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8. Authorizes funds for construction of: 9. Authorizes the following reserve personnel strengths
n Naval Reserve Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, for FY 2024:
$24,549,000 n Navy Reserve, 57,200
n Marine Forces Reserve in Dam Neck, Virginia, n Marine Corps Reserve, 33,600
$12,400,000 n Coast Guard Reserve, 7,000

NERA continues to follow benefit and compensation updates and legislation
across a wide spectrum that may have an impact on our members If you have a
particular area of interest or you would like addressed or an inquiry, please let me
know by email at [email protected], call or text me at 1-443-812-9591.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Shipmates,

As we head into spring, I am is NERA’s fiscal future. NERA’s member numbers are
pleased to see the warmer down, as are our coffers. Unfortunately, our members
weather and birds returning,. are an aging population and our numbers are decreas-
On a personal note, my health ing. The younger generation does not seem to join asso-
has been improving and I am ciations and member organizations as frequently as we
very excited to be back to my did. So, if you would like to help, I included our annual
real estate work. It is nice being NERA fundraiser letter in this Mariner issue. If you wish
back in the office and 2024 is to contribute monetarily, as always, your generosity is
looking up already. appreciated. However, if you cannot contribute at this
Joanne Elliott, YNC time, we just ask you to spread the good word about
National President
I read an article about 2024 NERA. Word of mouth about our organization is just as
Navy recruiting. I am encouraged to see that the Navy precious as a donation.
is strongly supporting their recruiting goals after missing
their numbers in 2023. In FY 2024, the Navy aims to Looking forward to being your president for the next year.
recruit 40,600 enlisted sailors, 2,807 active-duty officers,
7,629 enlisted reserve sailors and 1,785 reserve officers. Sincerely,
That is encouraging for the future.

Like the Navy, NERA also talked of 2024 at our confer-
ence this past fall. I was honored to be reelected presi- Joanne Elliott
dent. As the president, one area that greatly concerns me President, NERA

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