NGASD: An organization built by you FOR you
NGASD is an organization of commissioned and warrant officers of the South Dakota National Guard committed to improving the lives and careers of Soldiers, Airmen, and their families. Each member, both active and retired, brings substantial value to our organization’s mission, and we are honored to serve our communities, state, and nation both now and into the future.
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Additional Scholarships have been announced!
Our association was made aware of two more scholarships available to the Soldiers and Airmen of the South Dakota National Guard, and we wanted to make sure you knew about them! USAA Guardian Scholarship FundAdministered by the National Guard Educational Foundation The Van Hipp Heroes ScholarshipAdministered by the National Guard Educational Foundation If you have...
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NGASD 2026 Midwinter Meeting
On behalf of NGASD president Steve Nelson, we announce that the NGASD Midwinter Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 5th 2026 at 2:00 PM. Location will the the traditional meeting area at the National Guard Museum in Pierre, SD (301 East Dakota Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501). We would like to invite all current, past, and potential...
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April 1 - 1, 2025
SD Association Scholarship Program Announced!
The 2025 Scholarship program for both NGASD and SDNGEA have been announced! Suspense for submissions is 01 April 2025 and submissions must be postmarked no later than that date to the following: Benjamin Laabs1030 3rd Street SouthwestHuron, SD 57350 Minimum QualificationsTo be considered for this award, an applicant must be:(Corning / Mallow): A current/retired member...
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Additional Scholarships have been announced!
Our association was made aware of two more scholarships available to the Soldiers and Airmen of the South Dakota National Guard, and we wanted to make sure you knew about them! USAA Guardian Scholarship FundAdministered by the National Guard Educational Foundation The Van Hipp Heroes ScholarshipAdministered by the National Guard Educational Foundation If you have...
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April 10 - 12, 2025
*SAVE THE DATE* 71st Annual NGASD Conference (16-18 April 2026 – Spearfish, SD)
On behalf of NGASD President Steve Nelson, we are encouraging you to save the date for our annual state conference in Spearfish, SD. Our hosts, the 109th Engineer Battalion, are back from their Southern Border deployment and are getting into the planning of their inaugural conference! More information to follow in the coming months, but...
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April 1 - 1, 2025
SD Association Scholarship Program Announced!
The 2025 Scholarship program for both NGASD and SDNGEA have been announced! Suspense for submissions is 01 April 2025 and submissions must be postmarked no later than that date to the following: Benjamin Laabs1030 3rd Street SouthwestHuron, SD 57350 Minimum QualificationsTo be considered for this award, an applicant must be:(Corning / Mallow): A current/retired member...
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