State benefits provided by NGAKY lobbying our state legislature:

• National Guard license plate at much reduced cost.
• Claim an extra tax exemption on your state income tax.
• Tuition assistance at state schools.
• Holding membership dues to a minimum, both state and national.
• Provide affordable life and dental insurance to guardsmen and families.
• Providing social activities during the year. We have plans in place to increase these opportunities in the near future.
• Lobbying with the NGAUS for equipment and personnel actions on the national level.
• Military Pay Exempt from State Income Tax.

Recent benefits provided by NGAUS:

• TRICARE for all guardsmen and their families effective 1 OCT 07.
• $5.7 billion total for pay and allowances for mobilized Guardsmen.
• $2.9 billion toward replenishing the Guard’s equipment stocks.
• $290 million in emergency funding for repair and replacement of equipment lost or damaged in the wars.
• Most recently – A new ARNG mission was announced at the NGAUS Convention that will bring 144 m-day and 22 full-time positions.

Ongoing priorities include:

• Reduced retirement age to 55.
• Tax breaks for employers.
• Increased full time manning.
• Joint Cargo Aircraft for Army and Air.
• Chinook and Blackhawk helicopters.
• Bradley upgrades.
• Travel and per-diem when in IDT status.