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PRESIDENT'S MEMO
Our February social was a success, with 60-plus
attendees. Our guest speaker was Commander Robert (Bobby) Rountree,
Jr., USN (Ret). Bobby is the Executive Director for Regional Air
Operations at NAS Oceana. He was assisted by ACC Roy Firenze, USN (Ret).
Bobby briefed attendees on the future of NAS Oceana with the introduction
of the "Super Hornet." Bobby also discussed the Navy's relationship
with the City of Virginia Beach during this transition. The briefing
was well-received by members in attendance. Captain "Buck" Hereford,
USN (Ret) was presented an award for his outstanding service as Chairman
of the Personal Affairs Committee and his volunteer service with the Navy
Retired Affairs Office. Five Past Presidents were present to be recognized
for their outstanding service in past years. We look forward to seeing
as many of our members as possible at our next function, Friday 16 April
04 at NAS Oceana O'Club. The mayor of Virginia Beach is scheduled
as our guest speaker.
The DEERS officials have emphasized the importance
of updating records when personal eligibility information changes.
These changes include, military career status and family status such as
marriage, divorce, birth, and adoption.
For complete details see: www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/afretire/Update_DEERS.htm.
The 2003 National Cemetery Act authorized the
VA to establish six new national cemeteries to serve veterans in the States
of Alabama, California, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Information on
VA burial benefits can be obtained from national cemetery offices or from
VA web sites at www.cem.va.gov.
The Defense Department announced the creation
of the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The KDSM is a service
medal to give special recognition for the sacrifices and contributions
made by members of the U.S. armed forces who have served or are serving
in the Republic of Korea. Those authorized the KDSM must have served
in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea.
For further information go to www.defenselink.mil/releases/2004/nr20040209-0334.html.
SBP annuitants must complete Certificate of
Eligibility annually. If you are a Survivor Benefit Plan annuitant, you
should make a point to complete your COE. Annuitants receive a tax
statement and a COE annually. The COE determines whether the annuitant
continues receiving an SBP check each month. The COE is automatically
generated and sent to annuitants 90 days prior to their birthday each year.
The form should be completed and returned before the annuitant's birthday
to avoid any interruption in pay.
Again we would like to encourage any member,
who is interested in becoming actively involved in MOAA operations, to
attend our Board meetings, normally held on the 1st Saturday of each month
at the Little Creek Amphibious Base Golf Course clubhouse, beginning at
0830. The next Board meeting will be held on 3 April.
We're Rolling,
John
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