IN THE NEWS
Updates from the 2023 NGAUS Conference



REPRESENTATIVE HARRY GARCIA AWARDED THE CHARLES DICK MEDAL OF MERIT
August 19, 2023
The Charles Dick Medal of Merit was established in 1988 and is designed to recognize the contributions to the National Guard by elected representatives to legislative bodies at the state and national levels.
1LT JACKLYN JABLONSKI (ARMY) AWARDED THE THEODORE ROOSEVELT LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR COMPANY GRADE OFFICERS
August 19, 2023
This award was established to annually recognize the achievements and dedicated service of Army and Air National Guard junior officers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and professionalism in their services to country and community. This award was first presented in 2006.
2Lt Kathleen Kent is our award winner for the Air side.
LT COL (R) ANDREW SANCHEZ AWARDED THE MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
August 19, 2023
NGAUS created the Meritorious Service Award in 1972 based upon a perceived need for an additional Association award that would specifically recognize individuals for significant contributions to the United States Government, the Armed Forces of the United States or NGAUS.
LEGISLATION
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NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF NEW MEXICO AT A GLANCE
Here at National Guard Association of New Mexico, we know that sometimes all it takes to change the world is a little support. Since our founding in 2000, we have been determined to make an impact. The core of our efforts is to bring our team’s fresh ideas and passion to the range of activities we’re involved in. Through all of our endeavors we hope to display the conviction behind our beliefs.