National Guard Association of North Dakota

09/26/2026

National Guard Association of the United States - NGAUS

The Hooligans are once again recognized as the best of the best! The 119th Wing was honored with multiple awards by the National Guard Association of the U.S. The Hooligans were awarded the Spaatz Trophy, presented to the top overall flying unit in the Air National Guard. They also earned the Winston P. Wilson Trophy for the top flying unit equipped with fighter or reconnaissance aircraft. The Hooligans also took home the William W. Spruance Safety Award and the John J. Pesch Flight Safety Award, recognizing the Wing's dedication to safety. Congratulations to all Hooligans, past and present, for our culture of excellence!

09/02/2026

CW2 Eric Blumhagen was recognized at the 148th NGAUS Conference with the Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers. This award was established to annually recognize the achievements and dedicated service of Army National Guard Warrant Officers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, technical skills, and professionalism in their services to country and community. Congratulations CW2 Blumhagen!

08/30/2026

100% membership recognition at the 148th NGAUS Conference, 6 years in a row. Thank you to all of our ND members!

08/28/2026

Summer is winding down, but the weather is still great for a round! Don't forget to sign up for the yearly golf scramble, the date is quickly approaching.🏌‍♂️⛳️

07/08/2026

Mark your calendars, the yearly Golf Tournament is back! Friday September 25th, meet us out in Bismarck for the Hawktree Scramble. See registration information listed here, and we will see you on the green.

06/30/2026

06/11/2026

Position Announcement: NGAND Executive Director

1099 Independent Contractor paid quarterly, must be a member in good standing of the National Guard Association of North Dakota and the National Guard Association of the United States.

03/07/2026

The Roughrider Award - Our Highest Honor

Presented to an individual who has given back to not only their respective association but has put in the time and effort to better both organizations, therefore impacting the lives of Guardsmen, both Officers and Enlisted.

Lt Col (Ret) Brent Ehrichs, 2025 Roughrider Award

For Nearly a decade, Lt Col Brent Ehrichs served as the Executive Director for the National Guard Association of North Dakota prior to turning over his duties in 2012. During his tenure, Lt Col Ehrichs was instrumental in advocating for all North Dakota National Guard Soldiers, Airmen, and Retirees. For his dedication to both the National Guard Association of North Dakota and the National Guard Association of the United States, Brent was awarded the Meritorious Service Award in 2011. Brent passed away May 18, 2023, but will always be remembered for his contributions to both the North Dakota Air National Guard and the National Guard Association of North Dakota.

Thank you to Lt Col (Ret) Brent Ehrichs' wife, Renai and son Matt for accepting this award on his behalf.

03/02/2026

The Roughrider Award - Our Highest Honor

Presented to an individual who has given back to not only their respective association but has put in the time and effort to better both organizations, therefore impacting the lives of Guardsmen, both Officers and Enlisted.

Congratulations to CSM (Ret) Eric Binstock for taking home The Roughrider Award (2024).

Enlisting in the North Dakota Army national Guard in 1991, CSM Binstock was initially assigned to the 816th Engineer Support Company in Mott, ND. He served in several leadership positions prior to his promotion to Command Sergeant Major. In 2003, he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2022, CSM Binstock was selected as the North Dakota State Command Sergeant Major. As the principal policy advisor for all joint-enlisted, CSM Binstock advocated for key initiatives supporting Soldiers and Airmen. He has been a long-time member and supporter of both NDNGEA and NGAND.

02/26/2026

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Haugen was honored with a Quilt of Valor by Red River Quilts of Valor at the North Dakota Roughrider Association Annual Conference on February 20 in Fargo. Based out of Wahpeton and consisting of 13 volunteers, Red River Quilts of Honor creates custom quilts for nominated Veterans. We will be posting more information on how to nominate a Veteran on our website soon. Congrats to General Haugen.