by Mark Wasserbauer | Aug 14, 2018 | Benefits, Education
Effective Aug. 1, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) implemented 15 more provisions of the Harry W. Colmery Educational Assistance Act of 2017, also referred to as the Forever GI Bill. These provisions, in addition to the 13 implemented since the law was...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 24, 2018 | Auxiliary, Education, Scholarships
The deadline for the Auxiliary’s Minuteman Scholarship is 1 February. The form is very simple to fill out and the rewards are great! Awards may range from $500 to $1000 (based on number of qualified applicants). Applicants simply need to be a current member...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 23, 2017 | Benefits, Education, News
Military.com | 20 Nov 2017 | by Amy Bushatz Updated at 4:01 PM EST A rule allowing troops to transfer their post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their children or spouse may soon see changes, a Defense Department official said in testimony submitted to lawmakers last week....
by Mark Wasserbauer | Aug 20, 2017 | Benefits, Education, Legislative, National Guard
On Wednesday, President Trump signed the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2017. The new Forever GI Bill will have an unparalleled impact on America’s service members, veterans and their families because it protects the benefits they have earned,...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Apr 28, 2017 | Benefits, Education, Legislative
Another Blog about the impending reduction of State Tuition Reimbursement (STR) program in Minnesota. It is important for members of the Minnesota National Guard Enlisted Association (MNGEA) contact your State Senators and House Representatives on this and ask them...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Mar 6, 2017 | Education, Legislative
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 (U.S. Senate) – U.S. Senator Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, and Senators Al Franken (D-Minn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) today are introducing legislation to...
