Culver Promises Pay Raise for Iowa Guard and Reserve Troops
Gov. Chet Culver has promised Iowa National Guard or reserve members deployed longer than 18 months, a direct payment for the rest of their deployment that makes up a significant portion of the difference between their civilian salary and their military salary. Gov. Culver has also helped to bridge the gap between troops and their loved ones by making videoconferencing available to troops and their families through the Freedom Calls Foundation. Read more…
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In This Issue:
- » Easley Aids Vets in State Hiring and Promotion, Gives Stronger Voice in Personnel Policies, Helps Active Duty Military
- » Richardson Invests in Veterans
- » Strickland Asks Bush to Provide Troops with Proper Equipment, Training
- » Doyle Stands with Veterans
- » Gregoire Acts to Support Vets, Their Families
- » Kulongoski Promotes Hiring Veterans
- » Henry Initiates Operation Homefront
- » Easley Calls for More State Control of Guard
- » Lynch, Guard Launch Operation Welcome Home
- » Baldacci Ensures Health Screenings for Troops
- » Support Our Troops, Supply Our Troops
- » Sebelius Announces Military Bill of Rights
- » Culver Promises Pay Raise for Iowa Guard and Reserve Troops
- » Blagojevich Gets Health Benefits for Service Men & Women
- » Ritter Lowers Health Costs for Families of Veterans
- » Napolitano Fights for Pay & Benefits for the National Guard
