SDNGEA Resolution  2009- 01 

EVERY STATE ARMORY IN SOUTH DAKOTA FLY THE POW/MIA FLAG 

Background:

We would like to see that every State armory / Air Base in South Dakota flies the POW/MIA flag.  It is an issue to educate to public that many of our fellow comrades were left behind in past wars.  And since one of the army values is to never leave a fallen comrade behind, we want to help correct the past and protect future veterans from being left behind should they become Prisoners Of War/Mission in Action. 

Recommendation:

That the State Governors office and the State of South Dakota's Veteran Affairs office set in place a plan to add the POW/MIA flag at every Armory / Air Base in the State of South Dakota.

SDNGEA RESOLUTION 2009-02

STATE COMMAND CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT FULL TIME POSITION

 Background:

The state Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM) position is currently a traditional Guardsman position requiring more than 200 days a year in performance of assigned duties.  The State CCM duties are equally as important as the duties of the State Command Sergeant Major; however, the State Command Sergeant Major position is currently a full time duty position whereas the State Command Chief Master Sergeant is not.  Because of the duty requirements some States have already recognized the necessity of implementing and funding a full time State Command Chief Master Sergeant. 

 Recommendation:

That the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States urge the United States congress, the Department of the Air Force, and the National guard Bureau to make the State Command Chief master Sergeant a full time technician or AGR position and provide  authorization and funding for this position.

SDNGEA RESOLUTION 2009-03

THE ADJUTANT GENERAL FOR THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, SUPPORT ALL ANNUAL ACTIVITIES OF THE SOUTH DAKOTA ENLISTED ASSOCIATION.          

Background:

The South Dakota Enlisted Association holds Annual events throughout each year that benefits the South Dakota National Guard (Army and Air) and the State of South Dakota.

Including but not limited to:  The Black Hills Veterans March is held each September, Legislative Dining Out held each February, and Annual Conference held in April.  In conjunction with each of these three events is held an annual executive council meeting.

 Recommendation:

That the State Adjutant General set a policy that allows the Enlisted Association members to attend scheduled events throughout the year by scheduling unit training dates to de-conflict with Enlisted Association events.