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Saturday, November 07, 2009

Benefits Issues

Your Guide to the Post-9/11 GI Bill

The Post-9/11 GI Bill is open for business on Aug. 1. Get the low down on the program, sign up as a military member, or sign up for the ability to transfer the benefit to family members, if eligible. There are many details to learn so get a head start here.

Military Awards and Decorations

Good starting point for where to obtain medals, what to do if they are lost, and how to wear your medals.

Related Information: Military Uniforms

2009 Legislative Update and Benefits Brief (PDF, 1.17 MB)

View our informational briefing to learn more about our top legislative issues, compensation, SBP, health care, and more.

Military Burials

Information and frequently asked questions to assist in understanding the burial benefits military officers or their surviving spouses may be eligible for.

Military Identification (ID) Cards

Information on ID cards and how to renew them for retirees and eligible family members.

Removing Personal Data and DD 214 From Public Record

Air Force Legal Services document to assist those who may wish to remove their DD Form 214 or other personal information from the public record.

Space Available Travel and Lodging

Military retirees and their family members may use military travel and lodging facilities on a space available basis.

Military Will Remove Social Security Numbers from Military IDs

In an effort to thwart identity theft, DoD plans to remove Social Security Account Numbers (SSAN) from all military identification cards by the end of 2010. Instead, the cards will display only the last four digits of the SSAN.

Military Uniforms

Information on wearing your military uniform after you retire.

Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA)

Our experts answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding USFSPA.