NCNGA Weekly Guardsman for December 9, 2021
December 9th, 2021
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IN THIS EDITION:
‘I loved my boys’ Veteran reflects on camaraderie, time served in war on 100th birthday WLOS
Runners flock to fundraising event to help benefit raise money, remember service member WNCT
Legislative Win! NCNGA
Registration is now open for 2021 Tarheel Retiree Homecoming NCNGA
Registration is now open for 2022 Annual Convention – Register early. NCNGA
Members of the NCNGA, what would you like to see in the future? NCNGA
Tickets-At-Work: Members get Discounts on Tickets NCNGA
This Week in NCNG History NCNG Museum
December 9th — Today in Guard History National Guard
‘I loved my boys’ Veteran reflects on camaraderie, time served in war on 100th birthday WLOS
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Haywood County resident Alcy Kates turned 100 years old on Monday. The World War II veteran spent the morning with News 13’s Ken Corn, talking about his time marching across Europe with the 71st Infantry division.
Monuments remembering the ultimate sacrifice given to this county by Haywood County natives line the sidewalk leading to the courthouse steps.
Some of the names include those who began their service by joining the North Carolina National Guard in Waynesville before the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in December of 1941.
Kates was one of those native sons that joined the Guard in town before America entered World War II.
“By joining the National Guard I knew I might have to go and fight,“ said Kates.
And he did go to war. He faced the Germans in Europe.
Runners flock to fundraising event to help benefit raise money, remember service member WNCT
Hundreds of people attended The Reindeer Dash for Cash on Sunday. It’s a fundraising event benefitting the Captain Christopher Cash Memorial Foundation of North Carolina.
“He was amazing. He was the type of person that just brought life and love to the room when he walked in,” said Dawn Cash-Salau, who was the wife of Cash and is director of the race. “He loved running, he loved education, and he loved helping people. And that’s exactly what this run is all about.”
On June 24, 2004, Cash made the ultimate sacrifice while serving his country in Iraq. Cash was the Company Commander of Alpha CO 1-120th Infantry, North Carolina Army National Guard.
“This means a lot to me. I’m actually part of the National Guard as well. It is very important for us. It’s very important for me to do it each year that I can,” said Israel Huerta, National Guard Service member and race participant.
Participants ran a 10-mile course along the greenway and through East Carolina University’s campus. People lined the course to cheer the runners on.
All money raised will go to support college scholarships for students in Captain Cash’s memory. Cash’s foundation offers ECU students financial assistance to pursue higher education through ECU and the National Guard Educational Foundation.
“Every year I get to meet new people that learned of Chris and see old friends of Chris. And it’s a wonderful reunion of remembering life and love of a wonderful man,” said Dawn Cash-Salau.
The runners in the race said they plan to participate every year because of what the event means to Cash’s family.
Legislative Win! NCNGA
Retroactively to Jan. 1 of this year, retired military personnel residing in North Carolina will now be exempt from paying state income taxes on their military retirement benefits. If you have a moment you can send your thanks to two individuals that were instrumental in getting this done.
REP John Szoka, John.Szoka@ncleg.gov – Sponsor of the bill
SEN Kirk DevIere, Kirk.deViere@ncleg.gov – Played a critical part in getting support in Senate for overall budget while retaining military pension tax exemption.
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!
Members of the NCNGA, what would you like to see in the future? NCNGA
Your opinions drive NCNGA actions and it’s your continued support that allows us to be successful. These listed benefits are not options, rather a starting point to help you brainstorm! Send us a email at info@ncnga.org – to let us know what you want.
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We’re excited to partner with Hoovers Sweets and Treats for our upcoming convention! NCNGA 
We’re excited to partner with Hoovers Sweets and Treats for our upcoming convention! They’re offering $2.00 off all Hoovers Milkshakes for any NCNGA members attending the Convention in March, so don’t forget to sign up at www.ncnga.org/events.php.
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
This Week in NCNG History NCNG Museum
If you know of anything significant to the NCNG that occurred on any of these dates, and would like it added to our records, please email 1LT Dearie at kory.k.dearie.mil@mail.mil
December 9th — Today in Guard History National Guard
1775
Dover, Delaware – The state legislature authorizes and appropriates the money to organize the Delaware Regiment. The regiment, consisting of eight companies, was organized on January 13, 1776. Due to its steadfast discipline in battle it proved to be one of the best, most respected units in the Continental Army. Today it’s lineage is perpetuated by the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 198th Signal Battalion.
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