To: EANGUS Members
From: EANGUS National Office
Please share the following Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points with other unit members
After close to six months of Continuing Resolutions and concerns over Government Shutdowns, Congress was finally able to work together to pass an appropriations bill that will fund the government, including the Department of Defense (DoD), through the remaining months of the Fiscal Year 2022. On March 15, 2022, the President signed H.R. 2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022. Within this Omnibus Appropriations, “Division C” includes the Department of Defense appropriations, and “Division J” consists of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations. This initial summary will highlight some essential topics funded for F.Y. 2022.
For 2022, the DoD appropriations bill provides $728.5 billion in discretionary spending, increasing $32.5 billion above 2021. The 2022 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill provide $284.6 billion, an increase of $32.7 billion – more than 13 percent – above 2021. Of this amount, discretionary funding for programs such as Veterans’ health care and military construction totals $127.6 billion, an increase of $14.4 billion above 2021.
- Funds a 2.7% military pay raise
- Funds an end strength of 336,000 (500 below FY21) for the ARNG and 108,300 (200 above FY21) for the ANG
- Funds Full-Time force of 30,845 (250 above FY21) for the ARNG and 25,333 (2,696 below FY21 and $1,328 below budget request)
- $9,018M for ARNG Personnel, a decrease of $33.6M from the FY22 PBR
- $4,764M for ANG Personnel, a reduction of $50.5M from the FY22 PBR
- $7,714M for ARNG O&M, an increase of $67.2M from the FY22 PBR
- $6,786M for ANG O&M, an increase of $212.4M from the FY22 PBR
- Appropriates $285M each for the ARNG and ANG in NGREA
- Adds $20M for C-130 Airborne Firefighting Systems
- Adds $42M for STARBASE
- Adds $85.3M for the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program
- National Guard Counter-Drug Program
- Funds $194.2M for the National Guard Counter-Drug Program, an increase of $97.2M from the FY22 PBR
- Funds $25.6M for National Guard Counter-Drug Schools, an increase of $20.0M from the FY22 PBR
- Additional Funds for ARNG Programs
- Adds $211.5M for nine HH-60M Blackhawks
- Adds $100M for HMMWV Modernization
- Adds $1.5M Personnel and $534K O&M for Advanced Trauma and Public Health Direct Training Services
- Adds $10M Personnel and $13M O&M for Exercise Northern Strike
- Adds $32.1 for Army National Guard Special Training, including:
- $7.9M Personnel and $5.0M O&M for State Partnership Program
- $6.5 M Personnel and $1.5M O&M for Wildfire Training
- $1.2M Personnel and $2.0M O&M for Trauma Training
- $6.0M Personnel and $2M O&M for Cybersecurity Technical Assistance Pilot Program
- Adds $3M for Warrior Resiliency and Fitness
- Adds $19.8M O&M for Implementation of the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military
- Additional Funds for ANG Programs
- Adds $1.8B for 16 other C-130J aircraft for ANG Operational SQDNS
- Adds $2.7M Personnel and $1.8M O&M for Advanced Trauma and Public Health Direct Training Services
- Adds $42.9M for Air National Guard Special Training, including
- $2.5M Personnel and $3.7M O&M for State Partnership Program
- $3M Personnel for Critical Skillsets Crosstraining
- $12.7M Personnel and $10M O&M for RC-26B
- $2.4M Personnel and $2.0 O&M for Trauma Training
- $5.5 M Personnel and $1.1M O&M for Wildfire Training
- Adds $3.0M for Warrior Resiliency and Fitness
- Adds $540K Personnel and $6.4M O&M for Implementation of the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military
- Prohibits funds from being used to reduce authorized positions for National Guard military technicians
One additional Highlight of this bill is found in Division CC.
The Burial Equity for Guards and Reserves Act prohibits restricting the internment of Guardsmen and Reservists in state veterans’ cemeteries. This issue was identified, and EANGUS strongly advocated for its passage. EANGUS sent out a Call-To-Action on this topic in February, and with our member’s help, we were able to get this legislation passed.
EANGUS Legislative Action Center
EANGUS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES TO APPLY
Great educational opportunities for EANGUS members and their dependents! Our scholarship program is one of the primary benefits we offer to our members and their dependents. Each year, we award multiple scholarships with a total value of over $400,000.
The EANGUS Scholarship Program offers the award of many full-tuition scholarships provided by our partner institutions:
Colorado Technical University
2 undergraduate, graduate, or doctorate scholarships (closes 1 April 2022)
University of Phoenix
3 undergraduate or graduate scholarships (closes 20 April 2022)
Sonoran Desert Institute
Associates in Science in Firearms Technology (opening soon)
Currently, there is over $26,000 in corporate and individual donations toward the CSM Virgil Williams $2000 Scholarships, Patriot $1000 Scholarships, and the CSMAC $1000 Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded and applied to the school of your choice toward tuition and educational costs.
The Foundation has received funding from USAA for the EANGUS We Care for America COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant and Interest-Free Loan Program.
With thousands of National Guard members and their families facing financial hardships as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the United Services Automobile Association (USAA), the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) We Care for America Foundation, and the American Red Cross are teaming up to help National Guard members and families in need.
Go to the EANGUS-WCFA website for criteria to apply for COVID-19 Grants and COVID-19 Interest-Free Loans.
Did you know there are several ways to donate to the We Care for America Foundation?
Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select “EANGUS We Care for America Foundation Inc” as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They’ll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.
How it works:
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on “AmazonSmile” within Programs & Features
3. Select “EANGUS We Care For America Foundation Inc” as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app
OPERATION VETCARE
Operation VetCare was established in 2017 by EANGUS is a program designed to assist Military Service Members, Veterans, and their families who faced special issues or challenges associated with military service. This program has continued to grow over the last several years. Assistance provided through this program may vary based on the limited funds available but may assist by providing support in the form of gift cards for food, clothing, and other necessary items during a service-related crisis. Through this program, EANGUS has been able to assist hundreds of people during a time of significant need. Click button for more information on how you can support this initiative through donations or to request assistance.
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