The National Guard Association of Kentucky (NGAKY) is the professional organization of current and retired officers of the Kentucky National Guard. It is affiliated with the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS), the nation’s oldest military association. A volunteer, non-profit, non-partisan association, NGAKY’s primary mission is to advocate the interests of our current and retired Soldiers and Airmen, as well as families and employers, ensuring the Kentucky National Guard has sufficient resources and budget to carry out its mission, as well as modern equipment, training and personnel benefits. NGAKY achieves its mission through its lobbying and legislative activities.