EANGUS Membership Site for South Carolina National Guardsmen – Page 24

TRICARE Pharmacy Copays Change February 1, 2016

Dec 31, 2015John HarrisUncategorized

From: http://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/BenefitUpdates/Archives/12_30_15_PharmacyCopays Military pharmacies and TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery will remain the lowest cost pharmacy option for TRICARE beneficiaries when some TRICARE pharmacy copays change in 2016. On Feb 1, 2016, most copays for prescription drugs at Home Delivery and retail network pharmacies will increase slightly. The 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requires TRICARE

Second Airman from New York National Guard died in Afghanistan attack

Dec 31, 2015John HarrisUncategorized

Staff Sgt. Louis Bonacasa, 31, died when a suicide bomber attacked their patrol in a village outside Bagram Air Base in Parwan Province on December 20, 2015. He was serving his fourth and final military tour. He was from Coram, New York, graduated from Newfield High school in 2002, and a member of the New

NGB Chief’s Holiday Message to Force

Dec 31, 2015John HarrisNational, National Guard

Gen. Frank J. Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, released the following holiday message on Christmas Day: My Fellow Guardsmen, As we celebrate this holiday season and draw 2015 to a close, I extend my warmest greetings, deep gratitude and best wishes to our National Guard Soldiers and airmen and their families. Your

2016 Roll Call Wrap-Up Talking Points

Dec 30, 2015John HarrisBenefits, Legislative

ROLL CALL WRAP-UP TALKING POINTS Every month, EANGUS creates a Roll Call Wrap-Up that lists several talking points that Unit Leaders can use to explain what EANGUS and their State Associations are doing on the Service Member’s behalf. These talking points, used in conjunction with some Soldier and Airman leadership skills should assist the State

TRICARE Reserve Select

Dec 26, 2015John HarrisUncategorized

TRICARE Reserve Select is: A premium-based plan Available worldwide For qualified Selected Reserve members and their families If purchased, TRICARE Reserve Select meets or exceeds the requirements for minimum essential coverageThe Affordable Care Act requires you to maintain basic health care coverage—called minimum essential coverage. If you don’t have minimum essential coverage, you may have to pay a

2016 National Defense Act Contains Education and GI Bill Changes

Dec 26, 2015John HarrisEducation, Legislative, National

The 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law by President Obama on November 25, 2015. There are many education and GI Bill changes in the new law, we will cover a few of the major changes here. The Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) GI Bill Is Ending According to the law, the

Senate Passes Bill to Protect Servicemembers from Foreclosure

Dec 26, 2015John HarrisLegislative, National, Veterans

House of Representatives Now Has to Act The Senate voted unanimously to pass legislation to help protect the homes of members of the armed forces from foreclosure. The bill would extend through 2017 a provision that safeguards active duty servicemembers against losing their homes for one year following the completion of their service in the

2016 BAH Rates Announced

Dec 26, 2015John HarrisUncategorized

From the Defense Travel Management Office: The Department of Defense has released the 2016 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 3.4 percent when the new rates take effect on January 1, 2016. An estimated $21 billion will be paid to approximately one million Service members. On

Guardsmen Victims of Attack in Afghanistan

Dec 23, 2015John HarrisNational, News

A New York Air National Guard member was one of six American service members killed Monday in a suicide attack in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Joe Lemm, 45, a New York City police detective, is the only victim of the attack identified as of this morning. A second New York Air Guardsman also died in the

CNGB Support for Military Organizations Letter

Dec 7, 2015Uncategorized

State Associations: Please see attached letter of support for professional organizations signed by GEN Frank Grass. If you have specific questions regarding the letter, please contact the office of the SEA. MITCHELL O. BRUSH, CMSgt, USAF Senior Enlisted Advisor National Guard Office: 703-614-3091 DSN: 224-3091 Cell: 703-362-5239 CNGB Letter of Support for Professional Organizations