Bulletin 23 – 06 (20 MAR 2023)
Sounding Taps
MAJ (RET) Daniel Smith
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DoD Still Hasn’t Released a Form Needed for Retirees’ One-Time Chance to Change SBP More than two months have elapsed off military retirees’ one-time, yearlong Survivor Benefit Plan second chance at enrollment, and the Defense Department still hasn’t provided a way to do it….
How to Use the Survivor Benefit Plan’s One-Time Open Enrollment After blocking retirees from enrolling in the Survivor Benefit Plan by not making the enrollment forms available as part of a one- time open season ordered by Congress, Pentagon officials now say that process will be available in late March.
Who Is Eligible For Space A Flights? The following is a partial listing of eligible individuals and their category of travel. In Space A terms, your “category” of travel is your priority. The numerical order of space-available categories indicates who gets to board the plane first. Travelers in lower numbered categories move first.
Biggest Military Pay Raise in Decades Proposed by White House Service members would see the largest military pay raise in more than 20 years under the budget proposal unveiled by President Joe Biden on Thursday.
How Does Medicare Work With Tricare and Retiree Plans? – AARP AARP
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2023 Calendar of Events: (New events are in BOLD)
Thu, 30 Mar 23 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at the Hangry Goose, 11 Halls Rd, Old Lyme. RSVP Frank Perry by 23 Mar.
Tue, 11 Apr 23 – 242 Engr Bn Assn Spring Meeting. RSVP to Frank Perry by 4 Apr.
Thu, 13 Apr 23 – CT Chapter AUSA Annual Spring Dinner & Awards Ceremony: 1800 at Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Tpke, Berlin. Registration Form at: .https://info.ausa.org/l/784783/2023-03- 02/5c28jr/784783/1677784513c0b886vz/2023_CT_Chapter_AUSA_Spring_Dinner_Flyer.docx
Thu, 27 Apr 23 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at Athenian Diner, 864 Washington St, Middletown. RSVP to Frank Perry by 20 Apr.
Sat, 29 Apr 23 – 242 Engr Bn Assn Dining Out: 1800 at Brazi’s Italian Restaurant, 201 Food Terminal Plaza, New Haven. RSVP to Frank Perry by 22 Apr.
Thu, 11 May – Sat 13 May – Vietnam War Commemoration, National Mall, Washington, DC https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/ (Flyer with Bulletin 23-03)
Sat, 13 May 23 – Memorial Service for CW5 (Ret) Glen E Crowell, 1400 at St John’s Episcopal Church in Vernon CT. With full Military Honors.
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 (SFC Blake 17 Jan email) (Flyers @ 23-06)
Thu, 25 May 23 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at Pop’s Family Restaurant, 134 Old Gate Lane, Milford. RSVP to Frank Perry by 18 May.
Thu, 29 Jun 23 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at the Hangry Goose, 11 Halls Rd, Old Lyme. RSVP to Frank Perry by 22 Jun.
Sat, 8 Jul 23 – 192 Engineer Bn Formal Military Ball, Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa. Flyer @ 23-05
Mon, 17 Jul 23 – CT National Guard Foundation 2023 Charity Golf Outing, Chippanee Country Club, Bristol. (Save the Date flyer @ 23-04)
Thu, 27 Jul 23 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at Athenian Diner, 864 Washington St, Middletown. RSVP to Frank Perry by 20 Jul.
Thu, 24 Aug 23 – Retiree Picnic at Camp Nett at Niantic. Retiree briefings 1030, meal 1200. Flyer to follow.
Thu, 24 Aug 23 – 242d Engr Bn Association summer meeting. 1130 at Camp Nett at Niantic
Armed Forces Day Luncheon 2023
DOWNLOAD RSP HERE: AFD Luncheon
National Guard Association of CT’s 29th Annual State Conference 2023
DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE: 2023 NGACT Annual Conference
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 (Academic Year)
DOWNLOAD NGACT SCHOLARSHIP PAPER APPLICATION HERE: NGACT-Scholarship-Paper-Application-JUL-2023
FY22 Scholarship Awardees were presented with their check at the Scholarship Award Brunch at JFHQ:
The National Guard Association of CT State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI)
- Up to $1,000,000 coverage available*
- Members covered in combat
- Covered 24/365
- Most valid claims paid within 24 to 48 hours of receipt of proof of loss
- All military occupations covered
- Spouse and Children coverage available
- Coverage does not end and rates DO NOT go up just because you separate from the National Guard
- SSLI can be payroll deducted from drill check or AGR payroll
- All SSLI group plans cover members while serving in the Connecticut National Guard including deployment
For coverage details including eligibility, benefits, rates, exclusions, limitations and renewal provisions please contact the plan administrator tollfree at 800-633-8333.
National Guard Association of Connecticut State Sponsored Life Insurance is provided under group life insurance policies issued to the Militia Insurance Trust (MIT). The
Guardian group life policy and the Uniformed Services Benefit Association (USBA) 10, 15 and 20 year level term life policies are underwritten by New York Life Insurance Company.
DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE: SSLI FLYER
Download 20 MAR 2023 Bulletin HERE: Frank Perry’s Newsletter 23-06
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
