Newsroom
Professionals Belong to Professional Organizations
Step Up to Serve: Apply to Be an EANGUS Area Director
Are you ready to take your leadership and advocacy to the next level? EANGUS is now accepting nominations for Area Directors, and this is your opportunity to represent California and our Area on the EANGUS Executive Committee. If you’re passionate about supporting...
2025 Scholarship Recipients — Supporting the Next Generation of Leaders
CAL EANGUS is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 CAL EANGUS Scholarship, each awarded a $1,000 cash scholarship to use as they wish toward their educational goals. Whether for tuition, supplies, or personal development, these scholarships are designed to...
CAL EANGUS Summer Newsletter Hitting Mailboxes Soon
CAL EANGUS Summer Newsletter Hitting Mailboxes Soon – Here's Your Sneak Peek! The wait is almost over—the latest printed edition of the CAL EANGUS Newsletter is on its way to member mailboxes across California and the Nation! Packed with updates, highlights, and...
Staying Connected: Highlights from the June 2025 Sergeants Major Association Newsletter
The Sergeants Major Association of California (SMAofCA) continues to set the standard for connection, tradition, and leadership within California’s senior enlisted community. Their June 2025 newsletter offers a comprehensive look at recent updates, upcoming...
California Veterans Take a Stand: SB 694 Advances to Judiciary Committee
SACRAMENTO, CA — Veterans across California scored an important legislative win this week as Senate Bill 694 – The Veteran Benefits Protection Act, passed out of the Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee and was referred to the Assembly Judiciary Committee...
California Takes Historic Step Toward Tax Relief for Military Retirees and Surviving Spouses
CAL EANGUS Among Key Veteran Organizations Advocating for Change Sacramento, CA – June 30, 2025 — In a long-awaited victory for California's veteran community, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the 2025-26 State Budget, marking a historic milestone in the fight for...
Call to Conference 2025
The 54th Annual Conference of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) convenes at the Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E 2nd Street, Reno, NV from Monday, 11 August through Thursday 14 August 2025. Click below for the full memorandum:
California Veterans Take the Capitol: All Vets Day 2025 Delivers Powerful Advocacy and Connection
On June 11, 2025, veteran leaders from across California converged in Sacramento for All Veterans Capitol Advocacy Day, a signature event hosted by the California State Commanders Veterans Council (CSCVC). Held at the March Fong Eu Secretary of State Building, this...
Legislative Outlook: Mid-Year Report on Veterans Policy in California – June 2025
As California grapples with a shrinking budget and federal policy uncertainty, the CSCVC All Vets Day Legislative Report outlines the challenges and opportunities facing veterans across the state. Authored by Legislative Advocate Seth Reeb, the report provides a...
Update on the Military Tax exemption
Exciting news for all Veteran Retirees! The Senate Budget Subcommittee #4 has adopted the Governor’s military retirement pay exemption language (RN 2510165), which means that military retirement pay may soon be exempt from state taxes. This is a critical step...
Drill Talking Points June 2025
It was November 2023 when the last edition of the EANGUS Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Point was published. Given the significant developments within the Department of Defense, the National Guard, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, it is crucial to communicate...
Assembly approves Ramos military retiree tax exemption bill; measure heads to Senate
SACRAMENTO—Assembly lawmakers today overwhelmingly approved a bill to grant military retirees and their dependents up to $20,000 as a state tax exemption. Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) introduced the bill, AB 53, earlier this year. Ramos said, “I am...
Synopsis for CAL EANGUS Members – Legislative Update May 2025
As we progress through the 2025–26 legislative session, significant developments are taking place in Sacramento, with a number of promising veteran-related bills making their way through the legislative process. The Governor’s May Revise has introduced new...
Contact your Legislator on AB 53 (Military Retirement Pay)
California is at risk of losing more of its highly skilled military retirees to other states due to outdated tax policies. AB 53 (Ramos) will finally exempt military retirement pay and Survivor Benefit Plan payments from state income taxes, ensuring that our veterans...
Statewide Veterans for Capitol Advocacy Day – June 11, 2025
CAL EANGUS is proud to announce our sponsorship and participation in the upcoming All Veterans Capitol Advocacy Day, hosted by the California State Commanders Veterans Council (CSCVC). This important event will take place on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the March Fong...
Military Tax exemption is still a priority for the Governor in the May revise!
Governor Gavin Newsom has officially included a military retirement tax exemption in the 2025–26 California state budget proposal. For the first time, California is poised to join every other state in providing a state income tax exemption for military retirees and...
Corporate Sponsors
Want to learn more?
Want to learn more about the only Professional Organization that fights for the rights and entitlements of the Enlisted California Guardsman? Request us to come to you. We can provide a briefing to Yellow Ribbon Events, Family Days, Job Fairs, Unit Training Assemblies/Commander’s Calls, etc. We can brief the unit on the benefits of belonging to professional organizations and how their membership directly impacts their benefits.
