by jharris.msy@gmail.com | Sep 23, 2015 | Legislative, National
The National Commission on the Future of the Army will soon focus on the issue of where to put the Army’s AH-64 Apache helicopters and one commissioner hopes it will find a “blended capability” solution, according to a report this week by Inside...
by jharris.msy@gmail.com | Sep 18, 2015 | Legislative
Over 400,000 military households’ DEERS records do not have all their families’ social security numbers. If they don’t add them before January they could owe fines through the IRS due to requirements in the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare.) DEERS say they are missing...
by jharris.msy@gmail.com | Sep 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
From the Tricare Website: http://www.tricare.mil/rxnewrules090115 Starting October 1, 2015, a new law requires all TRICARE beneficiaries, except active duty service members, to get select brand name maintenance drugs through either TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or...
by jharris.msy@gmail.com | Aug 28, 2015 | Legislative
Here are several ancillary Department of Veterans Affairs 2015 programs some veterans may not be aware of: (1) Aid and Attendance (www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp ) — veterans may be eligible to receive money to cover the cost of nursing...
by jharris.msy@gmail.com | Aug 28, 2015 | Legislative
A Time to Save membership is FREE. TimeToSave.Com is a Corporate Partner of EANGUS Use Promo Code RFG2015 before the middle of October and receive $10.00 in your new account. Create an Account by clicking here or view their flyer. No catch, no strings….just...
by jharris.msy@gmail.com | Aug 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
EANGUS will publish monthly talking points that you can pass out to your unit leadership that will help them explain what EANGUS does and how their membership in your State Association and EANGUS matters to the National Guard. They can be found...
by jharris.msy@gmail.com | Jul 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
EANGUS will be on this call 2:30PM EDT TODAY: White House Outreach Call on Military Lending Act WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Tuesday, July 21, at 2:30PM EDT, Administration Officials will host an outreach call to further discuss the President’s announcement that the...
by jharris.msy@gmail.com | Jul 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Congressional leaders say it’s likely the House and Senate will not pass a budget before the end of the fiscal year. Instead, Congress is headed towards a continuing resolution to keep spending at current levels at the start of fiscal 2016. “I don’t...
by jharris.msy@gmail.com | Jul 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
EANGUS has partnered with LifeLock to offer 10% off their regular rates. Click here for details. Army Guardsmen’s personal information was inadvertently compromised when a contract employee transferred files to a data center that is not accredited by the...
by jharris.msy@gmail.com | Jul 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Congress easily passed last week legislation to create an identification card for all honorably discharged service members. Supporters say the bill, now awaiting the signature of the president, will allow veterans to quickly prove their honorable service if they are...
by STEPHEN BURRIS | Jul 12, 2015 | Benefits, Local Information
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by jharris.msy@gmail.com | Jul 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
The July Roll Call Wrap Up contains talking points that you can use to explain to your Soldiers and Airmen the importance of belonging to Professional Associations and exactly what EANGUS is doing on behalf of the National Guard. If it is not important to the Sr...
by | Jul 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
EANGUS signs coalition letter in time for the House and Senate conferees to consider the FY16 NDAA. In addition to supporting RC retirement annuity, the coalition letter addresses support for the House-passed NDAA retirement provisions. Excerpts: Congress must ensure...
by | Jul 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
Army plans to cut 40,000 troops (By Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today) The Army plans to cut 40,000 soldiers from its ranks over the next two years, a reduction that will affect virtually all its domestic and foreign posts, the service asserts in a document obtained by USA...
by Jefferson Jensen | Apr 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
The process to obtain your free car registration as a member of the Alaska National Guard has been simplified. You need to provide the following documentation to your local DMV office: 1. DMV Form 875 that has been updated (it no longer requires an officers signature)...
by STEPHEN BURRIS | Mar 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
Come out and join us for our Joint Ball. Details can be found HERE!!...
by STEPHEN BURRIS | Feb 16, 2015 | Benefits
Get your copy of the 2014-2015 The National Guard Almanac and Education Guide...
by STEPHEN BURRIS | Feb 16, 2015 | Benefits
NGAUS is compiling a survey to create a brief for General Grass and other leaders. They are requesting the enlisted perspective as well and would like for as many folks as possible to provide their input. Please go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2JHWSW6 and...
by Christopher Gragg | Feb 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Good afternoon, I am a member of the Alaska Air National Guard here at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson of the 176th Wing and I just want to say thank you for all of the hard work you have put in to give us Guard members that benefits we enjoy. We truly enjoy the free...
by Christopher Gragg | Feb 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
ANGEA is currently in Washington DC addressing concerns with legislators....