In This Issue1. VFW Leadership in Washington2. Short-Term CR Passes Congress3. Dempsey is New JCS Chairman4. TRICARE Fees Increase5. Senators Want Military Retirement Protected 6. VFW Survey Says Troops Won’t Stay7. Five MIAs Return Home 1. VFW Leadership in Washington: VFW National Commander Richard DeNoyer, Senior Vice Commander John Hamilton and Junior Vice Commander Bill […] In This Issue:1. White House Plan a “Breach of Faith”2. TSGLI Eligibility Expands3. VFW Testifies on Education Fixes4. Stop Loss Back Pay Deadline5. TRICARE Pharmacy Rates Go Up/Down6. Arlington Officials Report on Improvements7. WWII B-17 Crew Reunited 1. White House Plan a “Breach of Faith”: The White House this week released a summary of the […] National POW/MIA Recognition Day In This Issue:1. National POW/MIA Recognition Day2. Marine Receives Medal of Honor3. Deficit Reduction Committee Hosts First Hearing4. VFW to Testify on G.I. Bill Accountability5. House VA Committee Holds Vet Job Summit6. Senate Recommends Deeper Defense Cuts7. Rule Change Brings Extra Retiree Paycheck8. Korean War MIA Identified 1. National POW/MIA Recognition […] In This Issue:1. SVAC Criticizes Seamless Transition Initiative2. Support Needed for Vet Employment Bill3. Purple Heart Eligibility Revised 1. SVAC Criticizes Seamless Transition Initiative: On Wednesday, the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee criticized the VA and DOD for a new system that is supposed to help wounded troops get disability compensation more efficiently. Instead, the Integrated […]