INGOA Federal Priorities Phil Turner, Army Legislative Committee Chair Vacant, Air Legislative Committee Chair NGAUS FY2013 PRIORITIES • Air National Guard Budget Cuts • Cost Effective Force • Funding for Equipment and Modernization • Military Construction • Personnel & Benefits MESSAGE TO FEDERAL LEGISLATORS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The Guard is a Great Value for America- RFPB Study 20 year NG Veterans Status Space A Travel for Gray Area Retirees Preserving the FERS Annuity Supplement for Mil-Techs National Guard and Reserves Equipment Account (NGREA) 6. AC/RC Mix INTERNAL TEAM OBJECTIVES – Be a resource to our membership on legislative matters – Facilitate grass-roots efforts of our membership in support of the entire legislative / resolutions process….from idea to resolution to bill to policy & law. – Endstate is effective strategic relationships with Iowa Legislative Delegations & Staff, EANGI, and NGAUS in order to promote the professional development and sustainment of the Iowa National Guard through legislative engagement. EXTERNAL TEAM OBJECTIVES • Build strategic relationships with State and Federal Legislators • Deliver Joint INGOA & EANGI Legislative Messages in person • Review legislative actions with CODEL • Express our gratitude for past support of the Iowa National Guard • Provide SME / Voice of Experience & Impact Perspectives More information • Please contact Phil Turner if you have additional questions or suggestions for the INGOA Legislative Team • ingoa-army-legislative@iowaofficers.org