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An important message from SEA Tony Whitehead, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief, National Guard Bureau.
You are not alone. If you’re struggling, please reach out to the Veterans/Military Crisis Line by dialing 988, or Text 838255
There's just one week left to set up your tax-deductible donation to the National Guard Relief Foundation via payroll deduction and the Combined Federal Campaign. The CFC deadline is next Saturday, 14 January 2023.
EANGUS is committed to helping National Guard members and families when they have a devastating personal loss or financial hardship; however, with the recent natural disasters and continued economic challenges, the number of requests for emergency assistance increased significantly in 2022. As a result, we need your help so that we will have the funds available in 2023 to provide grants to those National Guard families who are really struggling financially.
The Combined Federal Campaign provides a means for full-time National Guard members and all Federal Employees to donate to the charity of their choice through payroll deduction. Go to https://cfcgiving.opm.gov, scan the QR Code below, or contact your Unit/Wing Representative for more assistance, and CHOOSE CHARITY CODE 11859.
Donations to the EANGUS WCFA National Guard Relief Foundation can also be accepted directly on our website at www.eangus-wcfa.org/donation-3/ If you've made a donation or signed up for the CFC, "Thank You!" We appreciate your support!
2023 Scholarship Season Now Open
Great educational opportunities for EANGUS members and their dependents!
The EANGUS Scholarship Program offers the award of many full-tuition scholarships
provided by our partner institutions, as well as our $2,000 CSM Virgil Williams Scholarships and $1,000 Patriot Scholarships funded by corporate and individual donations.
Our scholarship program is one of the primary benefits we offer to our members and their dependents. Each year, we award multiple scholarships with a total value of over $500,000.
The deadline to apply for most EANGUS scholarships is 1 APRIL 2022. Please refer to the EANGUS Scholarship page for specific scholarship details and application deadlines for each institution and scholarship we offer.
Scholarships Offered & How to Apply
https://eangus.org/scholarship-information/
EANGUS Roll Call
Drill Weekend Talking Points
JAN 2023
https://eangus.org/eangus-roll-call-drill-weekend-talking-points-jan-2023/
The upcoming year is going to be critical for the EANGUS Legislative Team. We have a lot of work ahead of us, in the legislative field. We have multiple pieces of legislation we were working on during the 117th. Now that the 118th is in session, we need YOUR HELP at the Legislative Workshop and continued help with responses to Calls-to-Action.
Your Voice on Capitol Hill matters.
Membership matters!
Area 4 Director Eugene Bradley at the National Office today!
EANGUS New Patriot
Fall/Winter 2022 Edition
Happy New Year!
https://eangus.org/eangus-new-patriot-fall-winter-2022-edition/
As the year comes to a close, the National Guard remains ready to meet state and federal missions and satisfy overseas security requirements. Read about a few of the many missions and contributions made by the men and women of the National Guard in 2022.
ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Guard’s footprint on domestic and international events continued in 2022, highlighting its transformation from a Cold War strategic reserve to the combat reserve of the
** Are you still looking for options to make that end-of-year tax deductible donation?
** Did you plan on making a donation on on November 29th, but forgot?
** Would you like to help National Guard members and their families who are struggling, have a personal hardship, or suffer a catastrophic loss?
Look no further! Please make your end of year donation to the EANGUS We Care for America, National Guard Relief Foundation. Every little bit helps, and all donations will go directly to providing emergency grants to National Guard members in need. Thank you for your support and Happy New Year!
https://eangus-wcfa.org/donation-3/
Wishing all of the United States Space Force and , and their families a very Happy 3rd Birthday!
2022 Holiday Message from the Chief NGB, General Daniel Hokanson and Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief, SEA Tony Whitehead.
This year, you've been Always Ready, Always There -- and you have made a difference. Never doubt your impact, and never doubt how much you mean to those around you. Thank you being part of our National Guard family. We wish you and your families a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season!
"Thank you" to all those who supported our fundraiser for the EANGUS We Care for America, National Guard Relief Foundation. Today is the day those wreaths were laid on the graves of veterans at cemeteries across the entire United States.
Wreaths Across America ("WAA") coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on Decembe...
And here's our "feel good" story to end the week....
The Alaska National Guard carried on its holiday tradition of conducting Operation Santa Claus throughout the month of November 2022. In its 67th year, Operation Santa Claus delivered 3,850 pounds of gifts and countless smiles to 581 children in Scammon Bay, Minto and Nuiqsut. The operation is possible through the 53-year partnership with the Salvation Army and community partners who donate, help wrap gifts and spend hours personalizing each child’s gift with a holiday card.
The Alaska National Guard carried on its holiday tradition of conducting Operation Santa Claus throughout the month of November 2022. In its 67th year, Operation Santa Claus delivered 3,850 pounds of gifts and countless smiles to 581 children in Scammon Bay, Minto and Nuiqsut. The operation is possi...
The Department of Veterans Affairs has started processing disability compensation claims for veterans who are eligible under the PACT Act and have a terminal illness, weeks before processing is set to begin for all veterans covered by the law. The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. In addition to terminally ill veterans, anyone with cancer; experiencing homelessness; older than 85; experiencing financial hardship; or a Medal of Honor or Purple Heart recipient will have processing priority.
If you have questions about the PACT Act and your eligibility, read more here, contact your local VA, or attend one of the virtual PACT Act sessions being conducted by the VA in every State across the nation this week.
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it has started considering claims from veterans with fatal illnesses and will begin processing the remainder starting Jan. 1.
For your information -- the VA's Veterans Benefits Guide, published by Stars & Stripes.
https://epub.stripes.com/?issue=VBA_091222
December's edition of "13 Ways to Lead" with ANG Command Chief Maurice Williams, is out! Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts....
Eps. 12 "Leading by Being Flexible" of the 13 Ways to Lead podcast is available now!
Command Chief Williams discusses the importance of being adaptable and open to change with Senior Master Sgt. Saul Soto-Sanchez, executive assistant and Air National Guard liaison to CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass.
Available now wherever you get your podcasts. Listen, leave a review & subscribe. 🔗https://ngpa.us/21050
The Combined Federal Campaign season closes on January 14, 2023, so there's just one month left! If you're a federal employee or full-time AGR member, you have the opportunity to Be the Face of Change by donating to your charity of choice via payroll deduction. We encourage you to support the EANGUS WCFA National Guard Relief Foundation and select charity code 11859. Use the QR code below or go to: https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/welcome
.....sharing NGB's 386th Birthday Video Message!
On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America organized in Massachusetts. Based upon an order of the Massachusetts Bay Colony’s General Court, the colony’s militia was organized into three permanent regiments to defend the colony. Thus, December 13, 1636, marks the beginning of the organized militia, and the birth of the National Guard.
Over the last 20 years, the National Guard has transformed from a strategic reserve to an operational force. Today, National Guard Soldiers and Airmen answer the call of both State and Nation. The National Guard is “Always Ready, Always There”, and has completed over one million overseas deployments since 9-11 while also supporting every State mission assigned including the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires, civil disturbances, and hurricanes.
EANGUS is proud to recognize the outstanding service and sacrifice of the men and women of the National Guard – Happy 386th Birthday!
EANGUS extends our congratulations and welcomes the next Sergeant Major of the Army, Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Weimer who was selected to succeed Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston, who will depart the role in August 2023.
Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Michael Weimer currently serves as the top NCO for Army Special Operations Command.
REMINDER: TRICARE Open Season ends on Tuesday, Dec. 13. This is the last day you can make changes to your coverage taking effect Jan. 1, 2023. If you want to enroll in or change plans, you only have a few days left to act.
Time is running out to evaluate your 2023 health care coverage. TRICARE Open Season ends on Tuesday, Dec. 13. This is the last day you can make changes to your coverage taking effect Jan. 1.
December is filled with the festive holiday spirit of Christmas as we celebrate with Family, Friends, and colleagues. The Membership of EANGUS is a Family – and in the spirit of gift-giving, the Membership Committee has provided the following “25 Days of Membership” ideas for you or your state association to consider during the month of December.
Help us reach our goal of 40,000 members by 31 December 2022!
These membership ideas can be implemented at any level, by anyone. The Membership Committee invites each of you to consider selecting one or more of these ideas as an individual or group effort to enhance our membership number. Contact: [email protected]
Download the 25 days of Membership PDF at:https://multibriefs.com/briefs/eangus/25daysofmembership.pdf
The U.S. Army awarded Bell the contract to build a replacement for the UH-60 Black Hawk.
The Army announced Bell as the victor in the longstanding Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) competition to replace the Army's aging fleet of Black Hawk helicopters, marking the branch's largest rotorcraft purchase in more than 30 years.
Pennsylvania Aasociation in the house: Eric, the Rettews, and Ronda.
Thank you for the visit!
Today, we remember and honor the service and sacrifice of all of the men and women lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941
Congress came together recently to put a provision into the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, allowing troops to access the Tour of Duty online job board from their smartphones and other personal devices.
Reserve component soldiers won't need to be on a government computer to look for active duty slots on the Tour of Duty site.
CALL TO ACTION:
S.5142, the Healthcare for our Troops Act.
EANGUS strongly supports this legislation which would provide access to zero-cost TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) insurance to Reserve Component (RC) servicemembers. Additionally, this legislation expands TRS eligibility to RC servicemembers currently working for the federal government in their civilian capacity. Senate Bill 5142 serves as a companion bill to HR 3512, which was introduced by Reps. Andy Kim (NJ-03) and Trent Kelly (MS-01) in 2021.
Please write to your Senators and ask them to support this bill.! We also request that you share this information with other National Guard members, families, and supporters who can also use our Call to Action to send a letter.
https://eangus.org/legislative-action-center/
EANGUS Roll Call
Drill Weekend Talking Points
DEC 2022
https://eangus.org/eangus-roll-call-drill-weekend-talking-points-dec-2022/
"Thank You!" to those who donated to the National Guard Relief Foundation for this year's ! If you missed it, it's not too late! You can make a donation at any time at: www.eangus-wcfa.org/donation-3/ and check out the other ways you can donate!
If you know a National Guard Soldier or Airman who needs emergency financial assistance, please refer them to our website at www.eangus-wcfa.org/ We are committed to helping them and appreciate your support of our mission!
On November 29th, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Healthcare for Our Troops Act, bipartisan legislation to provide premium-free medical insurance coverage for members of the National Guard and Reserve. This Senate Bill is a companion bill to the bipartisan legislation (H.R. 3512) introduced last year in the House of Representatives led by Rep. Kim (D-NJ) and Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS).
Providing no-cost healthcare for National Guard members has been a top priority for EANGUS for the last two years, and we will continue to push for this benefit on behalf of the over 400,000 National Guardsmen who are currently serving.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the...
National Guard leaders and Guard families from more than 30 states and territories attended the more than three-hour event at the White House that included a roundtable discussion with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, and breakout sessions with White House staff, to focus on how best to support the families of all those serving in the nation’s Armed Forces.
WASHINGTON – How best to support service members and their families dominated discussion when First Lady Jill Biden hosted National Guardsmen, spouses and children at the White House Nov. 28.“For many
Each day, across the 54 States and territories, National Guard members are working hard to support their communities and protect our Nation. The National Guard Relief Foundation is there to provide emergency financial assistance when they are affected by a catastrophic personal hardship, a national disaster, or a nationwide pandemic.
With the recent national disasters and continued economic challenges, we are currently experiencing an extremely high number of applications for emergency assistance. We need your help so that we can continue to meet the needs of our National Guard members and their families.
Today is . You have the power to impact their lives today, and every day — PLEASE help us help them! Make a donation at: www.eangus-wcfa.org/donation-3/
General Hokanson, Chief, NGB speaks in Chicago about how the National Guard is working to overcome recruitment challenges.
Four-star General Daniel Hokanson says the pandemic may have hampered National Guard enrollment. The National Guard helps fight the county's wars and provides opportunities for those involved - it will pay for your education up to a Ph.D.
Did you know you could be eligible for a VA Home Loan?
EANGUS worked to have NG/Res servicemembers included in the VA Home Loan pilot program in 1992. We also supported making the VA Home Loan program permanent in 2003, and advocated to expand VA Home Loan eligibility to include Title 32 service in 2020.
Are you taking advantage of the benefits that are available to you as a National Guard member?
Guard and reserve members may be eligible for a VA loan guaranty after having completed six years of service in the Selected Reserve or if the Service member has been on active duty for 90 days.
For more information, visit the VA’s Home Loan Guaranty website, https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ and
https://benefits.va.gov/TRANSITION/docs/mlc-LGY-program.pdf or call the Loan Eligibility Center at 888-244-6711.
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is tomorrow, November 29! EANGUS is proud to be a part of this global celebration of giving. How will you give this year?
https://eangus-wcfa.org/2022/11/03/giving-tuesday-2/
Happy National Native American Heritage Day
Pictured is a great friend to EANGUS and a long time brother to me, Paul Tate, aka Bear, aka Tooahimpah.
LANGEA - Louisiana National Guard Enlisted Association joined National Guard Association of Michigan- NGAM’s 54x24 initiative!
Outstanding, LANGEA! Outstanding, MSgt Kyle Gregore!
While the National Guard takes care of the citizens of America, the National Guard Relief Foundation takes care of our National Guard men and women and their families when disaster strikes. is a global movement that kicks off the charitable season when many people focus on their end-of-year and holiday giving. During this holiday season, would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to help? It could make a world of difference to a National Guard family.
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EANGUS is pleased to announce that Detroit, Michigan has been selected as the site for the 2024 Conference!
Legislative Directors Kevin Hollinger (EANGUS) and Priya Ghosh Ahola (NGAUS) laid our EANGUS/NGAUS wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. Such an honor and privilege to attend.
Please join EANGUS in celebrating the 47th Anniversary of our Incorporation. From our inception, we have diligently focused on promoting the status, welfare and professionalism of the Enlisted members of the National Guard. Through hard work and dedication from our membership and with the support from Congress, EANGUS will continue to provide support to our National Guard Service members, veterans, and their families in order to ensure that they are taken care of. Thank you for celebrating with us, and if you would like more information on how you can help support our organization through partnerships or donations, please click this link www.eangus.org
Happy Birthday, WCFA! www.eangus-wcfa.org
Why attend the Legislative Workshop?
Yesterday we were honored to testify before Congress and give a voice to the men and women of The National Guard. Watch as we declare that, "every day in uniform counts."
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