2019 Retiree Day, Camp Shelby
MS National Guard Retiree Day for 2019 is Thursday, May 9th, 1000 Hours, in front of the Museum. Please come join your fellow retirees for a day of fellowship and…
Proposed senate changes to Tricare to cost retirees thousands
Proposed Tricare News Article When it was announced that changes would be coming to TRICARE for those joining the military after Jan 1, 2018 it was also communicated that those…
Flag Presentation Protocol and the Meaning of the Folds of the Flag-Draped Coffin
A United States burial casket flag drapes the casket of deceased veterans to honor the memory of their service to the country. The ceremonial folding and presentation of the flag…
VA Pensions, Aid & Attendance and Housebound
Retirees/Veterans who meet the cited criteria may be eligible for a VA pension, Aid & Attendance and/or Housebound support. Below is an extract from the VA website of those benefits…
Things To Do List, Upon Death of a Military Retiree or Annuitant
This information paper is provided strictly as an assistance guide for use in reporting of the death of a military retiree or annuitant drawing from a military retiree’s retirement pay….
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty The DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, generally referred to as a “DD 214”,…
Space A (Available) Flights
Plan Your Trip With Space-A Travel Service members and their families can use Space-Available flights to travel around the country and world at little to no cost. Though sometimes unpredictable,…
Armed Forces Vacation Club
The below website link provides both active, Guard/Reserve and retirees a free membership to the Armed Forces Vacation Club where you can get great pricing for seven day stays. If…
MS Veterans Nursing Homes
The MS Veterans Affairs Board website link below provides information concerning the state’s four veterans nursing homes located in Jackson, Oxford, Kosciusko and Collins. MS Veterans can learn about the…
Military Funerals, Markers, VA Burials and Memorial Benefits
The below link provides military personnel with information and guidance concerning burial, burial services, and benefits available to our retirees and military servicemen who qualify. Everyone should take the time…