by Mark Wasserbauer | Dec 19, 2025 | Government, Holiday, Military, National, National Guard
President Donald Trump has ordered the closure of all executive departments and agencies of the federal government on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025, excusing most federal employees from duty on the days immediately before and after...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Dec 1, 2025 | Medical, VA, Veterans
News for the VA’s Press Room (dtd November 20, 2025, 12:30 pm) …. WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it will relieve Veterans of more than $272 million in potential medical bills that accrued after the Biden Administration...
by Joshua Baker | Nov 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our National Guard Soldiers, Airmen, families, retirees, and the entire EANGUS community. Whether you are starting the day with a community turkey trot, sitting down to dinner with...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 10, 2025 | Benefits, Veterans
By: Rin Velasco, Max Hauptman, Emily DeLetter USA TODAY NETWORK As a tribute to veterans and active-duty military personnel, many restaurants across the U.S. have food specials on Tuesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Veterans Day arose out of Armistice Day, a holiday...
by Joshua Baker | Nov 5, 2025 | Legislative
Government Shutdown Impact The ongoing federal government shutdown continues to have significant effects on the National Guard and its members. Key impacts: Unpaid Title 32 Guard members: Thousands of Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) personnel and Dual-Status...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 3, 2025 | Gov't Shutdown, Government
As we enter into Day 33 of the government shutdown, the Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS) put together a flyer listing some additional resources possibly available to help during this time of uncertainty. The resources listed in the flyer were...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Oct 31, 2025 | Legislative, National Office, Politics, State Association, Technician, Veterans
From the MNGEA Legislative Team ….. These are a list of current legislative bills MNGEA has been tracking since last February’s Legislative Workshop to today’s current Government Shutdown. We have been engaging where we can with local and national...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Oct 28, 2025 | Government
As the current government shutdown reaches Day 26, below is a list of companies offering some assistance to help! Please share with other government employees. Furlough RESOURCES: Bank of America: announced assistance available to furloughed Federal employees. Call...
by Joshua Baker | Oct 24, 2025 | Legislative
As the federal government shutdown continues, the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) is working tirelessly to ensure that our Nation’s enlisted men and women — especially those serving in the National Guard — are not left behind....
by Joshua Baker | Oct 21, 2025 | Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) President CMSgt Josh J. Baker was recently invited to speak during the October “Battle Rhythm” webinar hosted by America’s Warrior Partnership (AWP), a national organization...
