“With the PA GI Bill, Pennsylvania can lead the way on a program I think we can all agree provides fitting support for our service members and their families who endure great hardships through multiple overseas deployments, training exercises, and domestic emergencies in and outside of the commonwealth,” said Wolf.
In addition, the governor stated, “This program will recognize the sacrifice of our Guard families by offering education benefits to Guard spouses and children in Pennsylvania schools.”
Gov. Wolf’s proposal will help maintain a strong National Guard
Pennsylvania State Senator Mike Regan, commented, “In order for us to maintain a strong National Guard over the next several decades, it is important that we retain these citizen soldiers beyond their first enlistment. The Military Family Education Program will help in this cause.”
On other hand, State Sen. Lindsey Williams said the Pennsylvania National Guard members deserve the education benefit for themselves and their families. He believes that the program will help retain and attract new service members.
