(Up Dates June
13, 2006) FOLLOWING IS A GREAT WAY TO HELP OUR FELLOW
VETERANS: Cherie and John Donaghue at NMB18@aol.com WRITE: Just wanted to drop you a note and let you know that there is a wonderful group
of people that I work with who have relentlessly worked within our group for years helping others out at Christmas time.
We call the project Santa's Sleigh. We gather funds through various means throughout the year and buy Christmas
for needy families at the holidays. The last two years, we have been given names of needy veterans. It is very
heart warming to see that when the names/lists of wants and needs are released, the veterans are adopted FAST. If you
want to sponsor one, you have to get your name in early!! John and I have completed our shopping for our veteran this
year and I am getting ready to wrap our gifts. If there is anyone who would like to include a message to him in our
gift, I would be happy to do that. Our email is NAMB18@AOL.COM. We do not get much info except that he is definitely
a veteran and needs assistance. I would also like to challenge all Mustangs to contact the vet centers in your area
and see if there is anyone in your area who needs you this holiday season.
To all Mustangs
and families, we wish you a blessed season of giving. Because that is what our active military is doing for us.
Let's not let them down at this time of year when they so desperately would love to be at home! (A Noble and compassionate
cause. Well done. JM6) HONOR
AND COURAGE, ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR VETERANS. INPUT WELCOME, CONTACT Left End 36:POW MIA REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY: (Submitted by Perry Tillman, 1 Co, 65). "The POW MIA Remembrance Ceremony"As you enter the banquet hall you may noticea small table in a place of honor. It is set for one.
This table is our way of symbolizing the fact that members of our profession of arms are missing from our midst. They are
commonly called POWs or MIAs, we call them "Brothers." They are unable to be with us
this evening and so we remember them.This Table set for one is small -- Symbolizing
the frailty of one prisoner alone against his oppressors. Remember!The Tablecloth is
white -- Symbolizing the purity of their intentions to respond to their country's call to arms. Remember!The single Red Rose displayed in a vase reminds us of the families and loved ones of our comrades-in-arms
who keep the faith awaiting their return. Remember!The Red Ribbon tied so prominently
on the vase is reminiscent of the red ribbon worn upon the lapel and breasts of thousands who bear witness to their unyielding
determination to demand a proper accounting of our missing. Remember!The Candle, the
candle is lit -- Symbolizing the upward reach of their unconquerable spirit. Remember!A
Slice of Lemon is on the bread plate to remind us of their bitter fate. Remember!There
is Salt upon the bread plate -- Symbolic of the families tears as they wait. Remember!The
Glass is inverted -- They cannot toast with us this night. Remember!The Chair -- The
chair is empty. They are not here. Remember!Remember! -- All of you who served with
them and called them comrades, who depended upon their might and aid, and relied upon them, for surely, they have not forsaken
you. Remember!Remember! -- Until the day they come home, Remember!TABLE SET UP:1. A small, round bistro table
2. White tablecloth
3.
Single place setting, preferably all white
4. Wine glass - inverted
5. Salt shaker
6. Slice of lemon on bread
plate with a pile of spilled salt
7. Small bud vase with a single stem red rose
8. RED ribbon tied around the vase
9. Candle - lit
10. Empty chair
DD 214's Online:
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>FYI. The National Personnel Records Center has provided the following website for
veterans to access their DD-214 online:
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>The National Personnel Records Center is working to make it easier
for veterans with computers and Internet access to obtain copies of documents from their military files.
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>Military
veterans and the next of kin of deceased former military members may now use a new online military personnel records system
to request documents. Other individuals with a need for documents must still complete the Standard Form 180 which can be downloaded
from the online web site. The new web-based application was designed to provide better service on these requests by eliminating
the records center's mailroom processing time.
>
>Also, because the requester will be asked to supply
all information essential for NPRC to process the request, delays that normally occur when NPRC has to ask veterans for additional
information will be minimized. Veterans and next of kin may access this application at http://vetrecs.archives.gov.
>
>Please note there is no requirement to type "www" in front of the web address.
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TRI CARE WEB SITES: (Some servers such as AOL do not want you to use "http://" when
bring up web sites..
1. Dept. of Defense Drug TRI CARE PHARMACY SERVICE is now EXPRESS
SCRIPTS, It also has a link for the necessary forms for forwarding Prescriptions etc.
<Express-scripts.com>
2. "http://www.troa.org/OnTheWeb/"
Here are a lot of links from TROA
for veterans and also numerous links on "Tricare For Life".
3. "http://www.tricare.osd.mil/claims/"
This site gives you access (via PDF files) to the claim forms associated with Tricare standard
plus an explanation of the differances between Tricare Standard and
Tricare Prime
4. "http://www.anthemalliance.com/anthem/af filiates/alliance/content.html"
This gives you four boxes of self explanatory links to Tricare responsibilities and benifit
5. "http://www.tricare.osd.mil/dcao/"
This one gives you information on how to find a Tricare
Debt Assistance officer near you and the services they can provide.
6. "http://www.tricare.osd.mil/tricareservi
cecenters/default.cfm"
This one gives you Phone numbers to the service centers in your
area.
7. "http://www.tricare.osd.mil/"
This is a general Tricare coverage
site that included area not included in the other sites.
Keep for future reference. Use cut
and paste to transfer URL. Make them favorite places.(JM6, 21 Apr 01)
ARMY WEB SITES: (Feb 01 Army
Magazine)
Chief Staff Army,
"www.army.mil/csa/"
Vice C/S
Army,
"www.army.mil/vcsa/"
TRADOC
"www.tradoc.army.mil"
MATERIAL COMD
"www.amc.army.mil"
FORCES COMD
"www.forscom.army.mil"
Asst Sec Army Log
"www.sarda.army.mil"
> Asst Sec Army Fin
"www.asafim.army.mil"
Legislative Ln
"www.hqda.army.mil/ocll/"
Public Affairs
"www.dtic.mil/armylink/index/html" |
