Honor the National Guard

As Governor, Phil Angelides will honor the California National Guard by providing the education, health and family benefits they deserve.  Click here to learn more.

California and America are asking more of the National Guard - its members and their families - than ever before. The war in Iraq and the war on terrorism at home and abroad, have revealed how much the country depends on the National Guard to protect the nation's security.  Phil Angelides will work to guarantee the National Guard stands prepared and supplied to accomplish its many responsibilities, and he will accord Guard members their due recognition and support.

As Governor, Phil Angelides will honor the men and women of the California National Guard by providing support that recognizes their dedication, service, and sacrifice. The Angelides plan will:

1. Waive fees at public colleges and universities for National Guard members.
2. Ensure that all National Guard families have health insurance.
3. Provide family leave for spouses of activated National Guard members.
4. Increase access to the California Military Family Relief Fund
5. Offer matching tax credits of up to $2,500 to small businesses that continue to pay their California National Guard employees while on active duty.

»Click here to read more about the Angelides Honor the National Guard plan.