MAJ (RET) Frank Perry’s News Bulletin 21-17 (04 OCT 2021)

Oct 4, 2021 | Army

21 – 17   1 Oct 2021

                               

CTNG Retiree Facebook Page:

SFC Darlene Anderson, our RSO, has created a Facebook page devoted to Retiree concerns.

You can access it by going to Facebook and typing @ngctretsvcs in the search bar. Darlene asks that contact her if you have any pressing concerns or information you would like to see included.

That’s how she decides daily topics to include. Darlene’s email address is: darlene.e.anderson4.mil@mail.mil

CTNG Retiree Information Booklet:

Darlene has also compiled a 27 page booklet with tons of information Retirees can use. This was distributed to Retirees by email on 28 Sep.

RETIREE BOOKLET_20210923

State

Published: 09/25/21

More than 70 members of the Connecticut National Guard were honored Saturday for their service after completing nearly one-year tours of duty.

More than 70 Connecticut National Guard members return home

Retiree Breakfasts: Here is a schedule for Retiree Breakfasts for the next several months: Basically breakfasts will be at Middletown on the odd numbered months and Milford on the even. Start time is 0900. So we can give the diner a headcount, please let me know by the Tuesday prior to a breakfast if you plan to attend.

30 Sep 21  Middletown *

28 Oct 21 Milford **

18 Nov 21 Middletown *

December None scheduled

27 Jan 22 Middletown *

24 Feb 22    Milford **

31 Mar 22    Middletown *

*Athenian Diner, 864 Washington St, Middletown. Starts at 0900

**Pop’s Family Restaurant, 134 Old Gate Ln, Milford. Starts at 0900

Retirees to Pay More for Tricare Pharmacy Copays, Enrollment in 2022
An expected boost to the annual cost of living adjustment means retirees will see larger retirement checks but also bigger enrollment fees for “working age” retirees.

 

The Space National Guard has a new opponent in town: the White House – Air Force Times AirForceTimes.com

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—The White House this week came out against the creation of a new Space National Guard, even as Space Force proponents inside Biden’s …

Quote from a press release from Governor Ned Lamont on 30 Sep

“To prepare for possible staffing shortages, Governor Lamont has instructed Major General Francis Evon to begin planning for Connecticut National Guard activation. In the event agencies that provide critical health and safety services need assistance, members of the Connecticut National Guard may be deployed under state active duty to support operations until replacement employees can be hired or non-compliant employees come into compliance.”

2021 Calendar of Events: (New events are in bold)

Retiree Breakfast 30 Sep 21 Middletown *

Senior NCO Dining In – 7 Oct 21 Aqua Turf, Southington

Retiree Breakfast 28 Oct 21 Milford **

Officer’s Dining In – 4 Nov 21 in Southington, Aqua Turf, Southington

Retiree Breakfast 18 Nov 21 Middletown *

Retiree Breakfast 27 Jan 22 Middletown *

Retiree Breakfast 24 Feb 22 Milford *

Retiree Breakfast 31 Mar 22 Middletown *

Athenian Diner, 864 Washington St, Middletown. Starts at 0900 *

Pop’s Family Restaurant, 134 Old Gate Ln, Milford. Starts at 0900 *

21-17 Newsletter.pdf