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  • Army, Air Force Exchange salute those ‘still serving’

    As part of its annual "Still Serving" weekend, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service will salute former Soldiers and Airmen by offering unique specials and events at exchanges worldwide Sept. 24 to 26."Still Serving" sales and benefits information is arriving in the mailboxes of approximately

  • VA takes a hard look at SGLI, VGLI programs

    The Department of Veterans Affairs has reviewed the account administered by Prudential that includes Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs to ensure beneficiaries are protected, being treated fairly, and accorded the utmost care and respect. VA is also

  • Airman receiving Medal of Honor for '68 actions

    An Air Force senior NCO who was killed 42 years ago will receive the Medal of Honor for actions he took after enemy forces overran a clandestine U.S. radar site in Laos.Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. "Dick" Etchberger, 35, died March 11, 1968, after being shot following an overnight battle on Mount

  • SecAF thanks American Legion for care of Airmen, veterans

    The secretary of the Air Force addressed thousands of Legionnaires at the American Legion's 92nd National Convention here Sept. 1 to thank them for their devotion to Airmen and veterans. In his speech to the nation's largest veterans service organization, Air Force Secretary Michael Donley said the

  • Veterans Affairs works to reduce claims backlog

    The Veterans Affairs Department is making great strides in its efforts to reduce the backlog of veterans' claims, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki told thousands of veterans attending the 92nd Annual American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee on Aug. 31."We intend to break the back of the backlog

  • Tricare Retired Reserve launches

    For the first time, members of the Retired Reserve who are not yet age 60, the so-called "gray area" retirees, can purchase Tricare health coverage for themselves and their eligible family members with today's launch of Tricare Retired Reserve, or TRR. "This new program offers a health coverage

  • Regulation provides easier path for Vietnam veterans

    Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in Vietnam and other areas will have an easier path to access quality health care and qualify for disability compensation under a final regulation that will be published Aug. 31in the Federal Register by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The new rule

  • Program helps military voters with upcoming election

    All 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia will hold general elections Nov. 2. Puerto Rico will not hold an election this cycle. All citizens residing outside the United States who have not registered or requested an absentee ballot this year should do so as soon as possible. To

  • VA reaches out to homeowners affected by Gulf oil crisis

    Veterans in the Gulf states impacted by the recent oil spill may qualify for delayed mortgage payments if their mortgages are already guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. "We are strongly urging mortgage companies to extend every possible forbearance to veterans whose livelihoods have

  • Veterans more likely to avoid foreclosure with VA-backed loan

    Mortgage loans guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs continue to have the lowest rate for serious delinquency and foreclosures in the industry. "The continued high performance of VA loans is due to the dedication of VA's loan professionals, the support of our partners in the mortgage