by John Harris | Dec 26, 2015 | Education, 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...
by John Harris | Dec 26, 2015 | Legislative, 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...
by John Harris | Dec 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by John Harris | Dec 23, 2015 | National, 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...
by | Dec 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by | Dec 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
EANGUS, NGAUS, ROA: Guard, Reserve Have Unique Health-Care Challenges WASHINGTON (Dec. 3, 2015) — A representative for three military associations that give voice to 1.1 million National Guardsmen and Reservists told a House panel this morning that military...
by | Dec 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
On Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 10:30 AM ET, Scott Bousum, EANGUS Legislative Director will testify before the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee during the “Stakeholder Perspectives on Military Healthcare” hearing....
by | Nov 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
On Thursday, December 3, 2015, EANGUS will testify before the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee during the “Stakeholder Perspectives on Military Healthcare” hearing. A link for EANGUS members to follow the hearing online will...
by | Nov 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Nominations for the 2016 Military Child of the Year® are being accepted online at www.militarychildoftheyear.org through Dec. 11. Awardees will be recognized in April 2016. This award is presented to an outstanding child from each branch of service – Army, Navy, Air...
by John Harris | Nov 5, 2015 | Legislative
See what patriotic businesses are extending discounts November 04, 2015 This Veterans Day, patriotic businesses across the country are honoring our veterans with discounts. The list below only includes businesses that contacted the VFW directly regarding their...
