NOTAMS

Notices to Airman is for announcements of important or relevant information for the association. Messages to other members should be posted on the Guest Log.

    DATE                              TITLE                                         INFORMATION  

December 21, 2009                        In Search of                                                        Don Schmal

Does anyone know the whereabouts of MSGT Don Schmal, gunner on Crew S-11, Carswell AFB, around 1962-1965.

Mike Gilroy, EWO Crew S-11  gilroyk@gvtc.com

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October 31, 2009            FY2010 National Defense Authorization Act

On October 28th President Barack Obama signed the FY2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a ceremony at the White House attended by NAUS President Bill Matz and Legislative Director Rick Jones. The law, which authorizes defense programs for the year, contains several key goals of the National Association for Uniformed Services (NAUS) including a 3.4 percent pay raise for servicemembers and funding of the TRICARE and TRICARE For Life programs with no beneficiary cost or fee increases.  However, notably absent from the bill are repeal of the Survivor Benefit Plan and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset, and expansion of concurrent receipt to Chapter 61 retirees (medically retired).

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October 19, 2009                    Shortburst Mailing addresses                                     Need updating

Here is a list of names that we got Post Cards back from our Address Check Post Card mailing this summer  that we don’t have correct address for.  Can you post it on the NOTAMS and see if we can get some responses?  “ The following named individuals do not have a current correct address in our AFGA Master listing.  If your name is on this list or you know someone on this list, please contact Jim Hoke and update the information.  No Short Bursts will be mailed to the people on this list until we get updated, correct mailing addresses.  Bob Matherly, Editor”   

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March 12, 2009                                            CMSgt Paul Wesley Airey                                            Tribute to a WWII Gunner

http://www.veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.asp?ID=81

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December 8, 2008                                    VA announces online claims application

WASHINGTON (AFRNS) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs will now accept online applications from veterans, survivors and other claimants for various benefits without the additional requirement of submitting a signed paper copy of the application.  

People can now file initial applications for disability compensation, pension, education, and vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits online.  VA will process applications received through its online application Web site, VONAPP, without the claimant's signature.  The electronic application will be sufficient authentication of the claimant's application for benefits.  Normal development procedures and rules of evidence will still apply to all VONAPP applications.  

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October 1, 2008                                        Replacement ID cards

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August 28, 2008                                        Social Security                                                    Credit for military service

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August 7, 2008                                Agent Orange Equity Act of 2008

Attention all gunners who flew combat missions in Vietnam - a bill is before congress that needs to be supported by all.  Check it out at :  http://capwiz.com/vva/home/ and contact your local congressman urging support for this H.R.6562 bill.