by Mark Wasserbauer | Feb 7, 2019 | Benefits, National Guard
If you’re a National Guard or Reserve member, you may be eligible for VA benefits. Members performing active-duty under Title 10 or full-time National Guard duty under Title 32 should look into eligibility. Benefits may include education, home loan, disability...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Feb 7, 2019 | State Association
The 2nd annual Minnesota National Guard Officer-Enlisted Association’s Golf Tournament will be held at Emerald Greens Golf Course in Hastings, MN on June 10th. Event begins with a 1000 shotgun start. Cost is $75 per person if you register before May 25th. ...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Feb 4, 2019 | Scholarships, State Association
The MNGEA Auxiliary has recently extended the deadline for the Minuteman Scholarship to April 1st, 2019 due to the State Conference being combined with the Officer Association conference in April. Applications will be processed by the Auxiliary and winners will be...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 29, 2019 | Benefits, Finance, National Guard, Technician
By: Jessie Bur (Federal Times) Reps. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., and Gerry Connolly, D-Va., introduced legislation Jan. 25 that would increase federal civilian pay by 2.6 percent, in line with the pay increase granted to the military in fiscal year 2019 appropriations. “For...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 29, 2019 | Benefits, Medical, National Guard, Technician
Bipartisan legislation reintroduced in the House and Senate last week seeks to extend TRICARE health coverage to National Guardsmen and Reservists, regardless of their civilian occupation. S.164 and H.R.613 were introduced by Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and...