Enlisted Association 1997 Accomplishments

1. Pay Raise - 2.8% for FY98.
2. Reserve Component Automation System - Fully funded despite proposed cuts for FY98.
3. Military Leave - The President''s proposal to eliminate the 15-day leave for federal civilian employees was rejected by Congress.
4. Temporary Early Retirement Authority - The authority was saved for FY98.
5. Education Assistance - Entitlement to educational assistance was preserved for Reservists who have to discontinue a course of study when ordered to active duty.
6. New Positions on Joint Staff - Two new positions were created on the Joint Staff titled Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, one for matters related to the Guard, the other for the other reserve components.
7. Persian Gulf Illness - Legislation passed providing entitlement to members of Reserve Components with Persian Gulf Illness to the same medical care as an active duty member.