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TIPS & CLIPS

Tips and Clips Spring and

Summer 2020

Please let NERA know if there is anything we could do
to assist you or your family during this COVID-19 crisis.
Don't hesistate to contact us at [email protected].

Important Reminder
Joanne Elliott, YNC
I have been receiving quite a fill out VA Form 40-10007 — Application for Pre-Need
National President
few phone calls from surviv- Determination of Eligibility for Burial in a VA National
ing spouses and their families regarding funeral arrange- Cemetery. A copy of your DD214 will also be needed
ments after a member has passed. My advice is to not wait when submitting the paperwork to the VA.
until the last minute to think about the process. I know
it is difficult to think about, but the first things that you Other important phone numbers to call:
need to do is make a will, power of attorney, and health Q DFAS: 800-321-1080. They will ask for member’s
care directive. I would suggest that you go to an attorney social security number.
to have this prepared considering it should not be that Q VA: 00-827-1000. If receiving VA disability benefits.
costly to have a simple will prepared. Put the original in a Q Social Security Admin: 1-800-772-1213
specific location in your home along with a copy of your
DD214 and/or discharge papers. Make sure your family If you cannot find a copy of your DD214, try accessing
members know the location of these documents. If you https://www.archives.gov/veterans.
wish to be buried in a Veterans Cemetery, you need to

SPACE A Travel Update
There are several places to get information about Space AMC-Official-Travel-Page. For Gray Area Age Retirees go
A travel. If you utilize Facebook search for Roy G. Deal to www.facebook.com/groups/1082478135213060. You
who has a page dedicated to Space A Travel. You can can also search Facebook for specific base AMC travel,
also look up SPACE A DOD TRAVELERS OF USA. e.g. McGuire, Dover, etc. continued on page 11
Other sites are www.amc.af.mil/home/AMC-Travel-Site//

Thank You and Stay Healthy!

On behalf of the Naval Enlisted Reserve Association ing Sea Service Reservists. Non sibi sed patriae-not for
(NERA), I would like to thank each and every one of self but country.
you who donated to the NERA end of the year fund
drive. Your financial support helps us help our members Thank you again for your donation. Stay healthy and
in this time of need. NERA pledges to support our Sea know NERA is here for you.
Service Reservists during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Sincerely,
There is no way to fully express our gratitude for your
loyalty, except by being there for you. We at NERA are
continually inspired by the dedication of our members. Joanne Elliott, President
Your contribution helps us stay committed in protect- Naval Enlisted Reserve Association

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