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TREA Members, We need your voice! Yesterday, Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) re-introduced H.R. 1282 , the Major Richard Star Act , bipartisan legislation that would provide combat-injured veterans with less than 20 years of military service their full benefits. On Monday, Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Ranking Member Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS.), and Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced the bill, S. 344 , in the Senate.... Read More

December 28, 2020 Inside this issueTREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update• TRICARE Select 2021 Enrollment Fee -- Now is the time to set the fee up!! TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washing December 28, 2020 Inside this issue TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update • TRICARE Select 2021 Enrollment Fee -- Now is the time to set the fee up!! TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update TRICARE Select 2021 Enrollment Fee -- Now is the time... Read More

Inside this issue TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update • VA Launches single access number 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update VA Launches single access number 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) VA launches single access point to all VA contact centers December 16, 2020 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today, the formal launch of 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411), a single access point to all VA contact centers. The number is available 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year... Read More

Inside this issue TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update • TREA Supports House Passage of Omnibus Veterans Bill H.R. 7105 TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update TREA Supports House Passage of Omnibus Veterans Bill H.R. 7105 TREA: The Enlisted Association commends Senate for Passage of H.R. 7105 and urges House to take Swift Action TREA is pleased with the Senate's passage of H.R. 7105, the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 on... Read More

Inside this issue TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update • TRICARE OPEN SEASON -- Closes December 14, 2020 TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update TRICARE OPEN SEASON -- Closes December 14, 2020 Did you know that the TRICARE Open Season ends next week? If you haven't enrolled in a TRICARE health plan-or made changes to your current plan-your last chance to do so is Monday, Dec. 14. Any enrollment changes you make during open season... Read More

November 19, 2020 Inside this issue TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update • VA recruiting volunteers for COVID-19 clinical trials TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update VA recruiting volunteers for COVID-19 clinical trials VA recruiting volunteers for COVID-19 clinical trials WASHINGTON - As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the department announced today its nationwide effort to recruit volunteers for COVID-19 clinical trials at select VA facilities... Read More

November 3, 2020 Inside this issue TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update • Four Veterans Bills signed into law TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update Four Veterans Bills signed into law TREA Advocacy is Successful -- 4 bills signed into law Landmark Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Bill S.785, Commander John Scott Hannon Act PL 116-171 Oct. 17, 2020. TREA is constantly lobbying Congress to address the serious challenges many veterans and service members face... Read More