The objective of the AFSA Retiree and Veteran Affair Trustee is: To provide information, services and updates on military and veteran related programs to the military retiree and veteran’s community – focusing on enlisted members and their families by ultimately serving all ranks, all services. Work to serve an interface between the active-duty and retired communities whenever possible; keep retirees and veterans updated on various matters; provide information and updates on legislation, programs, and services that are applicable and available to retirees and veterans. Lastly as appropriate; to represent and work for the retired and veteran personnel and their families especially those members within AFSA.
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Dr. Jim Crissinger Retired and Veterans Affairs Trustee |
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AFSA RETIREE & VETERANS AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER - Vol 9 |
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QUESTIONS ON SURVIVOR OR DEPENDENT RESOURCES?
The following guides can help you and your family deal with grief and other challenges you may be facing and direct you to other services available to service members and families. A Survivor’s Guide to Benefits: Taking Care of Our Families describes the responsibilities of your casualty assistance officer, offers information about memorial services and funerals, lists survivor benefits and contains links to resources. You may download a copy of this free from Military OneSource. The Days Ahead helps surviving family members by providing resources — including listings of support organizations and programs, books and websites on grief and loss, and advice for coping with the loss of their loved one. National Resource Directory is an online partnership for wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans, their families and families of the fallen, and those who support them. Support organizations Many other organizations offer support by people who understand grief and may have been through a similar experience. A full listing of support and service organizations is available in the publication “The Days Ahead.” Organizations include: READ MORE AND DOWNLOAD HERE |