Officers PRESIDENT’S NOTES - WINGA

I think spring is finally here and I am excited for another year of engagement for your professional association. I would like to thank Mike Hinman and the entire plan-ning team from JFHQ for all their hard work hosting the 68th Annual WINGA Confer-ence. What a great weekend of professional development, camaraderie, and networking. We had a chance to show-case the beginning of the strategic planning process, resolutions agenda, and legis-lative items the organization is working on to improve the life of the warfighter. Another highlight of the conference was the recogni-tion of Brig Gen Olesen for over fifty years of service to the nation. I personally want to thank you, General, for the many years of mentorship and guidance. Mike Hadley from NGAUS also presented a legislative update on all of the initia-tives the organization is working on for Soldiers and Airmen of Wisconsin, such as fixing 12304b, Tricare

select for military technicians, revision of the GI Bill, and NGREA funding. The mone-tary commitment of our dues are going a long ways for the work of ensuring benefits pari-ty for the individuals we are entrusted to lead. Maj Gen Dunbar announced his candidacy for chair of NGAUS; what a fantastic op-portunity for the organization. We are excited to support the campaign throughout the next three months. In addition, thank you all for the opportunity and privilege to serve another two years as president of our great officers association. I am excited over the opportunity to continue to work together and I believe that as a team we can obtain unimaginable accomplish-ments for generations to come. I have discussed the goal of “engagement”, not just mem-bership in WINGA the past two years. During the confer-ence the concept of the compa-ny grade committee was pre-sented and we will be imple-menting it later this summer. Please look for additional in-formation soon on how you can all assist with improving the organization. We are preparing for the upcoming 139th NGAUS Gen-eral Conference in New Orle-ans and would encourage eve-ryone to consider attending. This is one of the greatest pro-fessional development oppor-tunities for members. After attending NGEDA in January, I know New Orleans is going to be a phenomenal host city!

P R E S I D E N T ’ S N OT E S

Inside this issue:

TAPs 2

Scholarships 2

NGAUS Legislative Day 2

Together Truax Initiative 2

Fix for Delayed Federal Recognition

3

Legislative Corner 3

Committee Members 3

Membership Info 4

WINGA Conf Highlights 5

NGAUS 2018 Conf 6-7

NGAUS/WINGA Benefits 8

Wisconsin National Guard Association, Inc.

Engaged Today, Securing Tomorrow

Officers President –LTC Eric Leckel

Army VP – 1LT Alicia Dorsett

Air VP – LtCol Dan Statz

Secretary – LTC Myron Davis

Treasurer – LTC D J Klauser

Executive Director – COL (R) Michael Williams

Board of Directors

HQ JF ARMY – VACANT & VACANT

64th TC – LTC Doug Kolb & MAJ Nicholas Braun

32nd IBCT – LTC Mike Hanson, MAJ Bill Barthen & CPT Lonnie Roy

157th MEB – LTC Brendon Manglos & CPT Nicholas Rinaldi

128th ARW – 1LT David Lake

115th FW – Capt David Biel

128th ACS – 1Lt Bradley Kelly

Company Grade Officers – (Air) – 1Lt Joshua Johnson, (Army) CPT Emily Yttri

Warrant Officer – WO1 Joseph Rasmussen

Retired Officers – Col (R) Mike Hinman, COL (R) Kristine Schultz & CW4 (R) Tricia Gundlach

I look forward to seeing each of you in New Orle-ans!

President Eric Leckel

NATIONAL GUARD MAGAZINE

With the January, February and March 2018 National Guard Magazine, there was a notice indicating that effec-tive 31 March the National Guard Magazine subscription would be suspended until 2018 membership dues were paid. NGAUS has assured us that once 2018 member-ship dues are paid, the of-ficer’s magazine subscription will resume. This applies to those who pay their dues annually.

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The deadline for WINGA Scholarship applications is fast approaching. Up to ten $500 undergrad-uate grants and two $500 graduate scholarships can be awarded. The WINGA website (www.winga.org) contains information on the WINGA Awards Program. One application form works for both the Educational Grants and the Presidential Scholarship Award. Applications for these awards are due at the WINGA Office, 2400 Wright St, Room 208, Madison, WI 53704-2572, not later than July 1, 2018.

WINGA 2018 GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

TAPS If you are aware of the passing of a member, please notify us. CW3 (Ret) Philip Trinrud

The 32d Infantry Brigade Combat Team is busy planning the 69th WINGA Annual Conference. It will be held at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Green Bay. It is located across the street from the airport and just 4 miles from Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers. The hotel is connected to Oneida Casino via an indoor corri-dor. Thornberry Creek at Oneida offers excep-tional golf about 7 miles away.

NGAUS SCHOLARSHIP AFBA NGAUS Active Life Member Scholarship. NGAUS is pleased to announce the AFBA NGAUS Active Life Member Scholarship. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded in July to Ac-tive Life members of NGAUS or dependents of Active Life members seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree. Applicant must be a full-time student seeking an undergraduate or post-graduate degree. The application period will close May 31. https://www.ngaus.org/united-voice-national-guard/scholarships/ngaus-afba-active-life-member-scholarship

2018 NGAUS LEGISLATIVE DAY by CPT Brian Faltinson

NGAUS held their annual Legislative Day in Washington, DC, on 13 February 2018. The session featured updates by NGAUS legislative staff, congressional staff, state delegations, EANGUS repre-sentatives, as well as NGB staff. A major legislative accomplishment fixed loopholes in 12304b deployments. Guardsmen now have the same TriCare and GI Bill benefits as those deployed for other T10 deployments. Important issues leading the way in 2018 are TriCare Reserve Select eligibility for Federal Techni-cians and early retirement credits for Guardsmen deployed in 12304b status. NGAUS is also advo-cating for modernizing the federal recognition promotion process for Army National Guard officers. The recent budget agreement raised the topline budget for defense by $80 billion in FY18 and $85 billion in FY19. Congress has yet to complete appropriations for these budgets. Gen Joseph Lengyel closed the session stating he wants every Guard leader to read the non-classified version of the National Defense Strategy because everything we do as an organization needs to be connected to that.

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69TH WINGA ANNUAL CONF, GREEN BAY

26-28 April 2019

TOGETHER TRUAX http://togethertruax.com

Truax Field, located at the Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, is among 5 finalist bases being considered by the US Air Force to receive F-35 jet aircraft. Receiving F-35s will help secure Truax Field’s long-term stability, protecting the base’s 1,200+ jobs and $100 million annual econom-ic contribution. The future of Truax depends largely on the community support it receives. Help us demonstrate community support for the Truax Air National Guard Base and the 115th Fighter Wing by signing up at the link below. Your individual support will be communicated as part of our com-munity advocacy in support of the F-35 basing at Truax.

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Senators Warren & Daines and Representatives Shea-Porter & Kelly are sponsoring bills on Capitol Hill to fix the Federal Recognition pro-cess. These bills are a major priority for WINGA/NGAUS as this issues of delayed promotions has affected officers in all 54 states and territories. Passing of this legislation would be a major policy win for our association mem-bers.

Please contact your legislative representa-tives to voice your support. This issue is a perfect example of the power of a unified Guard voice from the states through the nation-al level as it was raised through a grassroots advocacy of our state associations. Now we are on the doorstep of a significant legislative bene-fit for our officers. Bill information:

S 2801 - Senators Warren (D-MA) and Senator Daines (R-MT) https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2801?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22s2801%22%5D%7D&r=1 Staff Lead: Sasha Baker ([email protected])

HR 5731 Rep. Shea Porter (D-NH-1) and Rep. Kelly (R-MS-1) https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5713?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22hr5713%22%5D%7D&r=1 Staff Lead: Susan Mayer ([email protected])

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Awards, Gifts & Grants: COL (R) Darrel Feucht – Chair LTC Doug Kolb Capt Jeremy Phillips COL (R) Marty Seifer

By-Laws: LTC (R) Tammy Gross – Co-Chair LTC Michael Hanson – Co-Chair LtCol Christina Hastings

Credentials: Lt Col (R) Don Schuh – Chair COL (R) Michael Williams COL (R) Don Pagenkopf

Finance: LtCol Dan Statz – Chair LTC Eric Leckel 1LT Alicia Dorsett LTC Myron Davis LTC D J Klauser COL (R) Michael Williams

Insurance: COL (R) David Gault – Chair COL (R) Michael Williams – SIA BG (R) John Larson COL (R) Robert Klinger BG Joni Mathews LTC Eric Leckel – WINGA President LTC Douglas Moore COL (R) Terry McArdle SGM (R) Lowell Koehler SGM Janice Finck CMSgt (R) Gregory Cullen LTC (R) Bob Strange

Legislative: Col Erik Peterson – Co-Chair LTC (R) Jackie Guthrie—Co-Chair Lt Col Jon Kalberer Maj Ryan Gaffaney MAJ Krista Schuster

Nominations: MAJ (R) Kevin Quist – Chair COL (R) Ricky Kappus Lt Col (R) George Bacik

Communications: MAJ Sarah Cleveland – Chair Lt Col (R) Rob Huelsman MAJ Sarah Bammel CPT Crystal Banse Capt Mike Koob 1LT Alicia Dorsett Lt Col (R) Chris Rodel

Resolutions: Joint: LtCol Dan Statz Army: LTC Myron Davis Air: LtCol Dan Statz

Corporate Relations: Col (R) Mike Hinman—Chair CPT Kathrine Berberich Capt Ryan Riesen LtCol Steve Hunter Maj Tom Mielcarek Capt Luke Steffel 1LT Alicia Dorsett

PROPOSED FIX FOR DELAYED FEDERAL RECOGNITION

LEGISLATIVE CORNER by LTC (Ret) Jackie Guthrie

The state legislature is out of session and not expected to return until after elections. Congress is in session and holding hearings on authorization and appropriation legislation. The FY19 National Defense Authorization Act proposed highlights include: • Proposed 2.6 percent pay raise. • Authorizes end strength of 343,500 for the ARNG and 107,100 for the ANG. • Authorizes 30,595 AGRs for the ARNG and 19,861 AGRs for the ANG. • Authorizes increased number of control grades for O4, O5, O6, E8 and E9 for the ANG. • Extends the authority of the pilot program on use of retired senior enlisted members of the ARNG as ARNG recruiters until 2021.

F-35 UPDATE

The Madison Common Council adopted a revised resolution that encouraged continued public engagement in the F-35 process. The resolution was changed significantly due to active lobbying by the Greater Madison Chamber Commerce from a document that appeared to portray a posi-tion by the Madison Common Council as a body, to a more benign statement that identified items that should be addressed in the EIS, encouraged public participation and noted that the Common Council would remain actively engaged in the process. The debate largely focused on the process, concerns regarding the type of community engagement conducted by the contrac-tors for the Air National Guard Bureau as well as lack of engagement by Dane County govern-ment and ensuring certain environmental concerns are addressed in the EIS. WINGA’s financial support of the F-35 initiative has directly impacted the successes of the Greater Madison Cham-ber of Commerce and the Badger Air Community Council.

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2018 NGAUS/WINGA MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS

Complimentary Membership MAJ Scott Barnes MAJ Michael Brennan 1LT Darryl Deboer 2LT Kaitlyn Beyer-Friebel 2LT Jacob Brycki 1LT Darryl Deboer 2LT Isaac Geffers LtCol Gary Greicar 2LT Nicholas Gries 2LT Daniel Johansen 2LT Bradley Johnson 2LT Colin Kenny 2LT Benjamin Klatt 2LT Joshua Korb 2LT Brandon Lehman Maj Dave Mattila Jr

W E L C O M E T O N E W N G A U S / W I N G A M E M B E R S

The following individuals have been appointed as officers in the Wisconsin National Guard since the last Communicator (January 2018). Newly appointed officers with no prior NGAUS and WINGA membership receive 1 year of complimentary membership in NGAUS and WINGA. New accessions with no prior WINGA membership receive 1 year of complimentary membership in WINGA. Congratulations to those officers who have been discharged from the Wisconsin National Guard and became a NGAUS and/or WINGA Retired Life Member. NGAUS Retired Life Membership is currently $125 and WINGA Retired Life Membership is currently $15.

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CPT Richard Melvin 2LT Jonathan Moore CPT Emmett Nelson 2LT Blake Nikolai Maj Meghan Plendl 2LT Matthew Porter 2LT Meredith Porter Capt Melodie Prager 2LT Courtney Reilley 1LT Jennifer Schweitzer 2LT Meghan Skrepenski 2LT Matthew Stoflet WO1 Eric Taylor 2LT Ka Vue LtCol Derek Wolter

Retired Life Members LTC (Ret) Todd Lundin MAJ (Ret) Tim Paterson

Compl WINGA Only Mbr MAJ Liane Larson 1LT Michael Ploetz

The 2018 NGAUS/WINGA membership drive will wrap up 30 June 2018. As of 15 May 2018, the percentage of paid members of actively drilling soldiers and airmen was 56% for the Wisconsin Air National Guard and 71% for the Wis-consin Army National Guard. Wisconsin’s overall NGAUS membership strength is currently at 102% - due in large part to the 568 individuals who are active life NGAUS members. Active life membership counts toward NGAUS member-ship even after the member has retired. This represents the 38th consecutive year that Wisconsin has attained 100% membership in NGAUS! Thank you to all who are paid NGAUS and WINGA members! 2018 Incentive Life Membership Update: Again, in 2018, the WINGA Board offered a life member incentive program. This program offered a $500 incentive for company grade officers and a $250 incentive for field grade officers who became NGAUS and WINGA life members. A total of 39 officers (12 ANG and 27 ARNG) took advantage of this incentive program to become new NGAUS and WINGA life members! 11 of those 27 ARNG members were Warrant Officers—kudos to WO1 Joe Rasmussen, the Warrant Officer Representative on the WINGA Board of Directors, for making Warrant Officers aware of this program.

100% MEMBERSHIP UNITS Congratulations to the following units who attained 100% membership in membership year 2018. They will receive a check that represents 5% of their paid annual dues for the period 1 January—31 March 2018. HQ ANG 2d Bn 127 Inf Recruiting & Retention Command 732 Maint Bn 1st Bn 128th Inf HQ 157 MEB Med Det 257 Bde Spt Bn 724 Engr Bn 426 Training Regt

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Special thanks to the Joint Force Headquarters for hosting the WINGA/WNGEA Joint Conference at the Lismore Hotel in Eau Claire, 27-29 April. And, thank you to Mike Hinman who was the Conference Chair, as well as to Dawn Zanoni and Caitlain Shanahan from Wisconsin Dept of Tourism who administered the conference registration (including the conference app). A total of 218 WI NG members, retirees and their guests registered for the conference, as well as 16 corporate sponsors who at-tended the conference. The Adjutant General authorized 49 WIARNG & WI ANG company grade officers and enlisted personnel to attend the Professional Development in a paid status for . Speakers included: COL (Ret) Mike Hadley (NGAUS Legislative Di-rector); SGM (Ret) Frank Yoakum (EANGUS Executive Director); Cordell Kyllo, Dr. Betsy Nesbit, and Aaron Hunnel. There was a Company Grade Professional Development Session with Maj General Dunbar, as well as Professional Development Breakout Sessions for Army (MG Anderson, CW5 Krueck, & CSM Conde) and Air (Brig Gen Ebben & CCMSgt Safer). 22 individuals attended the Golf Outing and 40 attended the Sporting Challenge events on Friday. Thank you to Col Dave Olson and his crew who organized the golf outing and to LTC Dan Hanson and his crew who organized the Sporting Challenge. The Outstanding Army Company Grade Officer was CPT Philip Southworth, Co B 173d Bde Engr Bn, Onalaska. The Outstand-ing Air Company Grade Officer was 1LT Cedar Hamilton, Air Control Squadron, Volk Field. The Outstanding Warrant Officer was CW2 Scott Kramer, Det 1 Co G 2d Bn 104th Avn, West Bend. LTC Eric Leckel was re-elected as WINGA President; LtCol Dan Statz was elected as Air Vice-President; 1LT Alicia Dorsett was re-elected as Army Vice-President; LTC Myron Davis was elected Secretary; and LTC DJ Klauser was elected Treasurer. Newly ap-pointed Directors are: CPT Lonnie Roy (32d IBCT), 1LT David Lake (128ARW), Capt David Biel (115FW), CW4 (Ret) Tricia Gundlach (Retired Officers at Large as Col Mike Hinman was moved from Retired At Large to Retired Air). Resolutions: WINGA considered 6 Joint Resolutions and 10 Air resolutions at the annual conference. The Joint Resolutions stim-ulated lively discussions addressing challenges Airman/ Soldiers endure to serve in the National Guard and the possible retention impacts. WINGA members approved the submission of 2 Joint Resolutions and 9 Air Resolutions to be considered at the NGAUS General Conference in August. Thank you to all members that participated in the processes. The WINGA Distinguished Service Award was awarded to Brig Gen (Ret) Jerry Olesen.

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CORPORATE SPONSORS We would like to thank these corporate sponsors for their support of the WINGA Conference: AM General, Blue Ridge Networks, Buddy Covers, Humana Military, Laerdal Medical, LiteFighter Systems, Mead & Hunt, New York Life Insurance Company, Northrup Grumann, Oshkosh Defense, Patriot Taxiway, Raytheon, Schutt Industries, Snap-On Tools Take a Vet Fishing, USAA, Wiley X, Wisconsin Brewing Company.

PROMOTED OFFICER DONATIONS A big THANK YOU to the following officers who were promoted in 2017 and who contributed to the 2018 WINGA Conference: MAJ William Baines CPT Joseph Gano MAJ Bill Barthen Col Chris Green MAJ Neil Bowe LTC Kevin Gregar LTC Mark Brooks LtCol Dave Hellekson MAJ John Coffey Col Brad Meyers MAJ Paul Cusick BG Dave O’Donahue LTC Myron Davis LTC Kurt Southworth COL Robert Divney Brig Gen Dan Yenchesky LtCol Michael Dunlap Col Adria Zuccaro Col June Dykstra

WINGA Distinguished Service Award is presented to Brig Gen (Ret) Jerry Olesen

Swearing in of WINGA Board of Directors

Thank you plaque pre-sented to Nicole Read of Humana Military

Thank you plaque presented to Mac Crawford & Jeff Sorenson of Mead & Hunt

2018 NGAUS CONFERENCE DETAILS 24-28 August 2018

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New Orleans welcomes you to NGAUS 2018. Wisconsin has a block of rooms and a hospitality suite at the Sheraton Hotel, 500 Canal Street. http://www.sheratonneworleans.com/

NGAUS OPD. NGB has authorized funding for 5 company grade / warrant officers (2 Air and 3 Army) to attend the NGAUS Con-ference in a paid status; commands will select those individuals. In addition, WINGA will fund 5 additional CGO/WOs to attend; while those individuals will not be in a paid status their expenses will be reimbursed by WINGA.

Friday, 24 August Travel Day Golf Tournament at English Turn Golf Club Meet & Greet, WI Hospitality Room Company Grade/Warrant Officer Mixer at Hard Rock—must be a company grade officer or warrant officer to attend

Saturday, 25 August Sunday, 26 August Fun Run along the Riverwalk Second Officer Professional Development Session First Officer Professional Development Session Second Business Session Exhibit Hall opens with brunch Spouse Luncheon at the LA School of Cooking First Business Session Retired/Separated & Warrant Officer Luncheons/Caucus Governor’s Reception at Mardi Gras World Big 10 Hospitality Night, Riverview Room, Jax Brewery

Monday, 27 August Tuesday, 28 August Third Business Session Travel Day Third Officer Professional Development Session Army and Air Breakouts States Dinner

COST: $180—registration fee per person $100—hotel room deposit

KEY DEADLINES: Thursday, 19 July—Registration due to WINGA Tuesday, 31 July—last day to cancel a paid registration, less a $15 administrative fee; refunds must be submitted in writing Wednesday, 1 August—All sales are final; no refunds will be processed

ATTIRE: All Business Sessions & Warrant Officer Caucus/Luncheon — Class B’s or civilian equivalent Governor’s Reception, Spouses Luncheon, & Retired Luncheon — Smart Casual States Dinner — Mardi Gras Casual CG/WO Mixer — Casual

FLIGHT DISCOUNTS: Delta and United Airlines will offer up to 10% discount on flights to New Orleans Delta: www.delta.com, select “advanced search”, enter “NMRYX” in the Meeting Event Code Box on the adv search flight page United: www.united.com; enter “ZF8F839789” into the Offer Code box on the search flight page

Official conference discounted airport to hotel shared ride reservations must be made by the individual on the website below at least 24 hours prior to flight arrival time. Specially discounted round trip airport transportation $10 per person / $5 per person for one-way transportation. Special pricing valid only 23, 24 & 28 August; all other dates are $44 round trip / $24 per person for one-way transpor-tation. http://airportshuttleneworleans.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=NGAUS0818&LOGON=GO

Things to do and places to see in New Orleans Local highlights include: National WW II Museum, Audubon Zoo, French Quarter, Ruby Slipper Café, French Market, New Orleans Museum of Art, Royal Carriages, Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, BB King’s Blues Club, Cemetery Tour, Garden District, New Orleans Official Visitor Guide - http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/signup_done.html

Additional information can be found on the NGAUS website — www.ngaus.org WINGA will send newsletters with updates to WINGA members who register for the conference

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140th NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition, 24-28 August 2018, New Orleans, LA NGAUS Conference Registration Form – WI Attendee

MEMBER REGISTRATION

Check one if applicable: ___ Retiree ___ Current TAG ___ Former TAG ___ I would like to be considered as a delegate

Rank, First & Last Name __________________________________________________________ Nickname____________________

Address ___________________________________________________City ____________________ State _____ Zip __________

E-mail ______________________________________________________ Cell Phone ___________________________________ Use the email address that you will be able to access while at the NGAUS Conf or while traveling

SPOUSE OR GUEST REGISTRATION: Check the applicable block: ___Spouse ___ Guest

Full Name _____________________________________________________________ Nickname __________________________

NGAUS REGISTRATION FEE: NGAUS member and member’s guest pay $180 each. There will be a $15 cancellation fee for cancel-lations made prior to 1200CST 31 July. There will be no refunds granted after 31 July.

CONFERENCE EVENTS: All business meetings will be in Class B’s. Check which of the following events you and/or your guest(s) will attend. Please note that not all events are open to everyone.

ACCOMMODATIONS Wisconsin’s hotel room block is at the Sheraton Hotel, 500 Canal Street ($114 per night + tax). A$100 deposit is required. Check-in Date ______________________ Check-out Date______________________ OR ____ I don’t need a hotel room

TRANSPORTATION ____ Driving

____ Flying NOTE: Conference airport to hotel shared ride reservations must be made by the individual on the website listed below at least 24 hours prior to flight arrival time. Specially discounted round trip airport transportation $10 per person / $5 per person for one-way transportation. Special pricing valid only 23, 24 & 28 August; all other dates are $44 round trip / $24 per per-son for one-way transportation. http://airportshuttleneworleans.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=NGAUS0818&LOGON=GO

METHOD OF PAYMENT - Check or Credit Card Check # ____________ Make check payable to WINGA

CC Type __________ CC # _____________________________ CVV ________ CC Expiration Date ________ Zip Code ___________

$____________ Total Cost for Conference Registration Fees

$_____100____ Hotel Deposit for Sheraton

$____________ Total Cost of Additional Conference Events

$____________ Total Amount

RETURN THIS FORM WITH PAYMENT TO WINGA Inc, 2400 Wright St, Room 208, Madison, WI 53704 NLT Thursday 19 July 2018

Registration form can also be found on the WINGA website - http://www.winga.org/events.html

NGAUS Golf Tournament Aug 24 ___Me ___Guest ___Both $125/person Collared Shirt

CG/WO Mixer Aug 24 ___Me ___Guest ___Both Free (must be CG/WO to attend Casual

Fun Run Aug 25 ___Me ___Guest ___Both $25/person Running Attire

Governor’s Reception Aug 25 ___Me ___Guest ___Both Free Smart Casual

Spouses Luncheon Aug 26 ___Me ___Guest ___Both Free (spouses & guests only) Smart Casual

Retired/Separated Luncheon Aug 27 ___Me ___Guest ___Both $5/person Smart Casual

States Dinner Aug 27 ___Me ___Guest ___Both Free Mardi Gras Casual

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DIRECT BENEFITS OF YOUR WINGA/NGAUS MEMBERSHIP

• Tax-free retired military pay in Wisconsin

• WI State Tuition Assistance Program and post 9-11 GI Bill

• State Soldiers & Sailor Relief Act

• Definition of “veteran” has been expanded to include Guardsmen and Reservists with 20 years of service

• Post-deployment mental health care

• TRICARE Coverage

• No-cost $10,000 life insurance policy to new members of the WI National Guard for 1 year

• No-cost $1,000 life insurance coverage for all actively serving WI National Guard members

• Educational Scholarships for members and dependents

• Annual WINGA and NGAUS Conferences, including Professional Development

• WINGA newsletter “The Communicator” (published 3 times per year)

• Monthly NGAUS magazine

• Benefit parity for National Guard