by Mark Wasserbauer | Apr 23, 2021 | Auxiliary, National Guard, State Association
While we regret that we had to postpone the 24 Apr 21 date for the 116th NGAMN/51st MNGEA Virtual State Conference, we are proceeding with the event newly scheduled for 12 June 2021, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The program will be scaled back to meet the necessary...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Apr 23, 2021 | Burn Pits, Legislative
By KARIN ZEITVOGEL | STARS AND STRIPESPublished: April 12, 2021 In the 19 years since he served at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base in Uzbekistan, former Air Force Maj. Brian Liebenow has had at least two types of cancer, lost half his jaw to radiation damage, had one of his...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Apr 9, 2021 | National Office, Roll Call, Scholarships
From the National Office ….. Equal Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay for National Guard The military has many hazardous jobs, and the men and women in these positions qualify for special incentive pay. According to DoDI 1340.09, Hazard Pay Program states, “HDIP provides a...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Mar 31, 2021 | TRICARE
12 Mar 2021 Military.com | By Jim Absher National Guard members mobilized in support of the military’s COVID-19 response are now eligible for extended Tricare benefits under the Transitional Assistance Management Program, or TAMP. This change, mandated by the...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Mar 29, 2021 | Area V
The Area V Caucus will be hosted this year by the South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association (SDNGEA) and will be in Deadwood, SD on 21-22 May. Registration form is below. Your registration includes hospitality room, break and lunch on Saturday. Hospitality Room...
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...
