Why Should I Join The Retired Enlisted Association?
Who Is Eligible to Join The Retired Enlisted Association
JOIN TREA TODAY AND HELP US PROTECT THE FUTURE YOU WERE PROMISED AND DESERVE
. The men and women of our armed services have willingly sacrificed much to serve our nation and protect our freedoms. Almost from the beginning of our nation the people and government of this country have acknowledged the debt we owe to those who have served.Between the people, the members of the uniformed services and the government there has always been an implicit contract -- the nation would care for the health and welfare of those who serve (and their families) while on duty and afterward.
Then in 1956, the Dependant Medical Care Act changed health care for military retirees forever with the language: "Medical and dental care in any medical facility of the uniformed services may...be furnished... subject to the availability of space, facilities, and the capabilities of the medical staff, to retired members of the uniformed services."
From that day until this, medical care for retired military personnel and their families has been steadily cut by the politicians in Washington.
THE RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION (TREA) was founded in 1963 by two men retired from the Air Force -- Master Sergeant George Skonce and Master Sergeant Dean Sorell. These two dedicated retirees realized that they and their fellow enlisted retirees had no voice in the corridors of power to stand up for their hard-earned rights and promised benefits.
Today, The Retired Enlisted Association has grown to become the most influential organization working to protect and ensure the health and welfare of all military personnel, especially retirees.
TREA CANNOT PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS ALONE -- WE NEED YOU TO JOIN US AND DO YOUR PART
. Just as freedom can only be protected through eternal vigilance, so it is with the promised health and welfare benefits of retired military personnel.Ever since the 1956 Act, pressure to cut back on the cost of military retiree benefits -- especially health care -- has grown relentlessly. Unless we can remain vigilant on your behalf, there is little to stop that trend from continuing.
The leaders of TREA and our legislative staff in Washington cannot fight alone -- we need you faith, help, and support. In short, we need you to join TREA and help us in any way you can.
We have chapters across the country. After joining, a representative from our nearest chapter may contact you and provide additional information on how you can help. You can also get information from TREA about pending legislation affecting retirees and taking part in our grass-roots lobbying efforts.
However, if you are not able to take such
an active role, the simple step of paying your annual membership dues is a tremendous help.In the battle to get attention in the halls of Congress, the corridors of the Pentagon, and the offices of the White House, just like in most battles, big numbers count.
As the most powerful voice for retired enlisted personnel, TREA has the kind of clout no other organization has. We can only continue to have this kind of clout and influence if retired AND active duty men and women like you join TREA and stay with us for the long haul.
Why Should You Join TREA?
You Need TREA and TREA Needs You.
As TREA grows in membership and stature, our voices grow louder in Washington, DC. The larger our numbers, the more we can accomplish in safeguarding the promised benefits we earned while serving our country.
Shouldn't you become one of the voices to protect your hard earned benefits? Won't you join us in this fight to save our benefits and to educate Congress as to the promises made to us while we were serving our Country?
If you would like to join the fight, call the National Headquarters at 1-800-338-9337, where we will be happy to help you join TREA, either by phone or by mail. You can also go to our online application.
Who is Eligible?
Membership Categories:
Regular Members - Any enlisted person, retired from an active or reserve component of the Armed Forces, either for length of service or permanent medical disability shall be eligible for regular membership. A retired member advanced to commissioned or Warrant Officer status, either through recall to active duty or on the retired list shall remain eligible for regular membership as long as his/her dues are kept current. Active duty, Reserve and National Guard enlisted personnel with 10 or more years retirement creditable service shall also be eligible, but membership (including life membership) shall be withdrawn if the person fails to retire from the Armed Forces. The term regular member encompasses both charter and life members of TREA.
Associate Members - Widows/widowers of members and non-members, who were eligible for membership at the time of their death, are eligible to join The Retired Enlisted Association as associate members. Associate members are not eligible for life membership. Associate members shall enjoy the privileges of regular membership, except the right to make motions, vote, or hold office.
In addition to the vital benefits of having a voice to speak for you in Washington, your membership in TREA brings these BENEFITS as well...
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A free annual subscription to our bi-monthly (odd months) magazine The Voice, filled with up-to-the-minute information vital to all enlisted retirees. The Voice e-mag is posted to the TREA website (www.trea.org) during even months.·
Veterans Service Officer and Veterans Benefits/Services Representation.·
Your voice in Washington before the U.S. Congress and the Executive Branch.·
You eyes and ears on national issues of importance to military retirees.·
Your information source on benefits for veterans and former enlisted personnel.·
Your headquarters for numerous chapters located throughout the country.·
Your information resource for hundreds of reunions and special events nationwide.·
Your source for scholarship programs and education support.·
Your online forum for discussions, job opportunities, and chapter information.
The Retired Enlisted Association, Eagle Chapter 94 meets the second Thursday of each month at American Legion Post 172 on Watson Boulevard at 7:00 pm. The meeting last approximately 1 hour.
Usually one month of each calendar quarter (currently the last month), the Eagle Chapter meets for a dinner meeting at a local restaurant instead of the normal meeting at the American Legion Post 172. The chapter also gets together informally for breakfast on the last Saturday of each month at a local restaurant. As always, spouses are welcome to attend all Chapter 94 functions and are encouraged to do so.
Meeting minutes, legislative updates, National Headquarters contacts as well as contacts for this chapter and current Eagle Chapter 94 officers, event calendar and other information for your use are located elsewhere on this website. They can be found using the links to the left. TREA Eagle Chapter 94 welcomes your input and ideas to make our website and Chapter even
better. To make suggestions, simply send an email to webmaster@trea94.org.To try out The Retired Enlisted Association, come to any of Eagle Chapter 94's monthly meetings and join TREA. the chapter will pay for your first year's membership. That way you can try it out... and have nothing to lose. Give us a try!