The Indiana National Guard Alumni Association sustains the legacy of INNG veterans, fosters a community of shared interests to support all veterans and families while enriching our communities. The involvement and connection provided strengthens the bond between past and present service members while celebrating our proud service to the Indiana National Guard.
Am I eligible?
You can become a member if you honorably served in the Indiana Army National Guard or Indiana Air National Guard. If you have questions about your eligibility to join, please contact us.
Indiana National Guard DEERS - ID Cards
Find your closest open DEERS location and contact information on our easy-to-use interactive map. Checklists and other information on the site makes it easy to get ready for your appointment before you go.
U.S . Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans, families and caregivers can sign up for a VA account to get help applying for benefits.
Veterans Canteen Service (VCS)
VCS - Patriot Store Direct offers high-quality, name-brand products at discounted pricing exclusively for veterans, their families and caregivers.
Veteran Service Officers (VSOs)
Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) are trained to help you navigate the VA system to file claims for disability and other services.
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA)
IDVA provides information on benefits and resources such as property tax deductions and reduced hunting and fishing licenses.
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
DFAS provides retired military and annuitants with valuable information on all aspects of military retirement, including disability entitlement, survivor and beneficiaries and former spouses.
Gray Area Retirees
You served in the Army or Air Guard but retired prior to age 60. Access the information you need to know as a “Gray Area Retiree.”
Stay Informed About Benefit Changes
The DFAS newsletter keeps you informed of changes in benefits available to military retirees.
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
DFAS myPay online account management also includes information about how to protect yourself online against scammers and other threats.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
If you retired as a civil technician, access OPM Services Online for federal retirees and families.
Disclaimer: This information has been provided solely for the benefit of Guardsmen. The presence of external hyperlinks, as the resulting linked content, which is outside the Indiana National Guard's editorial control and includes information, hyperlinks and images, does not constitute an endorsement by the Indiana National Guard, Adjutant General's Office or Military Department of Indiana.
Please see the following exhibitor's list from the 2026 Alumni Reunion:
We want your input!
We surveyed participants at this year's Alumni Association Reunion, and received some great feedback on our program. Now we'd like to know what YOU think. If you missed the opportunity to fill out a survey, you can still do so at the link below. Tell us what you think about the INNG Alumni Association, and what we can do to make your experience better!
Take the Alumni Association Survey
Top Responses from 2026 Alumni Association Reunion Participants
1. Almost half of respondents reported feeling more connected to the Indiana National Guard, and around 40% reported feeling about the same level of connection.
2. Most respondents said they were very or somewhat likely to recommend a fellow veteran join the Alumni Association. Nearly 70% of respondents were in the "very likely" category.
3. While around 28% felt the Alumni Association was better than other veteran organizations, almost half of respondents reported it compared about the same.
4. Some respondents reported confusion over the process of joining, not realizing that signing up for the monthly Hoosier Guard Gazette automatically added them to the membership list.
5. In response to "What did you like about the March 7, 2026 Reunion, the most popular answers were "fellowship," "food," and "briefing by TAG," Adjutant General, Larry Muennich.
6. Respondents overwhelmingly reported feeling that the Alumni Association does a great job with communication, specifically with timely event notices, detailed updates and memorial announcements.
7. Several responses included suggestions about interacting or collaborating with other veterans organizations, including inviting representatives to the Alumni Association Reunion, collaborating with local chapters on home-improvement projects and other volunteer opportunities like helping catalog historical records, and live-streaming events for veterans who can't attend in-person.
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