by | Jan 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
New Patriot Fall/Winter 2016 Edition For those who chose to OPT IN, your copy is in the mail! If you would like to receive a copy of the magazine, please OPT IN by updating your EANGUS profile online, or email editor@eangus.org We hope you enjoy the conference &...
by | Jan 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
From Executive Director SGM Frank Yoakum (ret) ...
by | Dec 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
As we bring another productive year to a close, EANGUS wishes you and your family a very, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to 2017 when we will call the National Guard Memorial Building at 1 Massachusetts Ave in Washington, D.C., our home. ...
by | Dec 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
We are CLOSE!! We have a solid offer in the sale of our Alexandria Virginia building—home to EANGUS for the last 14 years, and it should close on Friday December 30th if all goes according to plan. In anticipation of that event, we will be moving our office items into...
by | Dec 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
This week, the EANGUS National Office partnered with Senator Boozman (R-AR)—and a previous recipient of the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Eagle Award—in announcing the Senate passing H.R. 6416,The Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits...
by | Dec 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Early Saturday, December 10, President Obama signed a Continuing Resolution to fund the Federal Government through April 28. The President’s signature came just hours after fierce debate in the Senate before the legislation narrowly passed with a vote of 63-36....
by | Dec 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
December 8, 2016, PHOENIX – Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) and the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) today announced a partnership to support men and women of the Army and Air National Guard by providing a unique...
by | Dec 6, 2016 | Legislative, Legislative
Update: House-passed NDAA The conference report on the National Defense Authorization Act for 2017 is published and on its way to becoming law. The House of Representatives approved it on Friday, December 2nd, passing the annual defense policy measure...
by | Nov 30, 2016 | Legislative, Legislative, Roll Call
Drill Weekend Talking Points for December 2016 Overview and Analysis of S. 2943 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Conference Report Summary S. 2943 Conference Report (full report) Conference Committee’s Joint Explanatory Statement EANGUS...
by | Nov 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season when many people focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Please consider generously donating to...
by | Nov 4, 2016 | Legislative, Legislative, Roll Call
Drill Weekend Talking Points for November 2016 Congressional Update The 114th Congress has precious few days following the November 8 elections to pass any meaningful legislation. The Senate and House must agree on a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the...
by Frank Yoakum | Oct 17, 2016 | Legislative, National Guard, Politics, Technician
There has been some talk over the past several months about conversion. No, we are not talking about religion—we are talking about the Guard’s technician program. Section 1053 of the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (Public Law 114-92), requires the SECDEF to...
by Frank Yoakum | Oct 17, 2016 | Politics
On Thursday, October 13th, EANGUS Executive Director Frank Yoakum and Legislative Director Scott Bousum, together with members of The Military Coalition, attended a meeting with Clinton for America and Donald Trump campaign officials and advisors in Alexandria,...
by Bryan Birch | Oct 17, 2016 | Education
Dylan Raymond – Military Recruitment Lead is in search for 3 student veteran candidates interested in the Houston, TX area, with logistics experience obtaining their Bachelors degree fall 2016/spring 2017 or within the past 3 years to fill 3 fulltime roles....
by | Oct 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
at Capitol Skyline Hotel 10 I Street SW Washington, DC 20024 Agenda: Sunday, 5 Feb – Travel day/Super Bowl Party Ice Breaker Monday, 6 Feb – Legislative Workshop/Evening Social Tuesday, 7 Feb – Legislative Workshop/Congressional Legislative Reception Wednesday, 8 Feb...
by | Sep 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
EANGUS Drill Weekend Talking Points: October 2016 Continuing Resolution In typical fashion, members punted until the final hours and created some unnecessary drama. However, the Continuing Resolution (CR) passed the House and Senate and the Federal Government will be...
by | Sep 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
CONTINUING RESOLUTION Since returning from August Recess, there were several issues delaying a final agreement: Funding Planned Parenthood clinics in Puerto Rico as part the fight against Zika Temporarily exempting pesticide spraying needed to control mosquitoes from...
by STEPHEN BURRIS | Sep 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Follow this LINK for YOUR chance to win one of 15 — $500.00 Sportsman’s Warehouse gift cards that can be used in a store or online. All proceeds will be used to support the 2017 EANGUS National Conference in Reno, Nevada....
by jharris.msy@gmail.com | Sep 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Department of Education will be holding informational webinars regarding the ITT closure and the way forward. Effective Sep 6, 2016, ITT Technical Institute has discontinued operations at ALL campuses. What does this mean for your GI Bill benefits? This means you...
by jharris.msy@gmail.com | Aug 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
GET THE EANGUS APP. This will provide you with the latest information as things change. The EANGUS Conference is not being cancelled, and due to an outpouring of support from the State Associations, National Guard volunteers are coming to Louisiana to roll up...
