Enlisted Association 2002 Accomplishments

1. Extended protections under the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act to National Guard members called to active duty under Title 32
2. Increase in the time to use MGIB-Selected Reserve benefits from 10 to 14 years
3. A permanent reduction of minimum service required before qualifying for retirement pay from eight to six years
4. Increase in Army National Guard full time manning
5. Targeted pay increases for mid-grade and senior NCOs