Pay and Benefits

Washington Report

April 30, 2024

New Handbook Lets Guardsmen See TRICARE Plans

A new handbook exists to help National Guardsmen and Reservists choose their TRICARE health care coverage, according to the Defense Health Agency.

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April 16, 2024

Bill Would Open TRICARE to Guard Federal Workers

More than 100,000 drilling National Guardsmen and Reservists who are full-time federal employees would be eligible to purchase TRICARE Reserve Select health care under legislation introduced in both the House and Senate last week.

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Washington Report

March 19, 2024

NGAUS Appeals to Congress for Health Care, Benefits Parity

The NGAUS president shared with Congress the paradox facing the National Guard when it comes to readiness.

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March 12, 2024

Bills Would Provide Guard with GI Bill Credit Parity

National Guardsmen and Reservists would earn credit toward Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits for nearly every day they spend in uniform under legislation...

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February 06, 2024

NGAUS: DoD 'Slow Rolling' Will of Congress on S&I Pay Parity

NGAUS has appealed to Congress to investigate why the Pentagon's implementation plans for National Guard and Reserve special- and incentive-pay parity...

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Washington Report

December 19, 2023

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...

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GI Bill Parity

Since 9/11, the National Guard has transformed from a strategic reserve to an operational force. Guardsmen deploy overseas, respond to disasters at home, conduct cyber operations, and secure the homeland—often alongside Active Component forces. Yet, when it comes to GI Bill benefits, not all service counts.

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Washington Report

November 07, 2023

Free Meals, Special Deals Available on Veterans Day

Many restaurants, retailers and recreational areas nationwide will honor veterans and current service members with free meals and other special deals...

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Washington Report

October 31, 2023

Lawmakers: Provide Guard, Reserve Parental Leave Parity

A bipartisan group of lawmakers from both chambers of Congress wants National Guardsmen and Reservists to have the same parental leave benefits as...

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Washington Report

October 31, 2023

Guardsmen, Reservists Get Fewer VA Claims Approved

National Guardsmen and Reservists are less likely than active-duty personnel to get their disability claims approved by the Department of Veterans...

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Washington Report

October 17, 2023

Veterans, Military Retirees to Get 3.2% COLA Boost

Veterans on disability and military retirees will receive the same 3.2% cost-of-living increase in 2024 that federal officials announced last week for...

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Washington Report

July 06, 2023

Spouses Seminar Planned for NGAUS Conference

NGAUS has added a special breakout session for spouses featuring presentations on family issues to the 145th General Conference & Exhibition agenda...

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