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Posted on October 4, 2024
How to get or renew a military ID Card: for Spouses, Dependents, Veterans and Retirees
As a veteran, military retiree, spouse or dependent of a service member, you may be eligible for a Next Generation Uniformed Services ID card. This military ID proves your identity and connection to the DOD and gives you access to certain military services and programs. Here are some frequently asked questions about military IDs for spouses, dependents, veterans and retirees. Who is eligible for a military ID?Those eligible for the Next Generation Uniformed Services ID card are: &...Posted on October 1, 2024
Veterans Have Options to Upgrade Discharge Characterization
By C. Todd Lopez, DoD News Individuals who left the military with a discharge that's less than fully honorable retain the right to upgrade that discharge even years later through their own military department's Discharge Review Board or through their military department's Board for Correction of Military/Naval Records. "The department encourages all service members who believe they have suffered an error or injustice to request relief from their military department review boards,...Posted on October 1, 2024
How to report a Veteran’s death to VA
The passing of a Veteran is a solemn time that deserves to be recognized and reported with the utmost respect. Veterans have served their country and worked hard for their well-deserved benefits. However, after a Veteran passes away, family members should report the death of the Veteran to VA as soon as possible to stop current benefits payments. If the death is not reported promptly, survivors or executors of the Veteran’s estate may have to repay any overpayments received. Payments...Posted on September 27, 2024