The Call #12-6; 27 June 2012
Introduction:
Earlier this year the Department of Defense (DoD) announced the award of the TRICARE Western Region contract to United Health, who was the highest bidder over the current contract holder and lower bidder, TriWest.
The Issue:
There is significant…
NGAI Alert #12-5; 25 June 2012
Dear NGAI Member,
For those of you who were not able to join us for our annual meeting in French Lick, you missed a great time of fun and fellowship with old friends and new. We also received some great…
The Call 12-5; 21 June 2012
Introduction:
Recently members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate introduced the Concurrent Resolutions, H. Con. Res 129 and S. Con. Res. 48, honoring the National Guard’s 375 years of service and affirming congressional support for maintaining an Operational…
NGAUS Legislative Alert #12-11; 19 June 2012
The Issue: Co-sponsor Concurrent Resolution honoring the National Guard’s 375 years of service and affirming congressional support for a permanent operational reserve as a component of the Armed Forces
Immediate Action Required: Contact your representative and senators and ask them…
The Call #12-4; 24 May 2012
Introduction:
Due to restrictions in Title 10, U.S. Code, National Guardsmen are not considered veterans unless they serve at least 180 consecutive days on Title 10 (Federal) active duty orders.
Background:
U.S. Representative Tim Walz (D-MN-1), a retired Army National…
MOAA Alert; 18 May 2012
Senate Champions Offer TRICARE Bill. Senators Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have introduced a new, bipartisan bill to prevent unfair TRICARE fee hikes.
House Acts on Defense Bill. After slogging through more than 140 amendments, the House of…
NGAUS Legislative Alert #12-10; 17 May 2012
The Issue: Support Legislative Proposal to the NDAA During Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Mark-up to HALT Retirement, Transfer and Divestment of Air National Guard Aircraft
Immediate Action Required: Contact your senators to ask them to support efforts to include…
NGAUS Legislative Alert #12-9; 14 May 2012
The Issue: Examining the award of the TRICARE Western Region contract to the higher bidder.
Immediate Action Required: Contact your Senators and Representative and ask them to examine the Department…
The CALL #12-3; 14 May 2012 Restoring PDMRA Leave
Restoring PDMRA Leave Promised to Deployed Troops to be voted on THIS WEEK
Recently, EANGUS issued a Call to Action regarding PDMRA leave that was promised to our National Guard soldiers and airmen. Congress heard our call and will be…
NGAUS Legislative Alert #12-8; 19 April 2012
The Issue: Support legislative proposals to halt the disproportional cuts to the ANG in the Air Force’s FY13 budget
Immediate Action Required: Contact your Senators and Representatives and ask them to support proposals to halt the disproportional cuts to the…