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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California is at risk of losing more of its highly skilled military retirees to other states due to outdated tax policies.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...
EANGUS Appoints CSM (Ret) John Gipe as Executive Director
EANGUS is proud to announce the appointment of Command Sergeant Major (Retired) John Gipe as its new Executive Director. With an impressive military career that includes leadership experience at the highest levels, Gipe brings exceptional expertise in strategic...
GM Financial expands financial education resources support with the EANGUS
New commitment to promote financial wellness for service members. FORT WORTH, TEXAS, April 17, 2025 – This month, GM Financial became a financial literacy affiliate with the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS), part of a...
Gen. Dan Caine confirmed as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
General Dan Caine was confirmed as the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in a Senate vote early Friday morning. Caine began his career at the Virginia Military Institute in the ROTC program in 1990. Since then, he has held a number of positions in the National Guard,...
CAL EANGUS Surpasses 2,000 Members: A Milestone of Strength and Advocacy
The California Enlisted Association of the National Guard (CAL EANGUS) is proud to announce a major membership milestone — surpassing 2,000 active members. This achievement represents not only the growing strength of our Association, but also the collective voice of...
CAL EANGUS Hosts Successful Member Appreciation Night at Padres Game
Last week, CAL EANGUS hosted a Member Appreciation Night at the San Diego Padres game, bringing together 45 members for an evening of camaraderie, baseball, and fun. The event provided a well-deserved break for attendees, allowing them to connect outside of meetings...
CAL EANGUS Helps Raise Over $40,000 for National Guard Relief Foundation
The California Enlisted Association (CAL EANGUS) launched a critical initiative, Operation SoCal Rebuild, to provide financial relief to National Guard members impacted by the devastating Southern California wildfires. This matching donation campaign, which concluded...
VIDEO: Press Conference With Veterans & Lawmakers Urging Passage of AB 53
SACRAMENTO – Retired veterans and a bipartisan group of legislators from both houses today called for passage of AB 53 that would grant uniformed retirees and their survivors a state tax exemption on their military pensions. Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San...
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