by Mark Wasserbauer | Dec 1, 2015 | Legislative
By Cristina Marcos and Jordain Carney November 30, 2015, 06:00 am The clock is ticking for Congress to move a government spending bill by the end of next week in a bid to avoid a shutdown. A major flashpoint emerging for the catchall spending bill, known as an...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 20, 2015 | Legislative, National Guard
Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 4:14 pm By Nancy Madsen nmadsen@mankatofreepress.com Under federal law, a National Guard member who had served honorably at least 20 years could not be called a veteran unless that service member had been called up for a deployment,...
by | Nov 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
On Thursday, December 3, 2015, EANGUS will testify before the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee during the “Stakeholder Perspectives on Military Healthcare” hearing. A link for EANGUS members to follow the hearing online will...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 14, 2015 | Legislative
November 4, 2015 The Issue: Stop possible cuts to fiscal 2016 National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account (NGREA) funding. Immediate Action Required: Ask your senators and representative to keep current fiscal 2016 NGREA funding intact. More Information: Please urge...
by | Nov 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Nominations for the 2016 Military Child of the Year® are being accepted online at www.militarychildoftheyear.org through Dec. 11. Awardees will be recognized in April 2016. This award is presented to an outstanding child from each branch of service – Army, Navy, Air...
by jharris.msy@gmail.com | Nov 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
See what patriotic businesses are extending discounts November 04, 2015 This Veterans Day, patriotic businesses across the country are honoring our veterans with discounts. The list below only includes businesses that contacted the VFW directly regarding their...
by jharris.msy@gmail.com | Nov 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Forty-seven senators from both sides of the aisle have reminded the National Commission on the Future of the Army of the important role played by the reserve components and want commissioners to consider that role as they prepare their report for Congress and the...
by | Oct 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
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by Mark Wasserbauer | Oct 30, 2015 | Legislative, News, Politics
Senate approves two-year budget deal in 3 a.m. vote By Jordain Carney – THE HILL – October 30, 2015, 02:55 am The Senate passed a two-year budget deal that raises the debt ceiling early Friday morning, sending the agreement to President Obama’s...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Oct 30, 2015 | Legislative, Politics
The Senate is poised to vote on a budget agreement early Friday morning, which would pave the way for the passage of the 2016 defense policy bill. The two-year agreement passed the House on Wednesday. It raises budget caps for defense and non-defense spending by a...
