by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 29, 2019 | Benefits, Medical, National Guard, Technician
Bipartisan legislation reintroduced in the House and Senate last week seeks to extend TRICARE health coverage to National Guardsmen and Reservists, regardless of their civilian occupation. S.164 and H.R.613 were introduced by Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 29, 2019 | Government, Politics
Some of our most important work is conducted with the members of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. These two panels have jurisdiction over veterans and survivor compensation programs, readjustment benefits for service members, VA medical...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 23, 2019 | Government, Legislative, Veterans
A long fight ended abruptly on Monday when the US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Veterans and private contractors who claim that exposure to smoke from burn pits made them sick. The justices left in place a ruling by the lower courts that prevents more...
by | Jan 23, 2019 | Benefits, Education, National Guard
Great opportunities for EANGUS members, dependents, and Auxiliary members. Apply Here For any questions or concerns, email Scholarship Chairs Rosie Marston and Savannah Ellis at...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 14, 2019 | National Guard
On 13 Jan 2019 CMSgt Paul D. Kessler, Minnesota State Command Chief, has announced the 2019 Minnesota Air National Guard Outstanding Airmen of the Year winners. These fine Airmen were selected based on criteria that considered our Core Values, J-O-B performance,...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 13, 2019 | Benefits, Retirement, Veterans
Payment rates for VA Disability Compensation, Special Monthly Compensation, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation and similar programs increased in 2019. Click here to view the new rates which were payable in the January 1 check.
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 1, 2019 | Auxiliary, State Association
On behalf of the Minnesota National Guard Enlisted Association (MNGEA), we wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2019!
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 1, 2019 | Benefits, Education
By: Natalie Gross (MilitaryTimes) Earlier this year, the Defense Department changed the rules for service members transferring Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their dependents. Most notably, the new policy will end transfers for service members who have been in...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Dec 27, 2018 | Government
The partial government shutdown is expected to drag on for at least several more days, with House GOP leaders saying Thursday they do not expect a vote this week to reopen the government. On day six of the shutdown, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) advised...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Dec 23, 2018 | News
Once again, funding for a portion of the federal government has come down to the wire. On Wednesday the Senate passed another continuing resolution (CR) to keep the unfunded portion of the federal government open through February 8. The White House quickly signaled...
