TREA: The Enlisted Association Blog

CONGRATULATIONS TO BILL MCCABE! Top Lobbyist Award TREA is proud to announce that our own Director of Legislative Affairs and Communications, Mr. Bill McCabe, has been selected as one of the country s top lobbyists for the year 2021 by the National Institute For Lobbying and Ethics . Mr. McCabe has earned this honor through his hard work and tenacity fighting for TREA and for all enlisted veterans and military members. Mr. McCabe was selected... Read More

We are proud to report several legislative updates on behalf of servicemembers, veterans, caregivers, and their families. Over the past few weeks, TREA has supported several pieces of legislation on your behalf in Washington. Most notably: The Military FATIGUES Act Yesterday, U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to help address inequity in the military. The bipartisan legislation would reduce out-of-pocket costs for military uniforms for all service members and... Read More

TREA Members, We wanted to take a moment to thank our National President and Board of Directors for another fantastic year at TREA. Their dedication to our servicemembers, veterans, caregivers, retirees and their families has been steadfast under the leadership of our President, Justin Jump, and we look forward to continuing our efforts in 2022. Photo Above: Pictured standing: Director Garry Turks (left), President Justin Jump (left center), 3rd Vice Clarence Johnson (right center), Treasurer... Read More

We would also like to thank our incredible staff located at our Headquarters in Denver, Colorado and in Washington, D.C. Their efforts to sustain TREA's operations, including our wonderful benevolent program, scholarship opportunities, and national legislative efforts have been passionate, consistent, and results-driven. Photo Above: Executive Assistant Misty Siggins (left), Executive Director Deborah Osborne (top right), Director of Legislative Affairs and Communications Bill McCabe (bottom right). Not pictured: Melissa White, Membership Coordinator, Brandy Harden, Administrative... Read More

TREA Members, ? Last week, our National President, Board of Directors, and staff met in San Diego, California for TREA's Annual Membership Meeting. Reports from the Awards, Bylaws, Membership, Finance, Information Technology, Legislative, Marketing, Scholarship, and Benevolent Committees were presented, reviewed, and approved, among others. The meetings were also broadcast virtually and we were pleased to have seen many members tune in as well as visit in person to discuss the future of TREA. TREA... Read More

TREA Members, We are proud to join The Military Coalition in support of 3 new legislative proposals aimed at assisting veterans, transitioning servicemembers, military spouses, and caregivers. H.R. 3321 - The Credit for Caring Act would create a new, non-refundable federal tax credit of up to $5,000 that would help eligible working veteran, military, and other caregivers address the financial challenges of caregiving. This credit would provide critical financial relief to a broad population of... Read More

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