by Mark Wasserbauer | Mar 29, 2021 | Burn Pits, Legislative
By ROSE L. THAYER | STARS AND STRIPESPublished: March 23, 2021 Sens. Thom Tillis and Maggie Hassan have reintroduced a bill to reform how veterans exposed to toxins receive health care and benefits and requires the use of new scientific evidence to establish whether...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Mar 27, 2021 | Legislative
March 19, 2021 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act to expand access to affordable health care for reserve component retirees who...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Mar 26, 2021 | COVID, Veterans
All Veterans, their spouses and caregivers can soon get COVID-19 vaccinations from VA under the SAVE LIVES Act signed into law March 24. For the latest information, Stay Informed here. Covered individuals can receive a vaccine from VA due to the ongoing COVID-19...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Mar 26, 2021 | Auxiliary, State Association
Due to COVID protocols, this years Joint State Conference will be held virtually via MS Teams on 24 April 2021 from 1000 – 1130. NGAMN & MNGEA are still working out details and more details will be coming out soon. The MS Teams meeting link is also still in...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Mar 26, 2021 | Scholarships
The MNGEA Minuteman Scholarship application deadline has been extended to 15 June 2021. Please use the current form below and send your application to the following address: MNGEA Minuteman Scholarship c/o: Ray Kennedy 2100 Brooke Lane Hastings, MN 55033...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Feb 28, 2021 | Legislative
Last Wednesday, Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) re-introduced H.R. 1282, the Major Richard Star Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide combat-injured veterans with less than 20 years of military service their full benefits. The previous...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Feb 27, 2021 | Legislative, State Association
Below was the agenda and some notes from this year’s EANGUS Legislative Workshop. Lots of great speakers from our current Leadership at NGB (CMSgt Tony Whitehead, CSM John Sampa, and CCM Maurice Williams), NGB Legislative Liaison CMSgt Edidiong...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Feb 27, 2021 | COVID, Medical
Many of our patients have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Those who have already received the vaccine may still have questions for loved ones who are seeking vaccinations. We hope that this information is helpful for all. Frequently Asked Questions When is it...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Feb 27, 2021 | Legislative, Veterans
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) Chairman Jon Tester, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, and SVAC Ranking Member Jerry Moran have introduced S. 344, The Major Richard Star Act. Retired Army Major Richard Star, whom this bill is named in honor of, lost his battle...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Feb 13, 2021 | Legislative, State Association
The 2021 Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) Legislative Workshop and Storm the Hill Event will be conducted virtually this year as a result of ongoing precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though this workshop will be...
