NCNGA Weekly Guardsman for September 30th, 2021

Posted on: September 29, 2021 September 30, 2021
Author: ncngaweekly

September 30th, 2021

News | About | Legislative | Benefits | Contact

IN THIS EDITION:

Registration is now open for 2021 Tarheel Retiree Homecoming NCNGA
Registration is now open for 2022 Annual Convention – Register early. NCNGA
Tarheel Minuteman Foundation Raising Money To Send NC Guardsmen, Retirees, Families to College At An Affordable Price NCNGA
The 2021 Women’s MilVets Summit is taking place virtually October 21st! NCNGA
Tickets-At-Work: Members get Discounts on Tickets NCNGA
Military Pension Tax Exemption – Updated Call to Action as of September 23 NCNGA
14th Annual Len Adams Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament NCNGA
Governor Appoints Eddie Buffaloe as Department of Public Safety Secretary NCDPS
Remains of missing World War II soldier to return home to Lumber Bridge this month Fayetteville Observer
This Week in NCNG History NCNG Museum
September 30th — Today in Guard History National Guard

Registration is now open for 2021 Tarheel Retiree Homecoming NCNGA

FOR: Army and Air National Guard Retirees
DATE: Friday, December 10, 2021
EVENT REGISTRATION: 0900-1000 HRS
LOCATION: Joint Force Headquarters, 1636 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
INCLUDES: Mission updates, benefits seminar, various information stations, luncheon, and a social time.
REGISTRATION: If paying by card, complete this form online or call the NCNGA office at 919-851-3390.
Otherwise, send the form in the attached pdf and a check for $10.00 per person payable to “NCNGA” on or before 1
December 2021 to:
NCNGA
ATTN: Tarheel Homecoming
7410 Chapel Hill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
NOTE: Seating is limited to 350; please make your reservation as soon as possible.
QUESTIONS: Contact NCNGA at 919-851-3390 or info@ncnga.org.

Registration is now open for 2022 Annual Convention – Register early. NCNGA

Registration for the 2022 Annual Convention is now open!

Tarheel Minuteman Foundation Raising Money To Send NC Guardsmen, Retirees, Families to College At An Affordable Price NCNGA

The Combined Federal Campaign cause of the week for 9/28-10/4 is Education! The Tarheel Minuteman Foundation is raising money to help send NC Guardsmen, retirees, and their families to college at an affordable price. Help us achieve our goal by making an account at www.cfc.org and selecting the Tarheel Minuteman Foundation (code 94853) as the recipient of your donation! Every amount helps.

Donate Today

The 2021 Women’s MilVets Summit is taking place virtually October 21st! NCNGA

The 2021 Women’s MilVets Summit is taking place virtually October 21st! There will be a live webcast on Facebook by PBS NC. For more information, visit www.wmvse.org.

Tickets-At-Work: Members get Discounts on Tickets NCNGA

Tickets at Work: The benefits are endless when it comes to being a NCNGA member! Check out our Tickets-At-Work program, where members can get discounts on tickets from Busch Gardens all the way to Disney. For more information, visit https://www.ncnga.org/benefits.php#Discount

Military Pension Tax Exemption – Updated Call to Action as of September 23 NCNGA

The Conferences for Senate Bill 105 – 2021 Appropriations Act is in the process of negotiating with the Governor’s Office for moving a budget forward for consideration. It is critical that Military Retirement Tax Exemption remain in the budget during this negation process. At this time our voice needs to be focused on a small group of individuals. These individuals are:

Senator Phil Berger – Phil.Berger@ncleg.gov, Robin.Braswell@ncleg.gov, 919-733-5708
Senator Ralph Hise – Ralph.Hise@ncleg.gov, Susan.Fanning@ncleg.gov, 919-733-3460
Senator Brent Jackson – Brent.Jackson@ncleg.gov, William.Kirkley@ncleg.gov , 919-733-5705

While they may not be in your district the National Guard is located in all 100 counties and this legislation is a state issue, not a district issue. With this in mind you Association asks you to email, write, or call these individuals as ask them to ensure Military Pension Tax Exemption remains in the budget.

Dear Senator _______________,

I am a member/retiree of the North Carolina National Guard.

I am writing/calling today to ask for your support to Eliminate Income Tax for Military Retirees contained in the current Senate budget. As you know, this Bill, if passed, would permit more recent Military Retirees to deduct their Military Retired Pay from NC Income Tax. Passage of this legislation would encourage retiring Service Members to stay in, or relocate to, North Carolina, where their contributions to the state economy would be far greater than the revenue lost from this deduction. The North Carolina National Guard Association and other Veterans organizations have been supporting legislation of this type for many years and are encouraged by the broad support for HB 83, that contained the same language that is contained in the current Senate budget proposal.

HB 83 passed in the House by a vote of 100 – 5, which shows that military tax exemption has strong support in the General Assembly. As you know, there are a number of groups, specifically the 4th Branch, which is advocating for tax free retirement for all NC public service heroes along with the military tax exemption effort. While I am not speaking out against this effort I am asking you to stay the course on the current legislative path and not allow the military tax exemption effort to end because of the state retiree effort.

While these state employees do play a critical role in supporting and protecting North Carolina Citizens the U.S. military is clearly in a class of its own in its role to our Nation and State. This is evident by recent events within and outside of our state. Furthermore, the legislature has a number of tools available to them to influence the state retiree program. For our military members there is no such tools available.

Passage of military pension tax exemption would be an excellent step toward making NC a more military friendly state. Thank you for your consideration of this request and for your continuing support of NC military personnel, veterans and their families.

Sincerely,

____________

14th Annual Len Adams Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament NCNGA

Join us for the 14th Annual Len Adams Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament. See attached flier for more, information.

Governor Appoints Eddie Buffaloe as Department of Public Safety Secretary NCDPS

Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed Eddie Buffaloe to lead the Department of Public Safety as Secretary.

“Eddie Buffaloe’s experience, vision, leadership, management skills and strong law enforcement credentials make him ready for this critically important role and I’m grateful he is willing to take it on,” said Governor Cooper. “As an officer, he has walked the beat on our streets and in our prisons and as a Chief of Police his leadership has shown that he understands the importance of building trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.”

“I am humbled by the opportunity given to me by Governor Cooper,” said Eddie Buffaloe. “As a former correctional officer, NC Guardsman, and current law enforcement executive I am excited to rejoin the DPS Correctional staff, members of the National Guard family, and other stakeholders along with our state law enforcement agencies in order to work and collaborate with our local law enforcement partners across the state to keep North Carolina safe.”

Buffaloe most recently served as the Director of Public Safety for the Elizabeth City Department of Public Safety and Interim City Manager. He is also the President of the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police. Prior to his current role in Elizabeth City, he served in various law enforcement and public safety capacities across the state including police chief, positions in two North Carolina sheriff’s departments and the North Carolina Department of Correction, and as a law enforcement instructor in the North Carolina Training and Standards Commission. Buffaloe also served in the North Carolina National Guard for 10 years.

Buffaloe holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Mount Olive, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Grand Canyon University and numerous law enforcement and public safety certifications. He currently serves as an adjunct faculty professor in the Criminal Justice departments at North Carolina Wesleyan College and College of the Albemarle.

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