March 17, 2016

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NC bond issue wins handily The News & Observer 

North Carolina voters heavily favored the Connect NC bond referendum Tuesday, allowing the state to borrow $2 billion for campus construction and infrastructure. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, the bond sailed toward passage, with about two-thirds of voters saying yes. The referendum, at the bottom of a loaded primary ballot, asked voters to back state borrowing that supporters vowed would require no tax increase. Read More…

National Guard to build Readiness Center in McLeansville News & Record 

Due to the passage of the Connect N.C. bond referendum in Tuesday’s elections, the North Carolina National Guard can move forward on a project in McLeansville. According to a press release, a N.C. National Guard Regional Readiness Center will be built in McLeansville using some of the bond’s $2 billion. The center is part of the National Guard’s $70 million infrastructure improvement plan involving three sites across the state. Read More…

Soldiers can use myPay for retrieving their LES U.S. Army 

From the United States Army Financial Management Command: It is the Secretary of Defense and Army policy that Soldiers use myPay for retrieving their LES. Effective with your May 2016 LES, a hard copy LES will no longer be mailed to you. An electronic copy of your LES will be available in myPay. An e-LES instead of a mailed copy mitigates the risk of identity theft of personal and financial data. You are strongly encouraged to set up a “view-only” access in myPay for your family members. See the memo from the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Operations) at the following link for more information. Read More…

Convention and ball early bird registration deadline approaching NCNGA 

North Carolina National Guard Association Convention and Ball early bird registration discount deadline is right around the corner (March 23). Register today at www.ncnga.org to save your spot and some money. Read More…

Why veterans should continue their service after the military Task & Purpose 

Just over a year ago, the Joint Chiefs signed a letter addressed to all of those who have served in uniform since Sept. 11, 2001, recognizing that they “stepped forward as volunteers” when our nation needed them most. With an eye toward the future and the understanding that approximately 1 million service members will hang up their uniforms in the next five years, the Joint Chiefs implored service members to apply their “experience, intellect and character” in their communities as veterans. Aptly, the letter has come to be called “The Call to Continued Service” — a rallying call for veterans to seize opportunities to make a difference and apply their intrinsic leadership traits to enhance their new role within their civilian communities. Read More…

Expanding positions and changing the Army policy for the assignment of female soldiers NCNGA  

Army Directive 2016-01, Expanding Positions and Changing the Army Policy for the Assignment of Female Soldiers, 29 Jan 16 announces the opening of all remaining positions in conventional force units to women and the elimination of a separate policy for the assignment of female Soldiers. Army directive 2016-01 is applicable to the U.S. Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve. Read More…

NCNGA Webinar Series NCNGA  

With the success of our first webinar and call-in with over 27 people participating, we have decided to make this new opportunity a staple of our benefits. We have decided to host our next series on March 24th at 7:00 about “North Carolina Family Law Basics” as request. The volunteer attorneys from Americorps will again facilitate this training. They will cover items from tenant rights to child custody during his session. You have the option to remain anonymous during these sessions and submit questions. Mark your calendar today to participate. We will be forwarding more details over the coming weeks.  Read More…

New law will cut off unemployment pay for GI Bill users Military Times 

Department of Labor officials are moving to cut off unemployment checks for veterans attending college on the GI Bill after lawmakers quietly approved the cost-cutting move last December. But exactly when and how the change will take place remains a frustrating mystery to federal and state officials and to veterans advocates who unsuccessfully argued against the idea. Read More…