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HR 5050 VETERANS AND CONSUMERS FAIR CREDIT ACT
HR 5050 VETERANS AND CONSUMERS FAIR CREDIT ACT Three Representatives introduced this bill a couple of weeks ago. The bill would extend most of the provisions of the Military Lending Act (MLA) to all consumers. EANGUS is concerned about the gratuitous use of the word...
Every Day in Uniform Counts
Every Day in Uniform Counts The Enlisted Association of the National Guard believes that “Every Day in Uniform Counts.” Whether you are deployed to the border, attending Drill, or responding to a state emergency: if you are in uniform, your service should be...
Trump nominates former Aerospace Corporation chair to head US Air Force
The Defense Post U.S. President Donald Trump announced he had nominated a former ambassador and Arizona businesswoman to lead the Air Force. Barbara Barrett, 68, served as the U.S. ambassador to Finland from 2008 to 2009 under the George W. Bush administration. She...
Army, Air Force want merged ‘scrolling’ process to help transition between active, reserve and guard
Federal News Network The Army, Air Force and National Guard want Congress' help to change the way officers are put into their ranks in order to speed up the movement between components and to ease the burden on troops. The current legal process for officers to be...
Skills Investment
EANGUS is proud to support H.R.898, the Skills Investment Act of 2019, which would incentivize tax-free contributions from both Servicemembers and their employers into a new, dedicated savings account for education. The Post-9/11 GI Bill often doesn't cover the full...
FY20 NDAA Update
The Senate and House Armed Services Committees are scheduled to consider the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act in May and June respectively. EANGUS staff are engaging with Congressional members and staff in hopes of garnering favorable policy in the...
Fighting for Air Guard Federal Tuition Assistance
The Enlisted Association of the National Guard through our Veterans Education Project will be releasing a video of Student Veterans talking about the lack of Federal Tuition Assistance for Air National Guard Service members. We are engaging with Congress to rally...
Trump Announces $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ Checks to Be Sent to Members of the Military
The Hill President Trump said Dec. 17 his administration would send $1,776 “warrior dividend” checks to members of the military, crediting tariffs and the passage of a massive GOP tax and spending bill earlier this year.
Lamontagne Nominated for Vice Chief, Guardsman for Top JAG, New ANG Director Picked
By Chris Gordon Gen. John D. Lamontagne has been nominated by President Donald Trump to become Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, a job that has been vacant since February. Brig. Gen. Christopher A. Eason, currently commander of the Oklahoma Air National Guard, has...
New CMSAF Pledges High Standards, Better Resources for Airmen
By Matthew Cox Upon assuming his post, new Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Wolfe said he will prioritize high standards and pledged to ensure Airmen of all specialties get the equipment they need to project U.S. airpower.
Troops to Get 3.8% Pay Raise Under Proposed Defense Bill
Military Times U.S. service members will receive a 3.8% pay increase beginning Jan. 1 under the final version of the annual defense bill announced by the House and Senate on Dec. 7.
West Virginia, Nation Pay Respects to Ambushed Guardsmen
West Virginia communities and officials are honoring the two members of the state’s National Guard who were shot in Washington, D.C. last week, lauding their dedication to serving their country. Army Guard Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died from her wounds on Thanksgiving...
Record Government Shutdown Ends, Pentagon Employees to Return
By Greg Hadley and Matthew Cox President Donald Trump signed legislation reopening the federal government late Nov. 12, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The move sets the stage for tens of thousands of defense civilians to return to work and guarantees...
Air Force Chief OKs Daily Callsign Nametags, Friday Morale T-Shirts
By Matthew Cox Air Force Chief of Staff Kenneth S. Wilsbach is allowing Airmen to wear unit pride T- shirts on Fridays and aircrew to wear nametags with their callsigns daily. The morale- boosting gesture is one of his first official acts as Chief and comes at a time...
Senate Passes Bill to End Shutdown, Keep Air Force Working on E-7
By Courtney Albon and Greg Hadley The Senate voted Nov. 10 to approve a stopgap funding bill that would reopen the federal government and keep it funded through January, a significant step toward ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
Wilsbach Confirmed as Air Force Chief
By Greg Hadley Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach was confirmed as the 24th Air Force Chief of Staff Oct. 30 by unanimous consent. Shortly before, his predecessor, Gen. David W. Allvin, was "clapped" out of the Pentagon, 10 weeks after he unexpectedly announced his retirement...
White House Finds 11th-Hour Shutdown Workaround to Pay Troops—for Now
Axios President Trump's budget team raided three different financial accounts to make sure U.S. troops are paid Oct. 31 as the government shutdown continues, White House officials tell Axios.
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