TO: EANGUS Executive Council, State Presidents, State & Area Publication Chairs. FROM: Andrew Strauss, EANGUS Publication Committee Chair. 1. Annual Call for 2016 entries for EANGUS Publication Contest 2. A separate ENTRY FORM needs to be submitted with each category you wish to enter. 3. You may submit “HARD COPIES” to: EANGUS Attn: Publication Entry
Are changes to TRICARE coming? The EANGUS National Office anticipates that the Senate and House Armed Services Committees will consider making changes to TRICARE in 2016. EANGUS, in conjunction with the Reserve Officers Association and NGAUS, crafted the TRICARE Reserve: Access and Quality of Health Care survey to ensure the voices of the Reserve Component
Soldiers, Airmen, and State Associations, We increased the number of surveys again last month and are close to 3,000. Please push this link out to your Association membership. The last day to take the survey is 04 MAR 2016. Here is the link for the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NationalGuardSurvey_2016 The website can be reached by cellphone, tablet
WASHINGTON (Jan 28, 2015) – The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States has received the Final Report from the National Commission on the Future of the Army and is reviewing their findings. While their recommendations are not binding, the report is the result of efforts by the Commission to listen to
Converting Title 32 Technicians to Title 5 Civilian Employees [Updated & Corrected] A controversial provision included in the FY16 National Defense Authorization Act is causing some angst in the National Guard community, in the Nation’s Capital. Section 1053, Management of Military Technicians asks the Secretary of Defense for a report due out soon and in the report,
EANGUS Future Phoenix Scholarship has launched! Timeline: Open: January 26, 2016 Deadline: March 8, 2016 Award Date: May 2, 2016 For questions about the scholarship and/or the University, please contact scholarships@phoenix.edu Scholarship Flyer Information & Application
Soldiers and Airmen, We increased the number of surveys since last week. Please push this link out to your Association membership. The last day to take the survey is 04 MAR 2016. Here is the link for the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NationalGuardSurvey_2016 The website can be reached by cellphone, tablet and yes, even military computers. We can
EANGUS strongly supports HR 4381- Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act introduced by Representative Sam Johnson (R-TX). This bill would stop the IRS from stifling Guard or Reserve service members’ ability to save for their retirement. Beginning in 2018, individuals entering the National Guard will receive government-matched retirement contributions in their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts. Current
EANGUS staff meets with Representative Wittman (R-VA) On Thursday, January 7, met Representative Rob Wittman (R-TX) at the Fleet Reserve Association’s National Office. Representative Wittman is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and chairs the powerful Readiness Subcommittee. During Q&A, Scott asked Rep. Wittman about Congressional plans to review and make changes to
Soldiers and Airmen, Looking for your quick help on our 2016 National Guard Survey being conducted by your fellow National Guardsmen and women. This survey has run annually and the results this year will be briefed directly to senior leadership of the National Guard. Your voice will have an impact on their decision making. Go to this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NationalGuardSurvey_2016 The website can
