by Mark Wasserbauer | Feb 3, 2022 | National Guard, Teen/Youth Camp, Veterans
Camp Kooch-i-ching (koochiching.org) is a Boys’ camp in International Falls, Minnesota. Campers come up for a four week session and participate in their in-camp program and a wilderness trip. The in-camp program includes classes (archery, climbing, sailing, fishing,...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 20, 2022 | COVID
By Leo Shane III, Wednesday, Jan 12 Veterans Affairs officials won’t be mailing out at-home coronavirus kits as demand for the tests skyrockets across America, but they are reminding veterans that department medical facilities can offer free in-person tests in many...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 12, 2022 | Benefits, Legislative, National Guard
The Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act EANGUS has long supported a GI Bill parity for the National Guard, and we are asking our members to participate in this Call-To-Action. H.R. 1836, The Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, which aims to eliminate most of the...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jan 12, 2022 | Benefits, Finance, Military, National Guard
The 2022 Military Pay Chart has just been released. Military pay saw a 2.7% increase for 2022 compared to 2021 levels. The military pay tables below apply to active members of the Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force. The link below will take...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Dec 27, 2021 | Benefits, Military
15 Dec 2021 Military.com | By Patricia Kime Service members’ Basic Allowance for Housing rates are set to rise an average 5.1% beginning in January, although a few may see their monthly benefit drop after the Pentagon temporarily boosted rates during the...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Dec 24, 2021 | Area V, Auxiliary, State Association
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from YOUR Minnesota National Guard Enlisted Association. Hope you enjoy the Christmas eve with the ones you love and step into the new year with lots of happiness and good health. Reflect on the special moments and ring in the year...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Dec 1, 2021 | Area V, Auxiliary, National Guard, State Association
MNGEA (Minnesota National Guard Enlisted Association) lost a great patriot, mentor, and friend on 30 Nov. Robert E. “Bob” Metcalf passed away peacefully in his sleep on 30 November 2021. Bob Metcalf gave his heart and soul to our Association from being...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 25, 2021 | Burn Pits
11 Nov 2021 Military.com | By Patricia Kime The Biden administration is moving to improve the disability claims process for veterans with illnesses linked to toxic exposure, such as respiratory disease and lung cancer, and make it easier for them to connect with...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 4, 2021 | Benefits, Military, Veterans
Military.com | By Heather Sweeney The following is a list of Veterans Day discounts offered by retailers for 2021. Visit often as the list is now being updated as new discounts come in. All of the discounts have been confirmed, either through press release or direct...
by Bryan Birch | Nov 3, 2021 | Roll Call
To: EANGUS MembersFrom: EANGUS National Office Please share the following Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points with other unit members Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021 (H.R. 1836) This bill expands eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational...