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Officers President –LTC Eric Leckel PRESIDENT’S NOTES I look forward to seeing Army VP – 1LT Alicia select for military technicians, Dorsett revision of the GI Bill, and each of you in New Orle- ans! NGREA funding. The mone- Air VP – LtCol Dan Statz tary commitment of our dues are going a long ways for the President Eric Leckel Secretary – LTC Myron work of ensuring benefits pari- Davis ty for the individuals we are entrusted to lead. NATIONAL GUARD Treasurer – LTC D J Klauser Maj Gen Dunbar announced MAGAZINE his candidacy for chair of Executive Director – NGAUS; what a fantastic op- With the January, February COL (R) Michael Williams portunity for the organization. and March 2018 National We are excited to support the Guard Magazine, there was a Board of Directors campaign throughout the next notice indicating that effec- HQ JF ARMY – VACANT three months. & VACANT I think spring is finally here tive 31 March the National In addition, thank you all for Guard Magazine subscription and I am excited for another the opportunity and privilege would be suspended until 64th TC – LTC Doug Kolb & year of engagement for your to serve another two years as 2018 membership dues were MAJ Nicholas Braun professional association. president of our great officers I would like to thank Mike association. I am excited over paid. NGAUS has assured 32nd IBCT – LTC Mike Hinman and the entire plan- the opportunity to continue to us that once 2018 member- Hanson, MAJ Bill Barthen & ning team from JFHQ for all ship dues are paid, the of- work together and I believe CPT Lonnie Roy their hard work hosting the ficer’s magazine subscription th that as a team we can obtain 68 Annual WINGA Confer- unimaginable accomplish- will resume. This applies to 157th MEB – LTC Brendon ence. What a great weekend ments for generations to come. those who pay their dues Manglos & CPT Nicholas of professional development, I have discussed the goal of annually. camaraderie, and networking. Rinaldi “engagement”, not just mem- We had a chance to show- bership in WINGA the past 128th ARW – case the beginning of the two years. During the confer- strategic planning process, Inside this 1LT David Lake ence the concept of the compa- resolutions agenda, and legis- ny grade committee was pre- issue: 115th FW – Capt David Biel lative items the organization sented and we will be imple- is working on to improve the menting it later this summer. TAPs 2 128th ACS – life of the warfighter. Please look for additional in- Scholarships 2 1Lt Bradley Kelly Another highlight of the formation soon on how you conference was the recogni- can all assist with improving NGAUS Legislative Day 2 Company Grade Officers – tion of Brig Gen Olesen for the organization. Together Truax Initiative 2 (Air) – 1Lt Joshua Johnson, over fifty years of service to We are preparing for the (Army) CPT Emily Yttri th the nation. I personally want upcoming 139 NGAUS Gen- Fix for Delayed Federal 3 to thank you, General, for the eral Conference in New Orle- Recognition Warrant Officer – many years of mentorship ans and would encourage eve- Legislative Corner 3 WO1 Joseph Rasmussen and guidance. ryone to consider attending. Mike Hadley from NGAUS This is one of the greatest pro- Committee Members 3 Retired Officers – also presented a legislative fessional development oppor- Col (R) Mike Hinman, update on all of the initia- Membership Info 4 tunities for members. COL (R) Kristine Schultz & tives the organization is After attending NGEDA in WINGA Conf Highlights 5 working on for Soldiers and CW4 (R) Tricia Gundlach January, I know New Orleans NGAUS 2018 Conf 6-7 Airmen of Wisconsin, such is going to be a phenomenal as fixing 12304b, Tricare host city! NGAUS/WINGA Benefits 8 Page 2

WINGA 2018 GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS The deadline for WINGA Scholarship applications is fast approaching. Up to ten $500 undergrad- uate grants and two $500 graduate scholarships can be awarded. The WINGA website (www.winga.org) contains information on the WINGA Awards Program. One application form works for both the Educational Grants and the Presidential Scholarship Award. TAPS Applications for these awards are due at the WINGA Office, 2400 Wright St, Room 208, Madison, If you are aware of the passing WI 53704-2572, not later than July 1, 2018. of a member, please notify us. NGAUS SCHOLARSHIP CW3 (Ret) Philip Trinrud AFBA NGAUS Active Life Member Scholarship. NGAUS is pleased to announce the AFBA NGAUS Active Life Member Scholarship. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded in July to Ac- Your Communicator tive Life members of NGAUS or dependents of Active Life members seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree. Applicant must be a full-time student seeking an undergraduate or post-graduate Electronic vs degree. The application period will close May 31. https://www.ngaus.org/united-voice-national- Printed Copy? guard/scholarships/ngaus-afba-active-life-member-scholarship

Would you like to reduce 2018 NGAUS LEGISLATIVE DAY paper clutter and save by CPT Brian Faltinson WINGA money? If you pre- fer to receive Your Communica- NGAUS held their annual Legislative Day in Washington, DC, on 13 February 2018. The session tor via email—or if you do featured updates by NGAUS legislative staff, congressional staff, state delegations, EANGUS repre- not to want to receive a print- sentatives, as well as NGB staff. ed copy—please notify us at A major legislative accomplishment fixed loopholes in 12304b deployments. Guardsmen now have [email protected] the same TriCare and GI Bill benefits as those deployed for other T10 deployments. Important issues leading the way in 2018 are TriCare Reserve Select eligibility for Federal Techni- cians and early retirement credits for Guardsmen deployed in 12304b status. NGAUS is also advo- cating for modernizing the federal recognition promotion process for officers. The recent budget agreement raised the topline budget for defense by $80 billion in FY18 and $85 billion in FY19. Congress has yet to complete appropriations for these budgets. Follow Gen Joseph Lengyel closed the session stating he wants every Guard leader to read the non- WINGA on classified version of the National Defense Strategy because everything we do as an organization needs Facebook to be connected to that. https://www.facebook.com/ TOGETHER TRUAX WisconsinNationalGuardAsso- http://togethertruax.com ciation Truax Field, located at the Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, is among 5 finalist bases being considered by the US Air Force to receive F-35 jet aircraft. Receiving F-35s will help secure Truax Field’s long-term stability, protecting the base’s 1,200+ jobs and $100 million annual econom- ic contribution. The future of Truax depends largely on the community support it receives. Help us Save the Dates demonstrate community support for the Truax Base and the 115th Fighter by signing up at the link below. Your individual support will be communicated as part of our com- munity advocacy in support of the F-35 basing at Truax. NATIONAL

NGAUS Annual Conf 69TH WINGA ANNUAL CONF, GREEN BAY 140th: 24-27 Aug 2018 26-28 April 2019 New Orleans, LA The 32d Infantry Brigade Combat Team is busy 141st: 30Aug-2 Sep 2019 planning the 69th WINGA Annual Conference. Denver, CO It will be held at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Green Bay. It is located across the street 142st: 28-31 Aug 2020 from the airport and just 4 miles from Lambeau Boston, MA Field, home of the Green Bay Packers. The hotel

is connected to Oneida Casino via an indoor corri- 143rd: 9-12 Sep 2021 dor. Thornberry Creek at Oneida offers excep- Charlotte, NC tional golf about 7 miles away.

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS PROPOSED FIX FOR DELAYED FEDERAL RECOGNITION Senators Warren & Daines and Representatives Awards, Gifts & Grants: COL (R) Darrel Feucht – Chair Shea-Porter & Kelly are sponsoring bills on LTC Doug Kolb Capitol Hill to fix the Federal Recognition pro- Capt Jeremy Phillips cess. These bills are a major priority for COL (R) Marty Seifer WINGA/NGAUS as this issues of delayed

By-Laws: promotions has affected officers in all 54 states LTC (R) Tammy Gross – Co-Chair and territories. Passing of this legislation would LTC Michael Hanson – Co-Chair be a major policy win for our association mem- LtCol Christina Hastings bers. Credentials: Lt Col (R) Don Schuh – Chair Please contact your legislative representa- COL (R) Michael Williams COL (R) Don Pagenkopf tives to voice your support. This issue is a perfect example of the power of a unified Finance: Guard voice from the states through the nation- LtCol Dan Statz – Chair al level as it was raised through a grassroots LTC Eric Leckel 1LT Alicia Dorsett advocacy of our state associations. Now we are

LTC Myron Davis on the doorstep of a significant legislative bene- LTC D J Klauser fit for our officers. COL (R) Michael Williams

Insurance: Bill information: COL (R) David Gault – Chair COL (R) Michael Williams – SIA BG (R) John Larson S 2801 - Senators Warren (D-MA) and Senator Daines (R-MT) COL (R) Robert Klinger https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2801?q=%7B%22search%22%3A% BG Joni Mathews LTC Eric Leckel – WINGA President 5B%22s2801%22%5D%7D&r=1 LTC Douglas Moore Staff Lead: Sasha Baker ([email protected]) COL (R) Terry McArdle SGM (R) Lowell Koehler HR 5731 Rep. Shea Porter (D-NH-1) and Rep. Kelly (R-MS-1) SGM Janice Finck https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5713?q=%7B%22search%22%3A% CMSgt (R) Gregory Cullen 5B%22hr5713%22%5D%7D&r=1 LTC (R) Bob Strange Staff Lead: Susan Mayer ([email protected]) Legislative: Col Erik Peterson – Co-Chair LTC (R) Jackie Guthrie—Co-Chair LEGISLATIVE CORNER Lt Col Jon Kalberer by LTC (Ret) Jackie Guthrie Maj Ryan Gaffaney

MAJ Krista Schuster The state legislature is out of session and not expected to return until after elections. Nominations: Congress is in session and holding hearings on authorization and appropriation legislation. The MAJ (R) Kevin Quist – Chair FY19 National Defense Authorization Act proposed highlights include: COL (R) Ricky Kappus Lt Col (R) George Bacik • Proposed 2.6 percent pay raise. • Authorizes end strength of 343,500 for the ARNG and 107,100 for the ANG. Communications: • Authorizes 30,595 AGRs for the ARNG and 19,861 AGRs for the ANG. MAJ Sarah Cleveland – Chair Lt Col (R) Rob Huelsman • Authorizes increased number of control grades for O4, O5, O6, E8 and E9 for the ANG. MAJ Sarah Bammel • Extends the authority of the pilot program on use of retired senior enlisted members of the CPT Crystal Banse ARNG as ARNG recruiters until 2021. Capt Mike Koob 1LT Alicia Dorsett Lt Col (R) Chris Rodel F-35 UPDATE

Resolutions: Joint: LtCol Dan Statz The Madison Common Council adopted a revised resolution that encouraged continued public Army: LTC Myron Davis engagement in the F-35 process. The resolution was changed significantly due to active lobbying Air: LtCol Dan Statz by the Greater Madison Chamber Commerce from a document that appeared to portray a posi-

Corporate Relations: tion by the Madison Common Council as a body, to a more benign statement that identified Col (R) Mike Hinman—Chair items that should be addressed in the EIS, encouraged public participation and noted that the CPT Kathrine Berberich Common Council would remain actively engaged in the process. The debate largely focused on Capt Ryan Riesen the process, concerns regarding the type of community engagement conducted by the contrac- LtCol Steve Hunter Maj Tom Mielcarek tors for the Air National Guard Bureau as well as lack of engagement by Dane County govern- Capt Luke Steffel ment and ensuring certain environmental concerns are addressed in the EIS. WINGA’s financial 1LT Alicia Dorsett support of the F-35 initiative has directly impacted the successes of the Greater Madison Cham- ber of Commerce and the Badger Air Community Council. Page 4 2018 NGAUS/WINGA MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS

The 2018 NGAUS/WINGA membership drive will wrap up 30 June 2018. As of 15 May 2018, the percentage of paid members of actively drilling soldiers and airmen was 56% for the Wisconsin Air National Guard and 71% for the Wis- consin Army National Guard. Wisconsin’s overall NGAUS membership strength is currently at 102% - due in large part to the 568 individuals who are active life NGAUS members. Active life membership counts toward NGAUS member- ship even after the member has retired. This represents the 38th consecutive year that Wisconsin has attained 100% membership in NGAUS! Thank you to all who are paid NGAUS and WINGA members!

2018 Incentive Life Membership Update: Again, in 2018, the WINGA Board offered a life member incentive program. This program offered a $500 incentive for company grade officers and a $250 incentive for field grade officers who became NGAUS and WINGA life members. A total of 39 officers (12 ANG and 27 ARNG) took advantage of this incentive program to become new NGAUS and WINGA life members! 11 of those 27 ARNG members were Warrant Officers—kudos to WO1 Joe Rasmussen, the Warrant Officer Representative on the WINGA Board of Directors, for making Warrant Officers aware of this program.

100% MEMBERSHIP UNITS

Congratulations to the following units who attained 100% membership in membership year 2018. They will receive a check that represents 5% of their paid annual dues for the period 1 January—31 March 2018.

HQ ANG 2d Bn 127 Inf Recruiting & Retention Command 732 Maint Bn 1st Bn 128th Inf HQ 157 MEB Med Det 257 Bde Spt Bn 724 Engr Bn 426 Training Regt

WELCOME TO NEW NGAUS/WINGA MEMBERS

The following individuals have been appointed as officers in the since the last Communicator (January 2018). Newly appointed officers with no prior NGAUS and WINGA membership receive 1 year of complimentary membership in NGAUS and WINGA. New accessions with no prior WINGA membership receive 1 year of complimentary membership in WINGA. Congratulations to those officers who have been discharged from the Wisconsin National Guard and became a NGAUS and/or WINGA Retired Life Member. NGAUS Retired Life Membership is currently $125 and WINGA Retired Life Membership is currently $15.

Complimentary Membership (complimentary mbr contd) Compl WINGA Only Mbr MAJ Scott Barnes CPT Richard Melvin MAJ Liane Larson MAJ Michael Brennan 2LT Jonathan Moore 1LT Michael Ploetz 1LT Darryl Deboer CPT Emmett Nelson 2LT Kaitlyn Beyer-Friebel 2LT Blake Nikolai 2LT Jacob Brycki Maj Meghan Plendl Retired Life Members 1LT Darryl Deboer 2LT Matthew Porter LTC (Ret) Todd Lundin 2LT Isaac Geffers 2LT Meredith Porter MAJ (Ret) Tim Paterson LtCol Gary Greicar Capt Melodie Prager 2LT Nicholas Gries 2LT Courtney Reilley 2LT Daniel Johansen 1LT Jennifer Schweitzer 2LT Bradley Johnson 2LT Meghan Skrepenski 2LT Colin Kenny 2LT Matthew Stoflet 2LT Benjamin Klatt WO1 Eric Taylor 2LT Joshua Korb 2LT Ka Vue 2LT Brandon Lehman LtCol Derek Wolter Maj Dave Mattila Jr Page 5 YOuR COMMUNICATOR

2018 WINGA CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Special thanks to the Joint Force Headquarters for hosting the WINGA/WNGEA Joint Conference at the Lismore Hotel in Eau Claire, 27-29 April. And, thank you to Mike Hinman who was the Conference Chair, as well as to Dawn Zanoni and Caitlain Shanahan from Wisconsin Dept of Tourism who administered the conference registration (including the conference app).

A total of 218 WI NG members, retirees and their guests registered for the conference, as well as 16 corporate sponsors who at- tended the conference. The Adjutant General authorized 49 WIARNG & WI ANG company grade officers and enlisted personnel to attend the Professional Development in a paid status for . Speakers included: COL (Ret) Mike Hadley (NGAUS Legislative Di- rector); SGM (Ret) Frank Yoakum (EANGUS Executive Director); Cordell Kyllo, Dr. Betsy Nesbit, and Aaron Hunnel. There was a Company Grade Professional Development Session with Maj General Dunbar, as well as Professional Development Breakout Sessions for Army (MG Anderson, CW5 Krueck, & CSM Conde) and Air (Brig Gen Ebben & CCMSgt Safer).

22 individuals attended the Golf Outing and 40 attended the Sporting Challenge events on Friday. Thank you to Col Dave Olson and his crew who organized the golf outing and to LTC Dan Hanson and his crew who organized the Sporting Challenge.

The Outstanding Army Company Grade Officer was CPT Philip Southworth, Co B 173d Bde Engr Bn, Onalaska. The Outstand- ing Air Company Grade Officer was 1LT Cedar Hamilton, Air Control Squadron, Volk Field. The Outstanding Warrant Officer was CW2 Scott Kramer, Det 1 Co G 2d Bn 104th Avn, West Bend.

LTC Eric Leckel was re-elected as WINGA President; LtCol Dan Statz was elected as Air Vice-President; 1LT Alicia Dorsett was re -elected as Army Vice-President; LTC Myron Davis was elected Secretary; and LTC DJ Klauser was elected Treasurer. Newly ap- pointed Directors are: CPT Lonnie Roy (32d IBCT), 1LT David Lake (128ARW), Capt David Biel (115FW), CW4 (Ret) Tricia Gundlach (Retired Officers at Large as Col Mike Hinman was moved from Retired At Large to Retired Air).

Resolutions: WINGA considered 6 Joint Resolutions and 10 Air resolutions at the annual conference. The Joint Resolutions stim- ulated lively discussions addressing challenges Airman/ Soldiers endure to serve in the National Guard and the possible retention impacts. WINGA members approved the submission of 2 Joint Resolutions and 9 Air Resolutions to be considered at the NGAUS General Conference in August. Thank you to all members that participated in the processes.

The WINGA Distinguished Service Award was awarded to Brig Gen (Ret) Jerry Olesen.

WINGA Distinguished Service Award is presented to Brig Gen Swearing in of WINGA Board Thank you plaque pre- Thank you plaque presented (Ret) Jerry Olesen of Directors sented to Nicole Read of to Mac Crawford & Jeff Humana Military Sorenson of Mead & Hunt

PROMOTED OFFICER DONATIONS CORPORATE SPONSORS A big THANK YOU to the following officers who were promoted in 2017 and who contributed to the 2018 WINGA Conference: We would like to thank these corporate sponsors for their support of the WINGA Conference: AM General, Blue MAJ William Baines CPT Joseph Gano Ridge Networks, Buddy Covers, Humana Military, Laerdal MAJ Bill Barthen Col Chris Green Medical, LiteFighter Systems, Mead & Hunt, New York Life MAJ Neil Bowe LTC Kevin Gregar Insurance Company, Northrup Grumann, Oshkosh Defense, LTC Mark Brooks LtCol Dave Hellekson Patriot Taxiway, Raytheon, Schutt Industries, Snap-On Tools MAJ John Coffey Col Brad Meyers Take a Vet Fishing, USAA, Wiley X, Wisconsin Brewing MAJ Paul Cusick BG Dave O’Donahue Company. LTC Myron Davis LTC Kurt Southworth COL Robert Divney Brig Gen Dan Yenchesky LtCol Michael Dunlap Col Adria Zuccaro Col June Dykstra

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New Orleans welcomes you to NGAUS 2018. Wisconsin has a block of rooms and a hospitality suite at the Sheraton Hotel, 500 Canal Street. http://www.sheratonneworleans.com/

NGAUS OPD. NGB has authorized funding for 5 company grade / warrant officers (2 Air and 3 Army) to attend the NGAUS Con- ference in a paid status; commands will select those individuals. In addition, WINGA will fund 5 additional CGO/WOs to attend; while those individuals will not be in a paid status their expenses will be reimbursed by WINGA.

Friday, 24 August Travel Day Golf Tournament at English Turn Golf Club Meet & Greet, WI Hospitality Room Company Grade/Warrant Officer Mixer at Hard Rock—must be a company grade officer or warrant officer to attend

Saturday, 25 August Sunday, 26 August Fun Run along the Riverwalk Second Officer Professional Development Session First Officer Professional Development Session Second Business Session Exhibit Hall opens with brunch Spouse Luncheon at the LA School of Cooking First Business Session Retired/Separated & Warrant Officer Luncheons/Caucus Governor’s Reception at Mardi Gras World Big 10 Hospitality Night, Riverview Room, Jax Brewery

Monday, 27 August Tuesday, 28 August Third Business Session Travel Day Third Officer Professional Development Session Army and Air Breakouts States Dinner

COST: $180—registration fee per person $100—hotel room deposit

KEY DEADLINES: Thursday, 19 July—Registration due to WINGA Tuesday, 31 July—last day to cancel a paid registration, less a $15 administrative fee; refunds must be submitted in writing Wednesday, 1 August—All sales are final; no refunds will be processed

ATTIRE: All Business Sessions & Warrant Officer Caucus/Luncheon — Class B’s or civilian equivalent Governor’s Reception, Spouses Luncheon, & Retired Luncheon — Smart Casual States Dinner — Mardi Gras Casual CG/WO Mixer — Casual

FLIGHT DISCOUNTS: Delta and United Airlines will offer up to 10% discount on flights to New Orleans Delta: www.delta.com, select “advanced search”, enter “NMRYX” in the Meeting Event Code Box on the adv search flight page United: www.united.com; enter “ZF8F839789” into the Offer Code box on the search flight page

Official conference discounted airport to hotel shared ride reservations must be made by the individual on the website below at least 24 hours prior to flight arrival time. Specially discounted round trip airport transportation $10 per person / $5 per person for one-way transportation. Special pricing valid only 23, 24 & 28 August; all other dates are $44 round trip / $24 per person for one-way transpor- tation. http://airportshuttleneworleans.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=NGAUS0818&LOGON=GO

Things to do and places to see in New Orleans Local highlights include: National WW II Museum, Audubon Zoo, French Quarter, Ruby Slipper Café, French Market, New Orleans Museum of Art, Royal Carriages, Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, BB King’s Blues Club, Cemetery Tour, Garden District, New Orleans Official Visitor Guide - http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/signup_done.html

Additional information can be found on the NGAUS website — www.ngaus.org WINGA will send newsletters with updates to WINGA members who register for the conference

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140th NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition, 24-28 August 2018, New Orleans, LA NGAUS Conference Registration Form – WI Attendee

MEMBER REGISTRATION Check one if applicable: ___ Retiree ___ Current TAG ___ Former TAG ___ I would like to be considered as a delegate

Rank, First & Last Name ______Nickname______

Address ______City ______State _____ Zip ______

E-mail ______Cell Phone ______Use the email address that you will be able to access while at the NGAUS Conf or while traveling

SPOUSE OR GUEST REGISTRATION: Check the applicable block: ___Spouse ___ Guest

Full Name ______Nickname ______

NGAUS REGISTRATION FEE: NGAUS member and member’s guest pay $180 each. There will be a $15 cancellation fee for cancel- lations made prior to 1200CST 31 July. There will be no refunds granted after 31 July.

CONFERENCE EVENTS: All business meetings will be in Class B’s. Check which of the following events you and/or your guest(s) will attend. Please note that not all events are open to everyone. NGAUS Golf Tournament Aug 24 ___Me ___Guest ___Both $125/person Collared Shirt

CG/WO Mixer Aug 24 ___Me ___Guest ___Both Free (must be CG/WO to attend Casual

Fun Run Aug 25 ___Me ___Guest ___Both $25/person Running Attire

Governor’s Reception Aug 25 ___Me ___Guest ___Both Free Smart Casual

Spouses Luncheon Aug 26 ___Me ___Guest ___Both Free (spouses & guests only) Smart Casual

Retired/Separated Luncheon Aug 27 ___Me ___Guest ___Both $5/person Smart Casual

States Dinner Aug 27 ___Me ___Guest ___Both Free Mardi Gras Casual

ACCOMMODATIONS Wisconsin’s hotel room block is at the Sheraton Hotel, 500 Canal Street ($114 per night + tax). A$100 deposit is required. Check-in Date ______Check-out Date______OR ____ I don’t need a hotel room

TRANSPORTATION ____ Driving

____ Flying NOTE: Conference airport to hotel shared ride reservations must be made by the individual on the website listed below at least 24 hours prior to flight arrival time. Specially discounted round trip airport transportation $10 per person / $5 per person for one-way transportation. Special pricing valid only 23, 24 & 28 August; all other dates are $44 round trip / $24 per per- son for one-way transportation. http://airportshuttleneworleans.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=NGAUS0818&LOGON=GO

METHOD OF PAYMENT - Check or Credit Card Check # ______Make check payable to WINGA

CC Type ______CC # ______CVV ______CC Expiration Date ______Zip Code ______

$______Total Cost for Conference Registration Fees Please note any special requirements or die- $_____100____ Hotel Deposit for Sheraton tary restrictions: $______Total Cost of Additional Conference Events $______Total Amount

RETURN THIS FORM WITH PAYMENT TO WINGA Inc, 2400 Wright St, Room 208, Madison, WI 53704 NLT Thursday 19 July 2018 Registration form can also be found on the WINGA website - http://www.winga.org/events.html

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DIRECT BENEFITS OF YOUR WINGA/NGAUS MEMBERSHIP Please inform us when you change addresses via e-mail or phone at • Tax-free retired military pay in Wisconsin [email protected] or • WI State Tuition Assistance Program and post 9-11 GI Bill [email protected] • State Soldiers & Sailor Relief Act or 608-242-3114. • Definition of “veteran” has been expanded to include Guardsmen and Reservists with 20 years of service • Post-deployment mental health care

WINGA, Inc. • TRICARE Coverage • No-cost $10,000 life insurance policy to new members of the WI National Guard for 1 year • No-cost $1,000 life insurance coverage for all actively serving WI National Guard members • Educational Scholarships for members and dependents • Annual WINGA and NGAUS Conferences, including Professional Development • WINGA newsletter “The Communicator” (published 3 times per year) Your Address Here! • Monthly NGAUS magazine • Benefit parity for National Guard