutants General Association of the United States continues to advance our priorities in partnership with the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) and the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS). We reside together in Washington, D.C. to engage our elected officials and to support the National Governors Association (NGA).
Our priorities are inherent within all our members, addressing the most pressing issues for the National Guard as well as the Soldiers, Airmen, and Warriors within its ranks. In support of our Governors, we meet every challenge and cross any barrier needed to care for our people and stand "Committed to our Community, State, and Nation".
