VFW strongly believes the pay and benefits provisions included in the DOD budget recommendation would dismantle the all-volunteer military force.
We are asking YOU, and every patriot across the country, to join the fight and send a united voice to Congress that these proposals must be defeated!
IT'S URGENT — CONTACT YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS RIGHT NOW.
Unveiled February 13, the DOD budget recommendation would:
Provide 1.7 percent military pay raises for 2013 and 2014, followed by a scant 0.5 percent increase in 2015, and 1 percent in 2016
Almost quadruple Tricare Prime enrollment fees for some working age military retirees
Impose Tricare for Life enrollment fees on those older than 65
Introduce enrollment fees and increased deductibles on Tricare Standard and Extra users
Increase pharmaceutical copayments for retirees as well as military dependents
Reduce the size of the active force by more than 100,000 troops over the next five years
Change the military retirement system to resemble civilian 401(k)-type plans
