by Daniel Elkins | Sep 25, 2019 | News, Podcast
Earlier this month we announced our new podcast, Coffee with Congress, where each episode we sit down with a new member of Congress to ask hard-hitting questions that have nothing to do with politics at all! In our latest episode, we sit down with Congressman Denver...
by Daniel Elkins | Sep 18, 2019 | Legislative
Today, we are excited to announce that we have been invited to come before Congress and offer testimony to the House Committee on Veterans Affairs (HVAC). We are honored to have this opportunity to give our expert insight on the unique issues that face the National...
by Daniel Elkins | Sep 17, 2019 | Benefits
Over the recent years the government has been seeking repayment on $1 billion in student loans from more than 40,000 Troops who are eligible to have had those debts forgiven. Through a program called Total and Permanent Discharge (TPD), these Veterans are all eligible...
by Daniel Elkins | Sep 13, 2019 | News, Podcast
We’re excited to announce our new podcast, Coffee with Congress, where each episode we sit down with a new member of Congress to ask hard-hitting questions that have nothing to do with politics at all! Our goal is to spend time with the people who represent us in our...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Aug 28, 2019 | Deployment, Legislative, Medical
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced legislation to ensure that servicemembers and veterans exposed to Occupational Environmental Health (OEH) hazards in the line of duty get the necessary medical care and...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Aug 28, 2019 | Benefits, Legislative, National Guard
On 23 August, President Trump signed an extension of the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act,. This legislation offers protection during bankruptcy proceedings to members who serve for at least 90 days on active duty. The legislation was passed by the House...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Aug 28, 2019 | Benefits, Legislative
H.R. 2938—The Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need (HAVEN) Act The HAVEN Act was signed on August 23, 2019. The HAVEN Act extends the same protection for veterans disability payments that’s afforded Social Security disability payments: By law, debtors are...
by | Aug 27, 2019 | Legislative, National Guard, Podcast
On our latest EANGUS Podcast episode, Frank Yoakum, Executive Director and Scott Bousum, Legislative Director discussed the 2019 EANGUS National Conference highlights. Frank and Scott covered newly ratified resolutions, updated listeners about the National Defense...
by | Aug 21, 2019 | Legislative, National Guard, National Office, Podcast
Legislative Director Daniel Elkins highlights the EANGUS National Conference, gives a legislative update regarding Student Veterans, and shares an exciting new EANGUS partnership. EANGUS is proud to be the first official organization with a MOA between the...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Aug 19, 2019 | Benefits, Medical, Veterans
By ROSE L. THAYER | STARS AND STRIPES Published: August 6, 2019 Retired Lt. Col. Susan Lukas looked no further than her own personal experience in the Air Force Reserve when weighing the benefits of a new bill that could be approved by lawmakers later this year. Now a...
