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IT’S ABOUT YOU!!!

IT’S ABOUT YOU!!!. Who We Are. Created in 1970 by a group of senior NCOs Incorporated in Jackson, Mississippi in 1972 Created to give a voice on Capitol Hill for Enlisted National Guard issues

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IT’S ABOUT YOU!!!

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  1. IT’S ABOUT YOU!!!

  2. Who We Are Created in 1970 by a group of senior NCOs Incorporated in Jackson, Mississippi in 1972 Created to give a voice on Capitol Hill for Enlisted National Guard issues We do not have to make a choice who we support – we know! The Enlisted men and women of the National Guard!

  3. Where We Are Today National headquarters located in Alexandria, Virginia President of The Military Coalition Co-chair Military Coalition Guard/Reserve Committee Largest Enlisted Reserve Component Organization

  4. Why Do We Need Associations? • They bring together like-minded individuals for the purposes of on-going professional development; the sharing of ideas and experiences; and to enjoy the benefits of strength in numbers and a united voice. • They provide professional staff members to help carry-out the mission of the organization; to serve as advocates and representatives for legislative issues; to administer the day-to-day operations of the organization; and to serve as a resource to the membership.

  5. The Military Coalitionwww.themilitarycoalition.org Formed to work on compensation and benefits issues for service members and veterans, and their families Speaks with one powerful voice to lawmakers 35 member associations, representing almost 6 million members

  6. September 2010 TOTAL MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS

  7. Top Legislative Issues 2010 Personnel: Early Retirement & Retroactivity to 9/11 Health Care: No TRICARE Fee Increases & TRR Veterans Status & Employment Readiness & Equipment Shortages Concurrent Receipt MGIB and Post 9-11 Educational Improvements & Reform Military Construction

  8. TRICARE Access 180 days from mobilization More full-time support New GI Bill Education Benefits Tuition Stipend Books Tutors What Have We Done For You Lately?

  9. Lower TRICARE Reserve Select Fees TRS Member-Only coverage: $49.62 per month. TRS Member-and-Family coverage: $197.65 per month. HR 4887 TRICARE Affirmation Act – signed into law S 1963 Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 – signed into law What Have We Done For You Lately?

  10. No TRICARE Fee Increases Under age 65 retirees Higher Pharmacy co-pays TRICARE for Life enrollment fees There are currently concerns over the looming 21% cuts in Medicare payments to physicians since TRICARE rates are based on Medicare rates What Have We Done For You Lately?

  11. M-DAY E-4 with 4 years of service - gains an additional $10.00 per MUTA 4, and a $36.00 increase in AT (Annual Training) pay. E-6 with 8 years of service – gains an additional $13.00 per MUTA 4, and a $50.00 increase in AT pay. E-9 with 25 years of service – gains an additional $23.00 per MUTA 4, and a $68.00 increase in AT pay AGRS E-4 over 4 years of service – gains $73.00 a month E-6 over 8 years of service – gains $101.00 a month E-9 over 20 years of service – gains $176.00 a month MilTechs GS-6 Step 1– gains $452 a year GS-8 Step 1 – gains $556 a year GS-7 Step 1– gains $502 a year GS-9 Step 1 – gains $614 a year

  12. An Additional .5% Pay Raise Over the President’s Request of only 1.4% Elimination of BAH-II TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR) Implementation National Guard Employer Tax Credits National Guard/Veteran Health Care Issues Physical/Dental/Mental What We’re Working On!

  13. What We’re Working On! • TRICARE Access upon Alert including Dental • Currentlaw allows access 180 days from mobilization. • Increase from 90 days • Early Retirement Retroactivity to 9-11-2001 • Estimate CBO cost 2.1 Billion over 10 years • Eliminate fiscal year catch

  14. What We’re Working On! • Restore Montgomery GI Bill Chapter 1606 from 24% to 47% of Active duty rate. • Leveling of Grades/Ranks in the ANG (Air National Guard); Receiving briefings on the proposals to level rank and grade structure in ANG. Enlisted Air Crews affected mostly. • Veteran’s Status & Employment

  15. AGR Bonuses in all Combat Zones: NGB regulations prohibit bonuses not in law. Mil Tech Bonuses: NGB regulations prohibit bonuses not in law. More Full-time support for both ARNG and ANG. Income Protection for Federal Employees. What We’re Working On!

  16. Reduce retirement age to 55: One year early retirement for every two years over twenty (years of service). Additional C-17s for the ANG. Replacement for the KC-135 Tanker. What We’re Working On!

  17. Does your State have an Active Grass Roots Legislative program? Does your State actively send “The Call” out to its members? Do “YOU” actively send letters and emails to your member of the Congress? 13 Legislative Alerts - “The Call” - sent out so far in 2010 Grassroots Legislative Support

  18. Responding to “THE CALL”

  19. Write or Call your Representatives in Congress. www.eangus.org, Legislative tab, “The Call” Fill in your zip code and hit “Go” You’ve just made a difference! Do you Want to Make a Difference?

  20. August 14 - 17, 2011 Charleston, WV Register at www.eangus.org EANGUS ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

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