NERA works hard in Washington in the interest of national security. But NERA's success ultimately depends on your willingness to join us. As a service member, you have already demonstrated your willingness to "get involved." Reinforce your commitment to service by becoming a member of NERA, where thousands of other Sea Service Reservists are already mobilized in the battle to win today's--and tomorrow's--legislative and policy battles.

Your membership is vital to NERA's success.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Pay parity, re-employment rights, improvements in retirement, and establishment of the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan.
• Increased Retirement Point Credit for earned Inactive Duty points--now 90.
• Unlimited exchange and MWR use for Reservists, including IRR and gray area retirees.
• Year-round commissary benefits for all Reservists.
• Improved Montgomery GI Bill benefits.
• Continuous Portal-to-Portal medical coverage and death benefits for drilling Reservists.
• Serviceman's Group Life Insurance coverage up to $250,000 for all Reservists.
• Space "A" Travel both in and out of US for Reservists to AT and other training sites.
• TRICARE for Life second-payer to Medicare for retirees and spouses over 65.
• Funding for dedicated equipment procurement for Reserve Forces.
• Laws protecting Reservists against employment discrimination.
• VA home loan eligibility for Selected Reservists.
• TRICARE Dental Benefits for Family Members.

GOALS

• Permanent Authority for Reservists to Qualify for Home Loan Guarantees through the VA.
• Extension of the Reserve Dental Program to actively participating members of the Ready Reserve.
• Portal-to-Portal coverage to include the evening prior to commencement of drill.
• Medical coverage for Reservists and their families.
• Disability retirement of Reservists with more than 15 but less than 20 years of service.
• Restoration of the tax deductibility of nonreimbursable expenses associated with Reserve Training.
• Tax credits for employers of Reservists absent from their jobs due to Reserve training or mobilization.
• College loan repayment delays for mobilized Reservists.
• Small business loans for self-employed Reservists following periods of mobilization.
• Full-time commissary access and privileges.
• Increased access to space available travel for Reservists and their family members.
• Equitable leave policy for Reservists.
• Basic Allowance for Housing for all Reservists who have mortgage or rental obligations whenever they are performing any type of active duty.
• Montgomery GI Bill benefits for as long as Reservists remain members in good standing of the Selected Reserve, and for 5 years after separation from SELRES.
• Concurrent receipt of VA disability and military retirement pay.
• Elimination of Tricare Standard deductible for Reservists called to active duty for more than 30 but less than 180 days.
• Military health care reform.
• Expansion of mail order pharmacy benefits to cover all uniformed services beneficiaries, regardless of age, status or location.