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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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TREA President Issues Statement on Afghanistan It is with a heavy heart that I extend prayers and condolences on behalf of TREA: The Enlisted Association, its Board of Directors, Membership and staff to those surviving family, friends and loved ones of the servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice today in Kabul, Afghanistan. Their steadfast committement and support of the mission to provide safe passage of Americans and Afghans evacuating Afghanistan will never be forgotten. TREA... Read More

TREA Members,? As events rapidly unfold in Afghanistan, we understand that the news may be distressing to many of you. You are not alone. To our community of servicemembers, veterans, caregivers, survivors and their families, and to all who served in Afghanistan, we know this is an extremely difficult time for you. Your service and sacrifice will never ever be forgotten or forsaken. We see you, we honor you, and we are here for you.... Read More

TREA Members, We need your voice! H.R. 1282/S.344, the Major Richard Star Act , is gaining cosponsors in the House and Senate, and we need your help to get the bills across the finish line! Under current law, Servicemembers who are medically retired due to combat-related injuries before reaching 20 years of service are prevented from collecting both their service earned retirement pay and VA disability compensation. These two benefits, established by Congress for entirely... Read More