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EANGUS Conference Update
Please see the attached press release regarding the July 28 incident at the Grand Sierra Resort, the location of our upcoming 54th Annual Conference. Our National Team and Nevada Host State Team have been in active coordination with local law enforcement, military...
EANGUS Executive Council Update
CSM (Ret.) Robert Sweeney has resigned from his role as EANGUS president after careful consideration and consultation from his health care team. In a letter to the Executive Council, Sweeney said, “It has truly been an honor to...
Urgent: SB 694 Needs Your Voice — Appropriations Committee Push
A growing number of unaccredited individuals and companies are illegally charging veterans for help with their initial VA claims—violating federal law and preying on those who have sacrificed the most. These so-called "claim sharks" often operate without proper...
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...
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