Transcript THIS IS NGAT

National Guard Association of Texas
THIS IS NGAT
NGAT PURPOSE
•To be a premier professional organization that serves and advances the needs and interests of its
members and provides advocacy and support for the Texas Military Forces.
•To promote and support adequate National Security.
•To foster and improve the National Guard of Texas and the National Guard of the United States as a
component of the Armed Forces of the United States.
•To preserve and perpetuate the history and traditions of the National Guard of Texas.
•To further the educational opportunities of young people and to support educational, literary or scientific
activities, including the granting of educational scholarships to annual and life members of the National
Guard Association of Texas and their dependents. The Association shall provide for an Educational
Foundation to be known as the National Guard Association of Texas Educational Foundation.
NGAT HISTORY
NGAT was founded in 1959 to provide a unified voice for the Texas National Guard
and its members. Today, NGAT has a membership of over 35,000 current, former,
and retired members of the Texas Military Forces. NGAT pioneered the provision of
life insurance to the Texas National Guard, and is the designated the State
Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI) program for Texas. NGAT is a non-profit veterans
organization.
NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES (NGAUS)
PURPOSE
NGAUS is a nonpartisan organization representing nearly 45,000 current and
former Army and Air National Guard officers. Formed in 1878, NGAUS is focused
on procuring better equipment, standardized training and a more combat-ready
force by petitioning Congress for resources. Well over a century later, NGAUS has
the same mission. Our goal is to maintain the freedom and security of this nation
by guaranteeing a strong national defense through the provision of a vital,
dynamic National Guard as a part of the Total Force.
www.ngaus.org
ENLISTED ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD
NATIONAL GUARD OF THE OF THE UNITED STATES
(EANGUS)
PURPOSE
EANGUS has only one mission--to provide a voice on
Capitol Hill on enlisted National Guard issues. These issues
affect not only National Guard but all reserve component
members.
www.eangus.org
NGAT MEMBERSHIP
As a citizen-soldier, you deserve superb training and
leadership, state of the art facilities and equipment, and
worthwhile benefits.
We need your help!
By joining NGAT today, you will add your voice to those of
your compatriots in pursuing these goals. The greater our
numbers, the more influence we can bring to bear in
Congress and the State Legislature.
NGAT MEMBERSHIP DUES
ANNUAL
RANK
NGAT
LIFE
EANGUS
NGAT
E1 – E6
$15
EANGUS Included
$150
E7 – E9
$20
EANGUS Included
$200
RANK
NGAT
NGAUS
NGAT
W1
$20
$26
$200
CW2
$20
$35
$200
CW3
$20
$46
$200
CW4
$25
$59
$200
CW5
$25
$73
$200
O1
$20
$30
$200
O2
$20
$45
$200
O3
$20
$59
$200
O4
$25
$72
$200
O5
$25
$85
$200
O6
$30
$108
$200
O7
$30
$123
$200
O8
$30
$139
$200
Retired
$20
$100
Associate
$20
$150
LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY
NGAT is the voice of the Texas Military Forces both in Washington
and in Austin. We carefully monitor legislative activity and ensure
that legislators are informed on key Texas Military Forces issues.
LEGISLATIVE VICTORIES
•Reduce retirement age by 3 months for 90
days of active duty (eff 28 Jan 08)
•Authorize 5 years of VA health care for
members who serve in combat theater
•TRICARE Reserve Select for current
Guardsmen and TRICARE for Gray Area
Retirees
•Universal Military ID Card
•Authorize veterans the option of saluting the
US Flag (vs. putting hand over the heart)
FEDERAL INITIATIVES
•Make current early retirement eligibility retroactive to
9-11-01
•Provide all Guardsmen coverage under the
TRICARE Dental Program
•Authorizing Veteran Status for National Guard and
Reserve Members Entitled to Reserve Retirement
Pay
•Authorize pre-tax dollars for health insurance
•National Guard Empowerment
STATE INIATIVES
•Amend Hazelwood Act to cover all people who
mobilize and deploy with the TXNG
WHAT YOUR STATE AND NATIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS HAVE ACCOMPLISHED
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Education scholarships and tuition waivers or
reimbursements
State income tax advantages
Group life insurance
Distinctive vehicle license plates
Low cost home loans
State bonus for combat zone service
Free drivers license: Disabled Vets
Monetary award for enlistment referrals
Credit union membership
Guard Retirement Age Reduction
Military pay raises
Limited access to interest free emergency loans
State retirement income for NG service
Reduced or free hunting/fishing licenses
Limited exemption of property taxes
Burial rights in state cemeteries
LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT
We need your support in keeping the Texas
Military Forces equipped and ready. Work with
NGAT at the grassroots level to educate our
elected leaders about important issues facing
the Texas Military Forces by joining the NGAT
E-Mail/Fax Brigade. Email [email protected]
today to join!
WRITE TO CONGRESS
Voice your opinion on current legislative issue using the
“Write to Congress” link on the NGAT website.
http://www.ngat.org/alerts.php
Texas currently ranks 3rd in the Nation on letters written
to congressional leaders using this link. Get involved
send your letter today!
NGAT NEWS MAGAZINE
Stay informed about what is happening in the Guard and in your
Association. Read the NGAT News Magazine. Issues quarterly to all
NGAT members. Send stories or photos for the NGAT News
magazine to [email protected].
Membership Benefits
INSURANCE
Term Life
Cancer
Whole Life
Dental
Discounted Healthcare
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
RENTAL CAR DISCOUNTS
Advantage
Alamo
Hertz
REDUCED HOTEL RATES
La Quinta
Choice Hotels
Omni Hotels
TELEPHONE DISCOUNTS
Sprint/Nextel
T-Mobile
LifeLine Health Screening Discount
DELL Computer Discount
Discount Passports
Security Systems Discount
Army/Air Force Times
Maui Jim Sunglasses Discount
Desert Diamonds Discounts
NGAT News Magazine
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Here are some of the
benefits available to
members of the National
Guard Association. For
a details concerning
these benefits visit the
NGAT website at
www.ngat.org
WHY DON’T YOU JOIN US TODAY
CONTACT US
National Guard Association of Texas
3706 Crawford Avenue
Austin, Texas 78731
512-454-7300
1-800-252-NGAT(6428)
Fax 512-467-6803
www.ngat.org