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 Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016. We are particularly pleased that the bill included Sec. 305 which grants honorary veteran status
Early Saturday, December 10, President Obama signed a Continuing Resolution to fund the Federal Government through April 28. The President’s signature came just hours after fierce debate in the Senate before the legislation narrowly passed with a vote of 63-36. Unfortunately, the delayed action on the spending bill forced some states to cancel drill scheduled
December 8, 2016, PHOENIX – Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) and the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) today announced a partnership to support men and women of the Army and Air National Guard by providing a unique opportunity to stay engaged with their communities through free event tickets. Vet
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season when many people focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Please consider generously donating to the EANGUS We Care for America’s Soldiers and Airmen Emergency Relief Fund when you consider
at Capitol Skyline Hotel 10 I Street SW Washington, DC 20024 Agenda: Sunday, 5 Feb – Travel day/Super Bowl Party Ice Breaker Monday, 6 Feb – Legislative Workshop/Evening Social Tuesday, 7 Feb – Legislative Workshop/Congressional Legislative Reception Wednesday, 8 Feb – Travel day EANGUS Room Block Rate $189 from Friday, 3 Feb – Friday, 10 Feb,
EANGUS Drill Weekend Talking Points: October 2016 Continuing Resolution In typical fashion, members punted until the final hours and created some unnecessary drama. However, the Continuing Resolution (CR) passed the House and Senate and the Federal Government will be funded through the November elections. At which time, Congress will return to Washington to pass another
CONTINUING RESOLUTION Since returning from August Recess, there were several issues delaying a final agreement: Funding Planned Parenthood clinics in Puerto Rico as part the fight against Zika Temporarily exempting pesticide spraying needed to control mosquitoes from Clean Water Act permits Emergency aid funds for Louisiana flood victims and for repairs to the contaminated water
Follow this LINK for YOUR chance to win one of 15 — $500.00 Sportsman’s Warehouse gift cards that can be used in a store or online. All proceeds will be used to support the 2017 EANGUS National Conference in Reno, Nevada.
The Department of Education will be holding informational webinars regarding the ITT closure and the way forward. Effective Sep 6, 2016, ITT Technical Institute has discontinued operations at ALL campuses. What does this mean for your GI Bill benefits? This means you can no longer receive GI Bill benefits, including the monthly housing allowance, for
GET THE EANGUS APP. This will provide you with the latest information as things change. The EANGUS Conference is not being cancelled, and due to an outpouring of support from the State Associations, National Guard volunteers are coming to Louisiana to roll up their sleeves and contribute to the relief efforts. While there is
