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 overwhelmingly by a vote of 375 to 34, a veto-proof margin. The Senate will take
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 Wins Maximum reimbursement amount for travel expenses of members of the Reserves attending inactive duty training outside of normal
#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
Drill Weekend Talking Points for November 2016 Congressional Update The 114th Congress has precious few days following the November 8 elections to pass any meaningful legislation. The Senate and House must agree on a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government past December 9. The results of the election will impact the details of
There has been some talk over the past several months about conversion. No, we are not talking about religion—we are talking about the Guard’s technician program. Section 1053 of the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (Public Law 114-92), requires the SECDEF to report on how it will convert no less than 20 percent of the
On Thursday, October 13th, EANGUS Executive Director Frank Yoakum and Legislative Director Scott Bousum, together with members of The Military Coalition, attended a meeting with Clinton for America and Donald Trump campaign officials and advisors in Alexandria, Virginia. The eleven Clinton for America campaign people spoke about VA improvement, GI Bill preservation, and making government
Dylan Raymond – Military Recruitment Lead is in search for 3 student veteran candidates interested in the Houston, TX area, with logistics experience obtaining their Bachelors degree fall 2016/spring 2017 or within the past 3 years to fill 3 fulltime roles. Please share this email with MILNET membership for potential leads. Any questions contact me
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
