The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sergeant Major (Retired) Frank Yoakum as the Interim Executive Director.
Sergeant Major Yoakum has dedicated a lifetime of service to the nation, serving over 31 years in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard before retiring in 2006. He has been affiliated with EANGUS for the past 22 years in various paid and volunteer capacities and is a Life Member of both EANGUS and the Wyoming National Guard Association.
As Interim Executive Director, Yoakum’s primary focus will be to lead the upcoming 2025 Presidents & Legislative Workshops, hosted by the EANGUS National Office in late February. His leadership will ensure a successful event and advance EANGUS’s ongoing advocacy efforts for the National Guard community.
EANGUS would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to Bryan Birch for his tremendous service as the Interim Executive Director. Bryan and our entire National Office Staff have performed admirably, taking on additional responsibilities, sacrificing personal time, and ensuring that the operations of EANGUS and our service to the State Associations were not only maintained but improved. We appreciate their dedication and hard work during this period of transition.
Please join us in welcoming Frank Yoakum back into this leadership role and in thanking Bryan Birch for his outstanding service. We look forward to continuing our mission of supporting and advocating for National Guard members and their families.
For any questions or further information, please contact the EANGUS National Office.
