The Retired Enlisted Association

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TREA Mission Statement: Serving the total enlisted force:
Active Duty, Veterans, Retired, Reserves and National Guard

The purpose of TREA: The Enlisted Association, a nonprofit military veterans’ organization, is to primarily represent the rights and interests of enlisted veterans before the Congress of the United States when matters affecting them are under consideration. Secondly, assist its members, both professionally and culturally; to promote health, prosperity and fellowship along with their dependents and survivors through benevolent programs. Finally, to foster fraternal and social activities in recognition that cooperative action is required for the continuance of their common interests. We firmly resolve to uphold the Constitution of the United States, improve the relationship between the military and civilian populace and to maintain liaison with active and reserve component personnel of the armed forces.

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The Retired Enlisted Association National Headquarters

TREA HQ Address/TREA Map:	TREA Online
1111 S. Abilene Ct. Aurora, CO 80012
Telephone: (210) 653-6161	Make a donation TREA EIN: 84-0537947
TREA Date Founded:	February 18, 1963
TREA Congressionally Chartered:	October 23, 1992 36 U.S. Code Chapter 1903
TREA Leadership:
Director For Operations:	Debbie Osborne
TREA Website

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TREA History:
TREA was established in 1960 to enhance and maintain the quality of life for the entire enlisted force in all branches of the Armed Forces, past and present, their families, and their survivors. Its inclusive professional development program for active duty, Guard and Reserve Components of all uniformed services has provided unique symposium programs where participants experience joint military perspectives. In recognition of their work on behalf of military members, families, survivors and veterans, TREA was granted a Federal Charter by the U.S. Congress in 1988, one of only a few veteran organizations to receive this distinction. Today, TREA remains a vital fraternal, benevolent, non-profit organization and acts as a conduit between the military and civilian communities in local areas and promotes positive community relations. The Association is proud of its efforts in three primary areas: Legislative Representation; Social and Fraternal Programs; and Member Benefits in the area of specialized services and discount programs. TREA has much to offer its members and you too can join our fold. Membership in TREA is open to all, however, you must meet certain criteria to be a voting member of the Association, but this does not prevent you from being an Associate member and supporting our organization and reaping the full range of member benefits!
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TREA Membership Eligibility Requirements:
Below are the various membership divisions. Please remember — only the Regular and Veterans Divisions are allowed voting rights, but all divisions reap all other benefits of this great Association supporting our enlisted ranks, past and present. Membership Divisions REGULAR DIVISION: Grades E-4 through E-9, in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, active duty, Reserves, National Guard, and retired and separated personnel who held rank of NCO/PO at time of separation from active duty under honorable conditions. VETERANS DIVISION: Veterans of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, regardless of rank or grade held at time of separation from active duty under honorable conditions. APPRENTICE DIVISION: Active duty Grades E-1 through E-3 in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. ASSOCIATE DIVISION: Active duty officers who were former NCOs/Pos, NCOs of allied military services, and immediate family members of former members or persons who would have been eligible for membership in the Regular or Veterans Division. Also includes friends of the military who do not qualify for one of the other divisions of the Association. INTERNATIONAL AUXILIARY: Spouses/former spouses, widows/widowers, and family members 18 years of age or older of enlisted service members, whether active duty, separated, veteran, Reserve or National Guard, in Grades E-1 through E-9. https://www.TREAusa.org/members/RegistrationOrderInfo.aspx?CountryId=3 Questions? write to membership@dar.org On the Web: http://www.dar.org/national-society/become-member/how-join http://www.dar.org/national-society/become-member/how-join
Number of Chapters:	75
Members:	20,000

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