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“The only association dedicated to the Enlisted men and women of the National Guard”. 2 November 2009. Legislative Report. 2010 NDAA signed by the President Gray Area TRICARE .5% increase over PB These reports are posted to the Web Site. END STRENGTH: ARNG 358,200 (+5,600)
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“The only association dedicated to the Enlisted men and women of the National Guard”. 2 November 2009
Legislative Report 2010 NDAA signed by the President Gray Area TRICARE .5% increase over PB These reports are posted to the Web Site
END STRENGTH: ARNG 358,200 (+5,600) ANG 106,700 (-56)
AGR END STRENGTH: ARNG 32,060 (0) ANG 14,555 (+195)
MilTech Positions: ARNG 27,210 (0) ANG 22,313 (-139)
Non-Dual Status Technicians ARNG 1600 ANG 350
Additional National Guard member on the Defense Military Family Readiness Council. Establishment of the “Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act”
NDAA provides for travel expenses when mobilization training is suspended for five or more days. (both ways) Continuation on Active Duty: Reserve component members during physical disability evaluation following mobilization
NG Youth Challenge: Changes matching funds. Increases DoD share of program from 60% to 75% of the costs.
Pay increase 3.4% (.5% more than requested by the President)
OVER 1 YEAR 700 Billion for Bank Bailout (yes) 3 Billion for Cash for Clunkers (yes) 1 Trillion for Health Care (no doubt) Retro-activity Early Retirement for your service 2.1 billion over 10 years (NO) Retro-Activity Early Retirement
Allows Gray Area Retirees, (Individuals who have retired but are not yet drawing retired pay) to purchase TRICARE Standard at the full rate. Gray Area Retiree TRICARE
Expands Health care coverage for Mobilized Guard and Reserve from 90 days to 180 pre-Mob Expanded Pre-Mobilization Health Care
Prohibits DoD from imposing an increase in TRICARE Inpatient fees. Previous prohibition expired on 30 Sep 09 DoD implemented the increase. EANGUS and other member organizations immediately contacted Capitol Hill and it was written into the NDAA prohibiting the increase until 30 Sep 2010 TRICARE Inpatient Fee’s
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!
August 8-12, 2010 ST. Louis, MO Register at www.eangus.org EANGUS ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION