RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION

Advocates for legislation and policies that increase compensation and benefits for veterans with service-connected disabilities, military survivors, and other VA benefits, such as the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2023.

Advocates for legislation and policies that increase compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities, military survivors, and certain VA benefits, such as the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2023.

Advocates for legislation that increases compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and military survivors, and supports initiatives like the Major Richard Star Act to improve benefits for military personnel and their families.

Advocated for and saw the passage of S.Res 208, establishing November 12th as "National Warrior Call Day" to promote mental health and well-being connections for servicemembers and veterans.

Engages in federal advocacy by testifying before Congress, signing coalition letters, and pushing for the inclusion of key veterans' bills—such as the Major Richard Star Act and Veterans Compensation COLA Act—in the National Defense Authorization Act and other legislation. Successfully advocated for the passage of S.Res 208 establishing National Warrior Call Day.

Engages in federal advocacy efforts by testifying before Congress, signing coalition letters, and campaigning for specific legislation such as the Major Richard Star Act, Veterans Compensation COLA Act, and provisions within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to improve benefits and support for military and veterans.

Engages in federal advocacy by testifying before Congress, signing coalition letters, and lobbying for the inclusion of key veterans' bills in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), such as the Major Richard Star Act (S. 344 / H.R. 1282) and the Veterans Compensation COLA Act of 2023, which was enacted to increase disability compensation and survivor benefits.

Engages in legislative advocacy as an active member of The Military Coalition (TMC), signing letters of support and providing statements to congressional subcommittees on personnel regarding priorities for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Engages in legislative advocacy as an active member of The Military Coalition (TMC), signing letters of support and providing statements to Senate and House Armed Services Subcommittees on personnel priorities for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Actively participates in The Military Coalition (TMC) to sign letters of support and provide statements to Senate and House Armed Services Subcommittees on personnel priorities for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Increases engagement with current members and reaches U.S. military personnel, veterans, and their families through expanded social media use to disseminate information and resources.

Increases engagement with current members and outreach to U.S. military personnel, veterans, and their families through expanded use of social media platforms.

Expands use of social media platforms to connect with current members and disseminate information to U.S. military personnel, veterans, and their families.

Utilizes social media to connect with current members and disseminate information to U.S. Military personnel, Veterans, and their families.

Expands social media use to connect with current members and provide information to U.S. Military, Veterans, and their families.

Expands social media use to connect with current members and provide information to U.S. Military, Veterans, and their families.

Hosts the annual Department of Defense Warrior Games to support the rehabilitation of wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans through adaptive sports competition.

Hosts the annual Department of Defense Warrior Games to support the rehabilitation of wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans through adaptive sports competition.

Organizes and hosts the annual Department of Defense Warrior Games, an adaptive sports competition that supports the physical and mental rehabilitation of wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans.

Advocates for initiatives that recognize the importance of connecting servicemembers and veterans to support structures focusing on mental health and well-being, leading to the establishment of "National Warrior Call Day."

Advocates for the recognition of the importance of connecting servicemembers and veterans to support structures focusing on mental health and well-being, leading to the establishment of "National Warrior Call Day" by the U.S. Senate.