Bulletin 23 – 03 (01 FEB 2023)
Sounding Taps
CPT (Ret) Joseph J McGowan Jr
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/hartfordcourant/name/joseph-mcgowan-obituary?id=38670880
A Note of Thanks: Miriam Shaw, widow of recently passed 1SG (Ret) Michael Shaw, would like to relay her thanks, and those of her family to those who expressed their condolences on Mike’s passing. “Thank you for your support at this difficult time. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts. We are grateful for friends like you at this time of sorrow.” Miriam Shaw and family
https://www.leetestevens.com/memorials/michael-shaw/4093076/index.php
‘Widow’s Tax’ on Survivors Will Be Completely Gone as of Feb. 1 Benefit Checks The surviving spouses of military retirees who receive income from two separate benefit programs will no longer have their benefits reduced by any so-called “widow’s tax.”
Veterans to Get Free Emergency Care During Suicidal Mental Health Crises Starting Tuesday, veterans experiencing an emergency suicidal crisis will be eligible for no-cost care, including inpatient treatment, at any Department of Veterans Affairs facility or non-VA hospital, regardless of weather
they are enrolled with the VA….
State Tax Information for Military Members and Retirees You may know that military allowances
like Basic Allowance for Housing are tax-free. You may also know that most VA benefits are also tax- free….
Leaders Detail Future of National Guard National Guard Bureau
Daniel R. Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, said Tuesday. Hokanson and Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony L. Whitehead, the senior enlisted …
2023 Calendar of Events: (New events are in BOLD)
Thu, 23 Feb 23 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at Pop’s Family Restaurant, 134 Old Gate Lane, Milford Thu, 30 Mar 23 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at the Hangry Goose, 11 Halls Rd, Old Lyme
Thu, 27 Apr 23 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at Pop’s, 134 Old Gate Lane, Milford
Thu, 11 May – Sat 13 May – Vietnam War Commemoration, National Mall, Washington, DC https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/
Fri, 19 May 23 – Armed Forces Day Luncheon: 1100 at Aqua Turf Club, Southington. More Information at: https://ct.ng.mil/About/Events/Armed-Forces-Day-Luncheon/ or https://www.facebook.com/CTArmedForcesDay
DOWNLOAD WELCOME HOME POSTER HERE: 2023 Welcome Home Poster (Hi-res)
FY23 NGACT SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
National Guard Association of Connecticut 360 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06105-3795 www.ngact.org
A Message from the Scholarship Committee of the National Guard Association of Connecticut (NGACT)
The National Guard Association of Connecticut (NGACT) proudly announces the F Y 23 Scholarship Application for NGACT members and their dependents. For a full list of those eligible to apply, please visit our website at https://www.ngact.org.
Background: NGACT was founded in 1994 as a combined officer and enlisted organization for the purpose of representing active and retired members of the Connecticut Army and Air National Guard.
NGACT was originally organized as a non-profit organization designed to serve as the collective voice of all Guard officer and enlisted personnel. Together, members share in the pride, patriotism, and vigilance that keep America strong, accomplishing together what no person could accomplish alone. This united voice helps keep the Connecticut Army and Air National Guard ready and equipped to defend our freedom and represented at the national level through the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS).
NGACT provides a means to express the wishes of its many members. In the past it has proven its value through improved benefits, modem facilities, and better equipment. Moreover, NGACT offers individual and family benefits otherwise not available; Group Insurance for members and families, annual NGACT Conference, and support services including co-sponsor of National Guard events and support of Send Off and Welcome Home Celebrations. The Scholarships program is just one of the many ways the organization gives back to the members, and recognizes its members for exceptional service and academics.
Please take a moment to review the online application at: https://www.ngact.org. Complete and return no later than 0 1 June 2023.
Three (3) $1,000 scholarships from the National Guard Association of CT. One (1) $1,000 scholarship from USAA.
Must be uploaded to website, or postmarked no later than 01 June 2023.
Best of Luck to our Applicants.
Please contact Mark Soltau for additional information at (203) 727-4379.
The Scholarship Committee
DOWNLOAD SCHOLARSHIP FLYER HERE: NGACT SCHOLARSHIPS Welcome Letter AY23
DOWNLOAD NGACT SCHOLARSHIP PAPER APPLICATION HERE: NGACT-Scholarship-Paper-Application-JUL-2023
DOWNLOAD WOCS/OCS BRUNCH FLYER HERE: OCS_WOCS _Info_Brunch_FLYER FY23 Updated
Download FEB 2023 Newsletter
DOWNLOAD FEB 2023 NEWSLETTER HERE: NGACT Bulletin 23-03
Honor Flight Connecticut
A Hub of the National Honor Flight Network
Honor Flight CT recognizes American veterans for their sacrifices and achievements by flying them to Washington, DC to see THEIR memorials at no cost. Current priority is chronological by conflict (WWII, Korea and Vietnam) with special consideration given to terminally ill veterans from all wars. Guardians fly with the veterans on every flight providing assistance and helping veterans have a safe, memorable and rewarding experience.
Please note: Veterans are only eligible once for the Honor Flight experience.
Your information MUST be exactly as it appears on your ID For Airline Travel (License, Passport, Govt ID):
DOWNLOAD THE HONOR FLIGHT APPLICATION HERE:Honor Flight – HFCT Vet App
Please submit this form to:
Honor Flight Connecticut
c/o Amy Casey
26 Copperstone Lane
Madison, CT 06443
