Military Sponsor Checklist (Jul24)
Military Sponsor Checklist Our Military Sponsor Checklist has been updated and can be found at the below link. All retirees are encouraged to download this document, review and follow the…
PACT Act Guidance for Submitting an Intent to File
Guide on Submitting an Intent to File Authored by Marjory Harris How-to-submit-an-intent-to-file. Applications for the illnesses that are now covered under the PACT Act can be submitted at any time…
Step Guide on how to Download VA Letter of Benefits
Veterans needing to obtain a copy of their Veterans Administration (VA) letter of benefits sometimes find difficulty in knowing how to obtain a copy of their VA letter advising off…
MS Locations for Retirees to Update DEERS and Obtain ID Cards
Locations within Mississippi for Military Deers and Identification (ID) Card Services Listed below by location are military sites which have the DEERS system and provide ID card services. Retirees should…
VA Hearing Aids Community Care Optum Program
VA Hearing Aid Optum Program The below info sheet from Advanced Hearing and Balance provides guidance for Veterans on how to go through the VA Community Care Optum Program for…
Veterans Administration (VA) Assistance and Phone Numbers
Jackson Veterans Administration (VA) Phone Number and Contact Listing The pdf link below provides a contact list of phone numbers by functional area to directly contact various areas within the…
MILITARY RETIREE/SPONSOR PERSONAL INFORMATION PLANNING PACKET
MILITARY RETIREE/SPONSOR PERSONAL INFORMATION PLANNING PACKET (For survivors’ information and use of the death of a military retiree) is a planning packet designed to be used in conjunction with the Military…
MS Army National Guard Ribbon Builder
Mississippi Army National Guard Ribbon Builder To assist retirees in ensuring their uniform ribbons are properly displayed the below link will allow you to check your appropriate ribbons and it…
Flag Presentation Protocol and the Meaning of the Folds of the Flag-Draped Coffin
A United States burial casket flag drapes the casket of deceased veterans to honor the memory of their service to the country. The ceremonial folding and presentation of the flag…
VA Pensions, Aid & Attendance and Housebound
Retirees/Veterans who meet the cited criteria may be eligible for a VA pension, Aid & Attendance and/or Housebound support. Below is an extract from the VA website of those benefits…