by Mark Wasserbauer | Aug 30, 2017 | National Guard
MG Jon Jensen becomes the 31st Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard, relieving MG Richard Nash. Watch the live news feed from Governor Mark Dayton. Click on LIVE FEED.
by Mark Wasserbauer | Aug 23, 2017 | Auxiliary, State Association
CMSgt (Ret) Jerome A. Blazevic, of New Duluth, MN completed this life on Monday, August 21, 2017 after 91 years of selfless service to inestimable numbers of people and the nation. He was born on August 25, 1925 to Victor and Agnes (Kreminski) Blazevic. He enlisted...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Aug 20, 2017 | Benefits, Medical, Veterans
Pharmacy Automatic Refill Changes: Beginning Sept. 1, 2017, Express Scripts will need annual consent from patients who want to receive automatic refills of maintenance medications enrolled in the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery program. When the last refill of a...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Aug 20, 2017 | Benefits, Employment, Legislative, Veterans
On Saturday (12 Aug), President Trump signed into Law the “VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017”. The law provides funding for a shortfall to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Choice Program – a community care program designed to provide...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Aug 20, 2017 | Benefits, Education, Legislative, National Guard
On Wednesday, President Trump signed the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2017. The new Forever GI Bill will have an unparalleled impact on America’s service members, veterans and their families because it protects the benefits they have earned,...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jul 31, 2017 | National Guard
By SARAH SICARD on July 19, 2017 In an article from Task & Purpose, the Army National Guard is looking to reform its training practices to create more career opportunities and shorter deployments for its soldiers, according to director of the Army National Guard...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jul 31, 2017 | Benefits, Legislative, National Guard
Members! Please check out the latest Legislative Call To Action Alert message from EANGUS. It pertains to the H.R. 3218 which affects those that have been called to duty under USC 12304b. Below is more from EANGUS. EANGUS National Office Legislative Call to Action...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jul 31, 2017 | Legislative, Veterans
Posted on 28 July 2017 – This shows the power of strong membership and being part of a Military Coalition. Although MNGEA/EANGUS did not play a big role in this legislation, it was something MNGEA has been following and updating our readers on. Below is an...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jul 31, 2017 | Benefits, Legislative, Veterans
By: Leo Shane (Military Times) WASHINGTON — In a final flurry of activity before their scheduled August recess, House lawmakers passed a series of veterans-themed legislation, including an emergency funding measure to keep the Veterans Affairs Choice program afloat...
by | Jul 31, 2017 | Roll Call
August 2017 Drill Weekend Talking Points The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (S. 1598 and H.R. 3218) During the week of July 24, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC) marked-up the H.R. 3218 and moved it favorably for...
