Comments for AFSA Division 5

Comment on Legislative-Retiree Affairs Bulletin 2011-050 by Christopher Feister

Christopher Feister — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:51:56 +0000

Please let me know how I can start up a petition for the passage of this bill. HRBill2002

I retired 1 year ago after 24 years in the Air Force and unfortunately did not transfer my GI Bill to my children.

Comment on Military Legislation Update November 8, 2011 by Lafe Elliott

Lafe Elliott — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:22:21 +0000

Is there any update on the HR1130 Bill. I retired 1 March 2005 after 27.5 years of active duty, and am looking forward to the opportunity to transfer my Post 9/11 GI Bill to my wife.

Thanks

Lafe

Comment on AFSA International Legislative Committee Bulletin 2011-020 by Floyd Sears, MSGT, USAF, 1951 to 1971 (retired)

Floyd Sears, MSGT, USAF, 1951 to 1971 (retired) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:04:20 +0000

In your How TRICARE for Life Came into Being I think you missed several important points. Look at …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn9lB8J_M44
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c1JZ9vGjxo
and the last part of…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xyn1LtYgzJI
You omitted what Colonel George Day, Congressman Ronnie Shows, Jim Whittington, and many many other folks did.

Comment on Legislative-Retiree Affairs Bulletin 2011-059 by Gerry YNC Ret

Gerry YNC Ret — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:14:21 +0000

As is always the case, when the Govt needs someone to slaughter, they always pick on the small guy; helpless and unable to stand up to defend their rights (our rights)..

Comment on Legislative-Retiree Affairs Bulletin 2011-059 by Michael Smith

Michael Smith — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:39:03 +0000

Comment on “Gates Urges Senate to Support TRICARE Fee Increases and Annual Indexing to Civilian Health Care Increases” article.

For more than 10 years I watched as my disabled wife (who was on Social Security due to Muscular Dystrophy) looked forward to getting some extra money in her benefit with the COLA only to have all but three or four bucks taken away from the raise by the rising cost of the medicare increase. It was disheartening to see her so disappointed each time. She passed away last year so that ends her disappointment.

Now I understand plans are to tie Tricare premium increases to the medical index (but also to the COLA we might recieve.) This looks to me like all future COLA increases will simply go to paying more for the “Free medical care” I was promised when I joined up with the military in 1974. Guess I’d better take some wisdom from my late wife’s experiences and get used to being disappointed while everyone including the pest control folks raise the cost of living.

Comment on Legislative-Retiree Affairs Bulletin 2011-033 by Ty

Ty — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:40:03 +0000

No, as of right now you will only draw VA pay depending on your rating. I dont think this act is in the DOD budget right now. I medically retired at 19 years and hope it passes, but dont let ANYONE tell you that you will get concurrent receipt until it is signed into law!

Comment on Legislative-Retiree Affairs Bulletin 2011-033 by Division President Bruce Blodgett

Division President Bruce Blodgett — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:12:52 +0000

Hello Jarret, I’m sorry I am not very familiar with the compensation laws in cases such as yours. Usually, the process begins with contacting your VA. Service agencies such as the VFW, AMVETS, or the American Legion can better assist you and represent you through these proceedings. I believe, but am not certain, that you should be able to draw both a medical retirement and VA Disability, but they can guide you through that process better than I. I wish you the best of luck getting a rapid answer to your question and thanks for serving your country with honer and distinction!

Comment on MILITARY DISCOUNTS!! by President Bruce Blodgett

President Bruce Blodgett — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:04:05 +0000

Thanks Terrance, I appreciate the information! I will share with my Division!

Comment on MILITARY DISCOUNTS!! by Terrence Thomas

Terrence Thomas — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:20:38 +0000

Bruce-

We just created a pretty comprehensive local and national site on military discounts. Please have your folks take a look and if it meets AFSA standards, feel free to share with your members.

http://www.militaryandveteransdiscounts.com

Also, we ranked cities on military discounts per capita: http://www.militaryandveteransdiscounts.com/blog/top-40-cities-for-military-discounts

Thanks

Terrence Thomas

Comment on Legislative-Retiree Affairs Bulletin 2011-033 by jarret

jarret — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:15:13 +0000

Need help going for a fit for duty board. I only have 17 years of active service in the army and have been diagnosis of type II diabetes and on medications to control. I also has a L5 injury from a wreck that was in line of duty. Can I receive a medical retirement and VA disability pay at the same time. I need to know what my options are before I put myself over a barrel.