Enlisted Association 1998 Accomplishments

1. Increase in Commissary Privileges - From 12 to 24 times per year for Guard and Reserve members.
2. VA Home Loan for Guard and Reserve - Extended until 2003.
3. FEHBP Demonstration Program - Authorized for Medicare-eligible retirees and their families in six to ten areas of the country.
4. Imminent Danger Pay Equity - Authorization acquired for Reservists to receive a full month's imminent danger pay even if their service in imminent danger is for less than one full month, on par with the active component's policy.
5. Government Airfares for Reservists - Reservists authorized to use government airfares when traveling to weekend drills.
6. MGIB Changes - Included in the Higher Education Act was a provision which would no longer allow Montgomery GI Bill benefits to be treated as other financial assistance (income) for the purpose of determining need for financial aid for college; 20% increas
7. Burial Flags for Reservists - The Secretary of Veterans Affairs has been directed to provide U.S. flags to drape the caskets of members or former members of the Selected Reserve.