National Guard Association of Washington (NGAW)

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National Guard Association of Washington (NGAW)

• Membership

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What is the National Guard Association of
Washington? (NGAW)

• The NGAW is a private non-profit professional
  organization incorporated in 1891 that is
  comprised of officer and enlisted members both
  currently serving and retired, and organized at
  the state level for the purpose of lobbying for,
  and securing the most effective legislation
  maximizing Washington State Guardsmember benefits
  and resources.
• The NGAW is tied and partnered at the national
  level with the National Guard Association of the
  United States (NGAUS) representing officers and
  the Enlisted Association of the United States
  (EANGUS) representing the enlisted force.
• When you join the NGAW you are also joining your
  corresponding national level organization.

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Our Vision

• To be a visible and vocal advocate for our
  members, to pursue policies that protect
  benefits, enhance entitlements, and preserve the
  future of our Guard.

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Why should you be a part of NGAW?

• Gain access to the most up-to-date information
  that affects your military career and benefits
• Track federal and state legislative developments
  that impact the Guard
• Be part of the voice that bring us the political
  influence and resources
• Professional development and education
• Formal coaching or mentoring relationships with
  more experienced people who provide guidance and
  useful insights
• Opportunities to access and network with other
  professionals and leaders
• Youll make valuable professional contacts
• You are not just a member of an association, you
  are a voice for your generation and future
  generations to come
• If you want to preserve our benefits in the
  National Guard, you must get involved!

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We are YOUR ONLY VOICE that fights directly for
better training, equipment, pay, and benefits
specifically for Washington Guardsman!But... we
are only as effective as the number of active
members we have in our organization!
Membership matters, and it means power on
Capitol Hill.
Be part of a collective voice your
representatives cant ignore and can clearly
understand!
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Whats at risk?

• Drill Pay
• Retirement Pay
• Force Structure
• Tuition Assistance
• TRICARE Benefits
• Your Military Equipment
• Jobs (M-Day/Technician/AGR)

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We have made such progress.

• Many company grade and junior field grade
  officers do not remember when Citizen
  Soldiers/Airmen had a pink ID card and could only
  visit the PX or Commissary once a month were
  only offered 10K of life insurance (only while
  at drill or annual training) no ID card for
  spouses (unless you were AGR) drill pay was
  quarterly organizational equipment was World War
  II, Korean or Vietnam War vintage GI Bill and
  other education benefits were not offered
  TRICARE benefits were only offered to AGRs.
• We have come a long way and had to fight for ALL
  of these changes, with NGAW and NGAUS leading the
  way!
• Some of the bad proposals being discussed right
  now
• Your drill pay cut by half to make it more
  "equitable pay for similar service" as the active
  component. Do you think you deserve ½ of your pay
  for your service?
• Your veteran status in jeopardy. Retire from the
  National Guard, but not earn the title of
  "Veteran of the Armed Forces" unless you have
  served on Title 10 active duty beyond training
  purposes this will exclude them from Title 38
  (Veteran's Benefits). No education benefits?
  Sound equitable?
• Your unit cut from the force? Significant force
  structure cuts for the Air National Guard and
  uncertainty for the Army National Guard.

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Past accomplishments ..

• Veterans Preference Legislation in the State of
  Washington
• Technician Furloughs Exempted National Guard and
  Reserve Techs from sequester cuts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Cyber Warrior Act of 2013
• NGAWs State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI)
• Overturned Air National Guard Cuts
• TRICARE benefits for National Guard members who
  are unemployed

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What is the NGAW working on

• Stop attempts to cut drill pay
• Minimize technician furloughs
• Protect current benefits (TRICARE, BAH,
  Retirements)
• Demand Veterans Status for retired National Guard
• Prevent the loss of equipment and missions
• Educational benefits and reduced to free tuition
  for our States Soldiers and Airmen
• Free State Discover Pass for all WA Guardsmen
• Free hunting and fishing licenses
• Co sponsor for First Responder license plates
• Protect over a decade of readiness by stoping
  regression to a strategic reserve

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Membership Benefits

• The only organization that lobbies directly on
  National Guard Affairs and Issues
• Lobbies at a State level on your behalf. NGAW is
  your voice at the Washington State Legislature.
  Each year we fight for your benefits
• Serves as a strong advocate for the National
  Guard, all Guard members, Guard Families, and the
  Guard community
• NGAW holds an annual conference each year to
  conduct business, approve resolutions, and
  interface with vendors. We approve resolutions
  and forward them to NGAUS
• NGAW provides SSLI (State Sponsored Life
  Insurance) to all Washington Guard members (1000
  min.)
• NGAW has a scholarship program

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How you can help.

• Become an active member
• Attend a board meeting
• 1st Wednesday of the month in AGO conference room
  at 1700)
• Help with one of the NGAW committees
• Talk to your legislators in your district about
  proposals that concern you and tell them about
  the National Guard and your story
• Take action when Calls to Action are emailed
  out
• Get involved and help shape our future
• Educate others about the NGAW and ask them to
  get involved with their military career by
  joining the NGAW

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QUESTIONS?
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Join online at WWW.NGAW.ORG or contact an NGAW
representative at 253-584-5411