The National Governors' Associtation released a new survey in September in support of National Guard families. The NGA surveyed all 50 states and Puerto Rico about programs and benefits provided to National Guard and Reserve members. The programs and benefits fell into one of six categories:
- State Employees
- Educational Benefits
- Tax and Financial Benefits
- Family Support
- Licensing, Registration and Fees
- Protections, Recognition and Employment Support
As you scroll through the survey, you notice that some states offer far more support than other states. As to why that is, this survey offers no explanation. Hopefully, though as this survey makes its way around all the states will take a look at what they do and don't offer and make improvements.
Of course, I'm most curious as to what Pennsylvania has to offer. PA isn't doing too bad, as the state does offer programs and benefits in all six categories. It does not appear as though PA has the best and the most programs and benefits, but PA National Guard and Reserve members and families are making out pretty well.
Once you find your state I highly suggest you do some more research on the different programs and benefits listed. There are quite a few in PA that I was not aware of, but could definitely benefit Stonewall and me. These benefits and programs are not in place just to give NG members and families an added bonus. They are here for us because we need them. NG families definitely deserve all the help we can get.
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