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Veterans Affairs and Issues
Veterans Affairs and Issues have to do with anything that concerns veterans of the armed service. Many benefits are provided to the veterans of the armed services and when new legislation is proposed, questions about the effects on benefits to veterans are common. This is the place to ask those, and other questions about benefits to veterans.
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What does component AUS mean in regards to World War 2 honorable discharge papers?
AUS=Army of the United States. The US Army consists of the Regular Army, Army Reserves, and National Guard...Army of the United States. If you've seen the film "Saving Private Ryan" one might recall the scene in which the US Army Ranger Captain, played by actor Tom Hanks is conversing with a Sergeant, and the SGT asks Tom Hanks what he did as a civilian...the Captain (Hanks) replies that he was a school teacher. The Captain (Hanks) was a Reserve/Guard Army Officer activated (placed on active duty) for WWII. Consequently he was a Captain in the AUS. ALL US Army officers are reserve officers on active duty...UNLESS they hold a regular army commission; which are primarily held for West Point Graduates. Nearly any officer can obtain an RA commission (RA commission) he simply has to go thru the steps to obtain it.
Can my wife get a hearing aid under my veteran benefits?
If she isn't a veteran, no. Only a vet can use the veteran benefits.
What are opinions on the American Veterans Aid group a scam or not?
The American Veterans Aid Group is believed to be a scam, according to the opinions of many people. The organization is not sanctioned by any veterans organizations.
What benefits do children of WW2 veterans receive when the veteran is deceased?
The children of a WW2 Vet (if his-her wife is deceased) get $255, a free gravestone, your choice of granite or marble, and a nice large casket sized US Flag... PLUS... the satisfaction of knowing that your father fought and survived, your uncle fought and was killed....all so that today when a foreigner moves here legally or illegally, then has one child or 10 born on US soil they will receive free medical care, government grants (free money) for schooling, and many other benefits... and their illegal or legal parents will also get grants- (free money) and all the free help they need to open a gas station-quickie mart and prosper..... all happening with the tax money from American WW2 veterans children...boomers.....and other legit Americans....
Was Custer a soldier of world war 2?
Of course Custer fought in WWII. There was approx. 6,500 service men and women whos last name was Custer, who served in the armed forces from 1941-1945.
The primary record for your service and discharge?
Your DD214, which can be obtained through the Department of Veterans' Affairs details your service and discharge.
Where is the Veterans Memorial Museum in Hinton West Virginia located?
The address of the Veterans Memorial Museum is: 419 Ballengee St, Hinton, WV 25951
Virginia Department of Health Office of Licensure and Certiefication
How can you register a deceased veteran on the World War 2 memorial?
Contact the nearest Branch of Veterans of Foreign War's. They should be able to direct you to the right people, -Probably your City Hall, or whoever is responsible for Monuments.
No. The medal was authorized in 1999 for award to veterans of the Korean Conflict between June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953. You may, however, receive the Korean Defense Service Medal created by the Deprtment of Defense in 2004. http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Awards/KoreaDefenseServiceMedal.htm Note, paragraph 7c has been recinded by subsequent changes in regulations. The Overseas Service Ribbon and KDSM are authorized for the same tour in Korea.
Does the veterans affairs hospital cover breast reduction?
Veterans Affairs will cover breast reduction only if the breasts are so large that they interfere with the persons daily living or they cause back pain. Even under these conditions it will be very difficult and time consuming to convince the medical board that breast reduction surgery is necessary.
Which of the groups help the veterans?
Disabled American Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Vietnam Veterans of America
American Legion
Military Order of the Purple Heart
All sources of income/assets have to be reported. Any disability award is exempted from creditors execution. Howevcr, disability, pension, SSI, SSD, income, etc. must be on the exemption schedule to insure there will not be any confusion on not being attached by the creditor(s).
What flower is made of paper by disabled veterans to sell for charity?
Veterans make Buddy poppies. Originally, they sold red poppies, like those in Flanders, but there was a shortage one year. So, now the veterans make artificial flowers.
Can you visit a military base if a veteran?
Veterans are welcome on nearly all military installations. Most have a museum. For tour assistance, contact the military base Public Affairs office. They can provide an escort/tour guide with current and historical information on the installation.
Expect to have your vehicle searched when you enter the gate.
What wouldn't we have if the veterans didn't fight?
If we didn`t have veterans that didn`t fight we wouldn`t have the freedom we have now,
we would have a king instead of a president. we wouldn`t have the land that we have today.
we wouldn`t be able to do the thing we have, like free language, good public schools we
have today. we would be trap like slaves. we wouldn`t be the people that we are today.
we would have been the country we was 1ooo`s years ago. we would have people coming
from all of the world an blowing up the United States. AND THATS WHY WE GLAD THAT WE HAVE THEM TODAY..
An honorable discharge can, on rare occasions, be granted to a former service member (whose service was characterized as less than honorable) as an act of clemency, should that person display exemplary post-service conduct and show evidence of outstanding post-service achievement in areas such as education and employment.
What should you tell the unemployment office when getting out of the military?
that you have left the military beause your contract was up
Where is the Clay County Veterans Memorial Fund in Maysel West Virginia located?
The address of the Clay County Veterans Memorial Fund is: 2312 Blue Knob Rd, Maysel, WV 25133-8065
What is a veteran affair loan?
if you are referring to a VA Home loan it is a benefit that veteran's earn if they are discharged honorably or under other then honorable conditions. You cannot earn it with a dishonorable discharge. It is a home loan program that guarantees the bank if the veteran defaults on the home mortgage the VA will step in and pay them a certain percentage (depending on the amount of the loan)
Are purple hearts awarded to vets with Gulf War Syndrome?
Gulf War Syndrome is not post traumatic stress disorder, it is brain damage, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivity, autoimmune system breakdown, chronic pain, joint pain, migraine headaches, et etc as a result of chemical and biological war waged by Sadaam Hussein in Iraq between 1990-2003.Many vets are severely disabled or dead from exposures.
