by Mark Wasserbauer | Dec 21, 2016 | Benefits, National Guard
News from the National Office … This week, the EANGUS National Office partnered with Senator Boozman (R-AR)—and a previous recipient of the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Eagle Award—in announcing the Senate passing H.R. 6416,The Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Dec 21, 2016 | National Guard
POSTED ON DECEMBER 20, 2016 BY ALTON TELEGRAPH Pvt. Andrew Angleton from Alton, Ill., a recruit with M Company Recruit Sustainment Program, bows his head for the opening prayer during the Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Alton National Cemetery in Alton, Ill....
by Mark Wasserbauer | Dec 8, 2016 | Benefits, Medical
It’s important to stay on top of your health care but it is also important to be engaged and informed on your health benefit plan! We’ve created tips to help you manage your TRICARE benefits and protect yourself and your family. 1. Never pay for services...
by | Dec 6, 2016 | Legislative
Update: House-passed NDAA The conference report on the National Defense Authorization Act for 2017 is published and on its way to becoming law. The House of Representatives approved it on Friday, December 2nd, passing the annual defense policy measure...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Dec 6, 2016 | Benefits
Posted By: Amy Bushatz December 5, 2016 Every year lawmakers roll out a new National Defense Authorization Act packed with new rules for military members and their families. From commissary changes, to Tricare, to paternity leave, this bill has the potential to make...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Dec 6, 2016 | Benefits, National Guard, Retirement
Airmen from the honor guard at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, finish folding a flag during a memorial service Jan. 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joshua Green) Military.com | Dec 05, 2016 | by Amy Bushatz National Guard and Reserve members would receive the same...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Dec 3, 2016 | National Guard
The Association of the U.S. Army has signed a statement of support for employment rights of National Guard and Reserve soldiers and in doing so challenged its chapters as well as corporate and sustaining members to also sign statements supporting reserve components....
by Mark Wasserbauer | Dec 2, 2016 | Benefits, Legislative
Lawmakers reached an agreement on S. 2943, the FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act earlier this week and today the bill was overwhelmingly approved by the House. The Senate is expected to vote on the measure in similar fashion early next week. In brief, S. 2943...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Dec 2, 2016 | Legislative
From US Rep Betty McCollum’s e-news letter …. “On Wednesday, the House passed resolutions that honor the service of two groups of World War II veterans with the Congressional Gold Medal. Members of the United States Merchant Marine and the citizens...
by | Nov 30, 2016 | Legislative, Roll Call
Drill Weekend Talking Points for December 2016 Overview and Analysis of S. 2943 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Conference Report Summary S. 2943 Conference Report (full report) Conference Committee’s Joint Explanatory Statement EANGUS...
