by John Harris | Jul 29, 2019 | National Office
Original Article published by NGAUS on July 23, 2019 The Senate today confirmed former Army Secretary Mark Esper to be the next secretary of defense. He is the first non-acting defense secretary since Jim Mattis resigned at the end of 2018. He is also the first former...
by | Jun 26, 2019 | National Office
Spring 2019 Edition Features President’s Communique Junior Enlisted Corner Washington Watch 48TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE FEATURED STORY: ARMY COMBAT FITNESS TEST Top 10 Tips to Beat the Heat OP ED: It has never been clearer that America’s Army needs the...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jun 18, 2019 | Benefits, Medical, Veterans
The recent launch of the MISSION Act’s new Veterans Community Care Program appears to have gone relatively smoothly with few glitches noted that we are aware of. VA barely met the deadline but did announce final rules for the VCCP and Urgent Care in...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jun 18, 2019 | Benefits, Education, Veterans
For some time now we have been warning older service members about a cap on Post 9/11 GI Bill transfer that is scheduled to go into effect on July 12. However, the unpopular change could be repealed if language in the House Armed Services Committee (HASC)-approved...
by | Jun 11, 2019 | National Office
At our National Office, we are working almost daily with TRICARE about current and future needs for you, our members. We’d love to hear from you. Do you have any issues with TRICARE? Do you want help solving them? Is there something you’d like to see changed in...
by | Jun 6, 2019 | National Office, Podcast
Overview The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) represents the interests of over 400,000 men and women in the Army and air National Guard, Veterans, and family members, and we are happy to bring you real-time information to what’s...
by | May 30, 2019 | National Office, Podcast
Overview The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) represents the interests of over 400,000 men and women in the Army and air National Guard, Veterans, and family members, and we are happy to bring you real-time information to...
by Mark Wasserbauer | May 19, 2019 | Benefits, Military, Veterans
VETERANS! Did you know that you can request your service records on the new VA.gov website? Records include DD 214s, DD 215s, reports of separation, and other release papers. You can also find orders and endorsements, performance reports, awards and decorations...
by Mark Wasserbauer | May 19, 2019 | Benefits, State, Taxes
Beginning with tax year 2016, you may be able to subtract certain military retirement pay (including pensions) from your Minnesota taxable income and alternative minimum taxable income. Do I qualify? You may qualify if your retirement pay is taxable on your federal...
