TREA
The Retired Enlisted Association
"To enhance the quality of life for uniformed service enlisted personnel, retirees, veterans, and their families."
About The Retired Enlisted Association
The The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional military association founded in 1963 to advocate for the benefits, quality of life, and earned entitlements of enlisted service members, retirees, veterans, and their families. TREA focuses on legislative advocacy, member services, and education related to military and veteran issues.
Who the Organization Represents
The Retired Enlisted Association represents active-duty, National Guard, Reserve, retired, and veteran enlisted members of the United States Armed Forces, as well as surviving spouses and supporters aligned with its mission.
What the Organization Does
- Advocates before Congress and federal agencies on enlisted pay, benefits, and healthcare
- Provides education and information on retirement, VA benefits, and survivor issues
- Supports member services, discounts, and insurance programs
- Engages members through chapters, councils, and national communications
- Promotes awareness of issues affecting the enlisted military community
Where the Organization Operates
The Retired Enlisted Association operates nationally with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and through a network of chapters and councils across the United States. Advocacy occurs at the federal level, while member engagement is supported locally and virtually.
Membership Eligibility Requirements
Membership in The Retired Enlisted Association is open to individuals connected to the enlisted military community.
- Eligible members include active-duty, Guard, Reserve, retired, and veteran enlisted service members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Surviving spouses and family members may be eligible for associate or auxiliary membership.
- No combat service or wartime service requirement applies.
- Members are expected to support the mission and advocacy goals of the Association.
How Membership Is Structured
Membership is administered through the national organization with participation opportunities via local chapters, legislative advocacy initiatives, publications, meetings, and member programs designed to advance the interests of the enlisted force.