by John Harris | Dec 31, 2015 | National, National Guard
Gen. Frank J. Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, released the following holiday message on Christmas Day: My Fellow Guardsmen, As we celebrate this holiday season and draw 2015 to a close, I extend my warmest greetings, deep gratitude and best wishes to...
by John Harris | Dec 30, 2015 | Benefits, Legislative
ROLL CALL WRAP-UP TALKING POINTS Every month, EANGUS creates a Roll Call Wrap-Up that lists several talking points that Unit Leaders can use to explain what EANGUS and their State Associations are doing on the Service Member’s behalf. These talking points, used...
by John Harris | Dec 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
TRICARE Reserve Select is: A premium-based plan Available worldwide For qualified Selected Reserve members and their families If purchased, TRICARE Reserve Select meets or exceeds the requirements for minimum essential coverageThe Affordable Care Act requires you to...
by John Harris | Dec 26, 2015 | Education, Legislative, National
The 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law by President Obama on November 25, 2015. There are many education and GI Bill changes in the new law, we will cover a few of the major changes here. The Reserve Educational Assistance Program...
by John Harris | Dec 26, 2015 | Legislative, National, Veterans
House of Representatives Now Has to Act The Senate voted unanimously to pass legislation to help protect the homes of members of the armed forces from foreclosure. The bill would extend through 2017 a provision that safeguards active duty servicemembers against losing...
by John Harris | Dec 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
From the Defense Travel Management Office: The Department of Defense has released the 2016 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 3.4 percent when the new rates take effect on January 1, 2016. An estimated $21...
by John Harris | Dec 23, 2015 | National, News
A New York Air National Guard member was one of six American service members killed Monday in a suicide attack in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Joe Lemm, 45, a New York City police detective, is the only victim of the attack identified as of this morning. A second New York...
by | Dec 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
State Associations: Please see attached letter of support for professional organizations signed by GEN Frank Grass. If you have specific questions regarding the letter, please contact the office of the SEA. MITCHELL O. BRUSH, CMSgt, USAF Senior Enlisted Advisor...
by | Dec 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
EANGUS, NGAUS, ROA: Guard, Reserve Have Unique Health-Care Challenges WASHINGTON (Dec. 3, 2015) — A representative for three military associations that give voice to 1.1 million National Guardsmen and Reservists told a House panel this morning that military...
by | Dec 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
On Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 10:30 AM ET, Scott Bousum, EANGUS Legislative Director will testify before the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee during the “Stakeholder Perspectives on Military Healthcare” hearing....
by | Nov 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
On Thursday, December 3, 2015, EANGUS will testify before the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee during the “Stakeholder Perspectives on Military Healthcare” hearing. A link for EANGUS members to follow the hearing online will...
by | Nov 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Nominations for the 2016 Military Child of the Year® are being accepted online at www.militarychildoftheyear.org through Dec. 11. Awardees will be recognized in April 2016. This award is presented to an outstanding child from each branch of service – Army, Navy, Air...
by John Harris | Nov 5, 2015 | Legislative
See what patriotic businesses are extending discounts November 04, 2015 This Veterans Day, patriotic businesses across the country are honoring our veterans with discounts. The list below only includes businesses that contacted the VFW directly regarding their...
by John Harris | Nov 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Forty-seven senators from both sides of the aisle have reminded the National Commission on the Future of the Army of the important role played by the reserve components and want commissioners to consider that role as they prepare their report for Congress and the...
by | Oct 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
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by | Oct 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
This survey being conducted so our National Military Leaders can be informed on your thoughts and concerns regarding the developing discussion around more training days for the Reserve Components and the future in general of the US Armed Forces. The National Guard...
by John Harris | Oct 29, 2015 | Legislative, National
Read all way to the bottom….. Calendar No. 267 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1203 [Report No. 114–153] To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processing by the Department of Veterans Affairs of claims for benefits under laws administered by the...
by John Harris | Oct 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Defense Department’s decision to place a for-profit university on probation has drawn fire from three Republican senators, who think the Pentagon acted unfairly when it restricted the school’s access to bases and prevented new students from enrolling...
by John Harris | Oct 13, 2015 | Benefits, Legislative, National, Politics
The 2016 National Defense Authorization Act passed by Congress last week will not reach the president’s desk until next week. President Barack Obama has said he will veto the bill because it bypasses caps on military spending. But the bill has not yet been...
by John Harris | Sep 23, 2015 | Legislative
Spc. Alek Skarlatos, an infantryman with the Oregon Army National Guard, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal last week at the Pentagon for his actions last month in subduing a gunman on a European train traveling from Amsterdam to Paris. His childhood friend, Airman...
