2026 EAANG State Conference | Enlisted Association of the Arkansas National Guard

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Enlisted Airmen, Soldiers, Retirees, Families, and Partners of the Arkansas National Guard — gather for a weekend of Professional Development, Recognition, Networking, and Fellowship.

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Members, retirees, and families — register to attend conference sessions, professional development, and the annual banquet.

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Partner Registration

Businesses and organizations — secure your expo table and partner recognition at the 2026 conference.

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Weekend Overview

What to Expect

Three days of leadership, recognition, and fellowship.

Professional Development & Expo

Friday

ANG CC Senior Enlisted Meeting, Jr NCO & Enlisted Professional Development, JLDP sessions.

Dress: Duty Uniform or Business Casual

Saturday

Business meeting, Partner Expo, legislative update, elections, and partner spotlights.

Dress: Class A/B or Business Casual

Gangster Themed Welcome Night

Friday Evening

Partner Appreciation reception followed by a roaring 1920s Gangster themed Conference Social.

Dress: Casual or 20’s Style Gangster Cosplay

Awards Banquet & Military Ball

Saturday Evening

President’s Reception at 5:30 PM followed by the Annual Awards Banquet — dinner, awards, and keynote.

Dress: Military Dress, Semi-Formal, or Formal

Schedule at a Glance

Conference Agenda

April 24–26 · Hot Springs Convention Center & Embassy Suites

Time	Type	Event	Location
0900–1000		Registration & Check-In	ES Lobby
1000–1015	JLDP	JLDP Orientation TAG welcome, purpose & expectations	ES Fordyce
1015–1130	JLDP	Block I: Leadership Foundations State Partnership Program Discussion	ES Fordyce
1130–1215		JLDP Lunch Sponsored by Chiefs Council	ES Fordyce
1215–1330	JLDP	Block II: Guard Support Network EAANG, EANGUS, NGAA, ANGF & APEX overview	ES Fordyce
1345–1545	JLDP	Block III: Career & Professional Growth AI module — Ms. Katlynn Cross (Walmart) & TSgt Davidson	ES Fordyce
1800–1900	Social	Partner Appreciation Invite-only · Dress: 20’s Gangster or Casual	~~420 Eats~~ Moved indoors at Embassy Suites – Fordyce Room
1900–2200	Social	Conference Social — Gangster Night Optional 1920s theme · Dress: 20’s Gangster or Casual	~~420 Eats~~ Moved indoors at Embassy Suites – Fordyce Room

Time	Type	Event	Location
0730–0800		Doors Open / Networking Coffee Partner setup	HSCC Horner Hall
0800–0900	Expo	Vendor Expo Open	HSCC Horner Hall
0900–0945	Main	Conference Welcome & Opening Comments Remarks from President, Mayor, TAG & SEL	HSCC Horner Hall
0945–1015	Expo	Vendor Introductions 1 minute each	HSCC Horner Hall
1015–1115	Main	Town Hall — Senior Enlisted Panel Q&A	HSCC Horner Hall
1130–1230	Main	Legislative Update EANGUS white papers — Ashley Brodnax, Chris Hutson, Louis Jackson	HSCC Horner Hall
1230–1330		Professional Development Lunch	HSCC Room 102
1330–1435	Main	Partner Remarks / Business Session NGAA · SSLI · ANGF · APEX · Reports, bylaws & legislative matters	HSCC Horner Hall
1435–1545	Main	Candidate Statements, Voting & Swearing In Executive Board elections	HSCC Horner Hall
1730–1800	Social	President’s Reception Dress: Military Dress / Formal / Semi-Formal	HSCC Horner Hall
1800–2100	Social	Awards Banquet & Military Ball Dinner · Awards · Keynote · Fellowship · Dress: Military Dress / Formal / Semi-Formal	HSCC Horner Hall

Time	Event	Location
0800–0900	Coffee & After-Action Review Optional	ES Majestic
0900–1130	Board Training Roles, planning & 90-day action plan · Past Presidents & SELs	ES Majestic
1130–1200	Closeout & Depart	ES Majestic

Friday Day

Duty Uniform or Business Casual

Friday Evening

20’s Gangster Cosplay or Casual

Saturday Day

Class A/B or Business Casual

Saturday Evening

Military Dress, Formal, or Semi-Formal

Sunday

Casual