Senate Scales Back Vets Preference

Senate Scales Back Vets Preference

The Washington Post reports that, “congress stepped this week into a sensitive issue that’s been quietly roiling the already-challenging hiring system for federal jobs: the Obama administration’s high-profile push to give preference to veterans.  The...
House Passes Nolan Defense Amendments Promoting Lung Cancer Research

House Passes Nolan Defense Amendments Promoting Lung Cancer Research

From Representative Rick Nolan’s Office                                                                                                                                                            Jun 15, 2016 – Press Release [WASHINGTON D.C.] U.S. Rep. Rick...
American Intercontinental Scholarship now open!

American Intercontinental Scholarship now open!

EANGUS Platinum Parnter American InterContinental University is pleased to partner with The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) to offer one full tuition scholarship. The scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity...
NDAA: How did your senator vote?

NDAA: How did your senator vote?

(Military Times – Staff Report – June 14, 2016) The Senate on Tuesday easily passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, by a vote of 85-13. Forty-eight Republicans and 37 Democrats voted for the bill; six Republicans and seven Democrats...
2 MORE DAYS TO APPLY for Kaplan University Scholarship

2 MORE DAYS TO APPLY for Kaplan University Scholarship

EANGUS Guardian Scholarship Program at Kaplan University 3 full scholarships and up to 25 partial scholarships will be awarded to EANGUS/Auxiliary or their family members. Application deadline is extended to June 15, 2016! Learn More Kaplan University Program...
Making Things Right for Two American Heroes

Making Things Right for Two American Heroes

From Congressman Nolan’s Monday Report E-Newsletter dated 6 Jun 2016 – Service to our military Veterans is central to the mission of our Congressional office. When mistakes at the Pentagon deny 8th District military Veterans the long-overdue medals and...
SECDEF to Change Promotions

SECDEF to Change Promotions

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Jun 9, 2016, 12:01 PM ET ABC News reports that, “U.S. military troops may be able to sidestep the Pentagon’s entrenched, 100-year-old “up or out” promotion system under sweeping new proposals...

June is PTSD Awareness Month

Spread the word about PTSD and effective treatments during PTSD Awareness Month.  Everyone makes a difference! Learn – Discover the facts.  Explore your options. Connect – Help someone.  Help yourself.  Give support.  Get support. Share – Pass along...
Talking Points for June Drill

Talking Points for June Drill

Talking Points for June Drill The National Office hopes that all of you enjoyed a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. We have been hard at work influencing the House and Senate during their considerations of the National Defense Authorizations Acts. Below you will find an...