Vietnam War Casualties Listed by Home of Record
VVA -165 Historical Information
Historical information about the early VVA -165 chapter is availabe for chapter members to view. The disk contains such information as the petition to national to form the chapter, the listing of the original 40 members, chapter bylaws, incorporation documents, correspondence with national and other items of an historical interest. The disk can be obtained from the current president of the chapter or the current secretary of the chapter. A third copy is kept in the VVA-165 file cabinet with all of the original documents.
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Construction Jobs for Veterans
Local Construction Companies are looking to hire Veterans for part time, full time or seasonal construction work in Whatcom County
No experience is necessary for some positions.
Please contact Elizabeth Witowski at (360) 676-6724 ext #50700 or ewitowsk@whatcomcounty.us for more information.
DD-214 and social security
Subject: DD 214 Increased Social Security Benefits For Vets
DD 214 Increased Social Security Benefits For Vets
DD FORM 214 — EXTRA SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT for those with active duty between January 1957 to December 31, 2001
See the web site & notes below to possibly increase your Social Security Benefits.
DD FORM 214 — SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT Please share this with anyone who had active duty service between January 1957 to December 31, 2001, and planning for retirement. In a nutshell it boils down to this:
You qualify for a higher social security payment because of your Military service, for active duty any time from 1957 through 2001 (the program was done away with 1 January 2002). Up to $1200 per year of earnings credit credited at time of application – which can make a substantial difference in social security monthly payments upon your retirement. You must bring your DD-214 to the Social Security Office and you must ask for this benefit to receive it!
Soc Sec website: http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/military.htm
This is something to put in your files for when you apply for Social Security down the road.. It is NOT just for retirees, BUT anyone who has served on
active duty between January 1957 to December 31, 2001.
FYI – this benefit is not automatic, you must ask for it! We’ve all been on active duty between 1957 and 2001 or know someone who has.
Passing on good information for all you military folks when you apply for social security. I know this may be too early for some of you to think about social security but, keep living and you will get there.
Regional Resource Coordinator
Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans Project State of Maryland- Southern Region
Human Services Partnership Building La Plata, Maryland 2064