About the National Guard Association of Connecticut (NGACT)

The National Guard Association of Connecticut (NGACT) was founded in 1994 as a combined officer and enlisted organization for the purpose of representing active and retired members of the Connecticut Army and Air National Guard.

The NGACT was originally organized as a non-profit organization designed to serve as the collective voice of all Guard officer and enlisted personnel. NGACT is a (501 c19) non-profit. Your contributions are fully tax deductible.

Together, members share in the pride, patriotism, and vigilance that keep America strong, accomplishing together what no person could accomplish alone providing a united voice helping to keep the Connecticut Army and Air National Guard ready and equipped to defend our freedom.

NGACT provides a means to express the wishes of its many members. In the past it has proven its value through improved benefits, modern facilities, and better equipment.

Moreover, NGACT offers individual and family benefits otherwise not available; Group Insurance for members and families, annual NGACT Conference, quarterly newsletter; and support services including Scholarships, co-sponsor of National Guard events and support of Send Off and Welcome Home Celebrations.

NGACT was also an active supporter of the fight to save jobs at Bradley Air National Guard Base during the BRAC process.

Why NGACT? Because National Guard members want and need representation. Because we’re in the business to respond to the needs of the Citizen-Soldier. Because, as volunteers, Connecticut Army and Air National Guardsmen deserve the best benefits, training, facilities, and state of the art equipment.

NGACT Executive Board

President:	Dawn Dennis (term expires 3/12)
Vice-President Enlisted:	Dan Reilly (term expires 3/12)
Vice-President Officer:	Elizabeth Turner (term expires 3/12)
Secretary:	Tammy Foular (term expires 3/12)
Treasurer:	Dave Fesco (term expires 3/12)
Executive Director ARNG Officer ARNG Enlisted	Larry Fitzgerald Christopher Strong (term expires 3/13) Dennis Oparowski (term expires 3/13)
ANG Officer ANG Enlisted ANG At- Large	Bill Neri ( term expires 3/13) Justin Toro (term expires 3/13) Jason Mcqueeney (term expires 3/12)
ANG At- Large	Claire Potier (term expires 3/12)
ARNG At- Large	Sonja Smilinch (term expires 3/12)
ARNG At - Large Retiree ARNG Retiree ANG ARNG Junior Enlisted ANG Junior Enlisted	Bob Nugent (term expires 3/12) Dan McHale (term expires 3/13) Frank Alvarado (term expires 3/13) Brian Zamudio(term expires 3/13) David Rivera (term expires 3/13)