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Increased fitness standards for close combat jobs.
Section 577 of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act mandates higher fitness standards for those positions in the Army [Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve] that have a propensity for close combat. This section of law only pertains to the Army and no other...
Space Guard Bill Reintroduced in the Senate
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and a bipartisan group of 11 colleagues have reintroduced the Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2024 in the Senate, according to a Jan. 31 press release from his office. Rubio and the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced...
Important Health Care Benefit Update
One of the little known provisions in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act is tucked away in section 702. It's so small; anyone could pass right over it. And the language looks so innocuous that some might think it to be a technical correction. It has a...
California Cannot Afford Not to Pass AB 46 – Statistical Data
Jeffrey L Breiten, 3rd Vice-President. Legislative Affairs, CALMOAA In light of California Governor Newsom's proposed 2024 budget, State Legislators must pass AB 46, exemption of Military Retirement from State Income Taxes or risk losing even millions more in revenue...
2024 Pay Raises
Active duty and drilling Guard and Reserve members' pay will increase 5.2% over 2023 rates. It will be the largest increase in pay in two decades. DFAS is due to issue the official pay tables in January 2024. Military pay is taxable in most States. Basic...
What to Expect from the 2nd Session of the 118th Congress
What to Expect from the 2nd Session of the 118th Congress (or what Congress will be up to from January to December 2024) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA for 2024 was signed into law on December 22, 2023 (Public Law 118-31) and will be in effect...
Open Season for Scholarships for Military Children
Applications have now opened for Fisher House Foundation’s Scholarships for Military Children program for academic year 2024 – 2025. The program, entering its 24th year, recognizes the contributions of military families to the readiness of America’s fighting force and...
Bill Would Create Air Guard Federal Tuition Program
Drill-status Air National Guardsmen would have a permanent federal tuition assistance program under bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate last week. Army Guard soldiers have long had access to federal TA, but the Air Guard has only in recent years been...
On Giving Tuesday – Give the gift of helping other National Guard members
GIVING TUESDAY - GIVE THE GIFT OF HELPING OTHERS! Giving Tuesday is right around the corner! Created in 2012, it's a day that encourages people to do good. This year, choose to give back to the Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard who are struggling to make ends...
New DD-214 Form Created for Guard, Reserve Troops
By Davis Winkie Troops across the National Guard and reserve components of all military branches will see a standardized discharge form by 2025, according to a Defense Department instruction released earlier this month. After the new policy goes into effect, members...
EANGUS Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points – NOV 2023
To: EANGUS MembersFrom: EANGUS National Office Please share the following Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points with other unit members The EANGUS Legislative Quarterly Summit is almost here! This event provides our members the opportunity to Learn about the...
California National Guard Hosts Annual Best Warrior Competition with First-Ever Airman Participant
CAMP SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, UNITED STATES 10.30.2023 Story by Spc. shae cox 69th Public Affairs Detachment CAMP SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — In a historic first, the California Army and Air National Guard jointly hosted their annual Best Warrior competition Oct....
Area 6 & 7 Mid Winter Conference – Utah
Registration is open to attend the EANGUS Area 6 & 7 Mid Winter Conference hosted by the Enlisted Association of Utah on 12 - 14 January 2024. Lodging information, registration and any additional information is located at https://eangut.org/mid-winter-conference/
CAL-EANGUS President Pens Letter to Governor to Fund AB46
On October 25, 2023, California Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (CAL-EANGUS) President Josh J. Baker penned a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom encouraging him to include the funding of AB46 when the budget is drafted. AB46, Exemption of...
Register for the Annual EANGUS Virtual 5K
Honoring and Remembering our Heroes. The EANGUS Fitness Committee is excited to hold our annual Veterans Day Virtual 5K! Register today then join us from anywhere during the week of November 4-11, 2023. All participants will receive an EANGUS Fitness Challenge long...
Nominations are open for the ESGR Freedom Award
NOMINATE YOUR EMPLOYER Submissions are now being accepted for the 2024 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. ESGR’s awards program culminates with the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award (ESFA), the highest recognition given by the U.S....
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