Re-Post from DVIDShub.net story by Eric Durr: LATHAM, N.Y.–Command Chief Master Sgt. Amy Giaquinto, was the first woman to serve as Command Chief of the New York Air National Guard’s 5,800 members when she took on that job in 2016. Now she’s got two more firsts to her name. In October, the Ballston Spa, N.Y.,
Re-Posted from Military.com | 20 Nov 2017 | by Amy Bushatz A rule allowing troops to transfer their post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their children or spouse may soon see changes, a Defense Department official said in testimony submitted to lawmakers last week. “The Department of Defense intends to issue a policy change to the
The Department of Education will be holding informational webinars regarding the ITT closure and the way forward. Effective Sep 6, 2016, ITT Technical Institute has discontinued operations at ALL campuses. What does this mean for your GI Bill benefits? This means you can no longer receive GI Bill benefits, including the monthly housing allowance, for
GET THE EANGUS APP. This will provide you with the latest information as things change. The EANGUS Conference is not being cancelled, and due to an outpouring of support from the State Associations, National Guard volunteers are coming to Louisiana to roll up their sleeves and contribute to the relief efforts. While there is
At long last, the EANGUS App has arrived. It is ready to support our attendees at the 45th Annual Conference and our membership all year long. If you see something that you would like to have added to the App, let us know! Currently on the App: Past Presidents of both EANGUS and the Auxiliary
Congress easily passed last week legislation to create an identification card for all honorably discharged service members. Supporters say the bill, now awaiting the signature of the president, will allow veterans to quickly prove their honorable service if they are asked. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., who said it proves Congress
Can you spare 15 seconds for a National Guard Soldier? It is apparent that the only way to stop the harassment of National Guard Soldiers over GRAP is through the political arena, where it began. Click Here for press release from Senator Claire McCaskill’s Office that refers to “up to 100 Million” in fraud. Click
WASHINGTON (May 20, 2016) — The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States today released the following statement by Sgt. Maj. (ret) Frank Yoakum, the EANGUS Executive Director. The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States, EANGUS, believes the unwarranted and baseless investigations by the Army’s Criminal Investigation Command
Keep in mind that this story focuses on only one aspect of the entire retirement reform language. In total, the reforms will provide more benefit to the National Guard than what was currently being made available. Financial experts are telling the Pentagon that the reformed military retirement plan would shortchange career service members, especially those
Oregon National Guard Specialist Alek Skarlatos was awarded the EANGUS Humanitarian Award for the heroic actions he took to subdue a terrorist and save countless lives while traveling in Europe. Bobby Jones and John Harris presented the award to Skarlatos at the Oregon National Guard State Conference in Bend Oregon. Skarlatos, who is from Roseburg,
