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Fall Newsletter 2019 Inside this Issue SOS Information Event Photos Upcoming Events Resources Financial Corner Contact Information
Gold Star Mothers and Family Day Sunday 29 September 2019
During World War I, military family households would put a Service Flag in the windows of their
homes. The Service Flag would have a deep Blue Star and/or a Gold Star for each family member
that was serving our country. A Blue Star represented those who were alive and a Gold Star
honored those who had lost their life.
In 1928, twenty-five mothers who resided in Washington, D.C., created a national organization
known as American Gold Star Mother’s Inc. In 1936, the last Sunday in September was designated
as the Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, which has been observed each year by a presidential
proclamation.
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Hello Friends and Family,
This week, we kicked off The Legend of 1000 Combat Paper Cranes in 2019 at Pub 'N Sub in Reno and at Code Cof-
fee! Thanks to all who attended, it was great catching up with everyone. DJD Foundation, invites you to fold Combat
Paper origami cranes at Nevada Humanities' 6th Annual Lit Crawl, Unabridged. Please drop by to help Gene and Paula
fold cranes at Nevada Museum of Art, V between 3:30 and 5:30 on Saturday, September 14.
But wait! That's not all! You can also hear the stories and poetry of DJD Foundation veterans at 1:30-2:15 at Old
World Coffee, 104 California Ave, Reno, also on September 14! I hope you will leave a little early and catch both experi-
ences, or better yet, spend the whole day. For your convenience I have attached a flier for the Lit Crawl.
I am, again, attaching a flier for our first community discussion program event, known as Duty: War's Impact on
Women, which provides opportunities to share and learn about war and military service and how they impact women and
communities. This event is paired with the Legend of 1000 Combat Paper Cranes. Please join us for this 1st of many
events throughout Nevada. American Legion Post #30, 730 4th Street, Sparks, 6-9PM, Oct.14-16. Complete all three days
to receive a special commemorative gift! Please share this information with your friends and family as this is a fantastic
way to help DJD Foundation get the word out. Don't forget to get your tickets by clicking on the link for each day.
Sign up October 14
A very special thanks goes out to all who volunteered at the Pyramid Lake Sprint Triathlon. Because of your amazing
commitment and hard work, DJD Foundation received a check for $2000.00! Thank you all and especially Jo and Bill
Meacham for making it happen!
Warmly,
Tina Drakulich
Founding Member
David J. Drakulich Foundation
For Freedom of Expression
775-313-2607
www.arthealswarwounds.com
David J. Drakulich Foundation For Freedom of Expression
www.arthealswarwounds.com
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Listing of some of the Wreaths Across American for the Central Valley Please reach out to the cemetery directly that you will be assisting to confirm the dates and times provided in case there are any changes at: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery Ceremony starts on: Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 9:00 am. 32053 McCabe Rd, Santa Nella, CA 95322 Mariposa Masonic Cemetery (CAMMCM) 4979 Joe Howard Rd, Mariposa, CA 95338 Ceremony Starts On: Saturday, December 14, 2019 Ceremony At: 3:00 PM Location Coordinator: Barbara S. St. Joseph's Cemetery (CASCJM) Mariposa Cemetery 4979 Joe Howard Rd Mariposa, CA 95338 Ceremony Starts On: Saturday, December 14, 2019 Ceremony At: 3:00 PM Location Coordinator: Nancy C. Tracy Public Cemetery (CATPCT) 501 E Schulte Rd, Tracy, CA 95376 Ceremony Starts On: Saturday, December 14, 2019 Ceremony At: 10:00 AM Location Coordinator: Julia C. Bakersfield National Cemetery (CABNCB) 30338 E Bear Mtn Blvd Arvin, CA 93203 Ceremony Starts On: Saturday, December 15, 2018 Ceremony At: 9:00 AM Location Coordinator: Tom P. Clovis Cemetery (CACCCV) 305 N Villa, Clovis, CA 93611 Ceremony Starts On: Saturday, December 14, 2019 Ceremony At: 8:30 AM Location Coordinator: Linda B. Red Bank Cemetery/Academy Cemetery Red Bank: 11548 E. Shaw Avenue, Clovis, CA. 93619 Academy: 11824-11844 Mendocino Ave, Clovis, CA 93619 Ceremony Both Start on: Saturday, December 14, 2019 Ceremony begins at: 8:30 am. Location Coordinator: August Flach Kern River Valley Cemetery (CAKRVC) 8441 Burlando Rd, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 Ceremony Starts On: Saturday, December 15, 2018 Ceremony At: 9:00 PM Lo-cation Coordinator: Orion S. Catheys Valley Cemetery (CACVCH) 5356 Hornitos Rd, Catheys Valley, CA 95306 Ceremony On: Saturday, December 14, 2019 Ceremony At: 12:00 PM Location Coordinator: Nancy C. Fresno Memorial Gardens (CAFMGF) 175 S Corneila, Fresno, CA 93706 Ceremony Starts On: Saturday, December 14, 2019 Ceremony At: 8:30 AM Location Coordinator: Leann T.
Point of Contact: Rebecca Calleja Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator 5575 E. Airways Blvd. Fresno, CA. 93727 Office Phone: 559-347-5819 Cell Phone: 559-999-9178 [email protected]
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Bells Across the Beach San Diego 20 September 2019 Contact Kim Zenno Army Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator California National Guard 7401 Mesa College Drive San Diego, CA 92111 Office 858.573.7055 Cell: 619.384.9806 [email protected]
Bells Across America San Diego 26 September 2019 Contact Kim Zenno Army Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator California National Guard 7401 Mesa College Drive San Diego, CA 92111 Office 858.573.7055 Cell: 619.384.9806 [email protected]
Wreaths Across America
LOCATIONS: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/150000/locations
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PAST EVENTS:
Padres Tickets Contact: Kim Zenno Army Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator California National Guard 7401 Mesa College Drive San Diego, CA 92111 Office 858.573.7055 Cell: 619.384.9806 [email protected]
Angels Tickets Contact: Jim Denington Army Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator California National Guard
Office: 562.346.2802 Cell: 951.206.8554
Sugar Bear Foundation and THRIVE Workshops
The THRIVE Workshops was hosted by Sugar Bear Foundation and Families For-
ever at MCRD San Diego attended by Gold Star Families and Survivors. This
workshop provided an insight to who you are and what makes you THRIVE as an
individual.
Sugar Bear Foundation raises funds and awareness for existing programs that
support Gold Star spouses and children. www.thesugarbearfoundation.org
By SOSC Kim Zenno
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Survivor Benefit Plan School Certifications
Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity payments typically stop for child annuitants covered under SBP when they reach age 18 unless they
are incapacitated.
However, if you attend school full-time (in high school or at an accredited college or university), the SBP annuity payments can continue
until you reach age 22 or otherwise become ineligible.
DFAS has a new, online option for submitting school certification forms.
DFAS created a new online module where students can upload a school certification form through AskDFAS on the DFAS.mil website,
which is also accessible on a mobile browser.
The online submission module is at: https://go.usa.gov/xymaH
To use the new, online module to submit a school certification form, students just need to fill in the required information in the online
screen, and then upload a PDF of their completed and signed DD 2788 - Child Annuitant's School Certification form. This online module
can only accept school certification forms and accompanying documentation. It cannot be used for other types of annuitant documents
or requests.
Students who need to submit school certifications can now receive email reminders from DFAS when school certifications are coming
due.
DFAS is developing new email reminders when it is time to submit school certifications. Student child annuitants who would like to re-
ceive these reminders just need to have a myPay account with a valid email address, and DFAS will email reminders when it is time for
school certifications to be submitted. Information on getting started with myPay is at: https://myPay.dfas.mil
School certifications for child annuitants over age 18 attending college/university full-time. Each semester, we mail a Child Annuitant's
School Certification form (DD Form 2788) to verify you are still enrolled. If we don't receive the form by the end of your school term, we
will suspend payments until we receive a properly completed form.
The Child Annuitant's School Certification form (DD Form 2788) and instructions are available for downloading on our website Forms
page.
School certifications for child annuitants turning age 18 while attending high school or college. Child annuitants over age 18 (and not
incapacitated) must be full-time students to continue receiving SBP annuity payments. A school certification form is sent before the an-
nuitant reaches age 18 to verify the child annuitant's eligibility to continue to receive SBP payments.
We will mail a school certification form to the child annuitant 60-90 days prior to their 18th birthday. The certification form must be
filled out and signed by a parent or guardian, and then signed by a school official, and returned to DFAS prior to the first day of the
month of the child annuitant's birth.
When the school certification form is received for a child annuitant that turns 18 years of age while attending college, we will certify the
child annuitant's eligibility as future intent to continue payment. However, a separate school certification will also be needed at the end
of the semester for validation of their eligibility as a full-time student. School certification forms will also be needed at the end of each of
the following semesters to certify that the child annuitant is a full-time student.
When the school certification form is received for a child annuitant that turns 18 years of age while in high school, we will certify the
child annuitant's eligibility until their high school graduation date or for one year, whichever period is shorter. If the school certification
form is not returned before the first day of the month of the child annuitant's 18th birthday, the annuity payment is suspended until a
properly completed form is received.
If a child annuitant over age 18 does not plan to attend college full-time, their annuity eligibility ends on the date of high school gradua-
tion. If the child annuitant over age 18 plans to attend college full-time within 150 days of the date of their high school graduation, they
should submit an additional school certification form to notify DFAS of their plan to attend college on a full-time basis, which will contin-
ue their annuity eligibility. A school certification form will also be needed prior to the end of the first semester for validation of their
eligibility as a full-time student. School certification forms will also be needed at the end of each of the following semesters to certify that
the child annuitant is a full-time student.
The Child Annuitant's School Certification form (DD Form 2788) and instructions are available for downloading on our website Forms
page. https://myPay.dfas.mil or call 888-332-7411
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Article by: SOSC Meier
RESOURCES:
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800-959-TAPS (8277)
Michele Meier (Sacramento)
Office: 916-854-3472 Mobile: 916-757-0359
Jonathan Wilson (Chico) Cell: 925-895-0570
Eric Overstrom (Moffett Field Army Reserve ) Cell: 650-525-9316
Mayra Haaglund (Reno) Office: 775-384-5838
Mobile: 775-445-0291 [email protected]
Rebecca Calleja (Fresno)
Office: 559-347-5819 Mobile: 559-999-9178
Lori Picard (Barstow) Office: 760-256-5751
Nathaniel E. Pleasantbey (Monterey) Office: 831-242-7661
Mobile: 831-915-0230 [email protected]
Kim Zenno (San Diego)
Office: 858-573-7055 Mobile: 619-384-9806
Jim Denington (Riverside/Orange County) Office: 562-346-2802
Mobile: 951-206-8554 [email protected]
Vito Valdez (Las Vegas)
Office: 702-632-0556 Mobile: 702-204-4718
SOS Coordinators Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 800-395-5755 International: 919-562-2112
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Resources
ID Cards http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/owa/home
Medicare: 1-800-633-4227; http://www.medicare.gov
Military One Source: 1-800-342-9647; http://www.militaryonesource.com
Military Records Request: http://vetrecs.archives.gov
National Military Families Association (NMFA) http://www.militaryfamily.org
SBP Pay inquires: 1-800-321-1080; http://www.dfas.mil
Social Security Administration: 1-800-772-1213, http://www.ssa.gov
Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors: 1-800-959-TAPS (8277); http://www.taps.org
TRICARE Delta Dental Plan: 1-888-838-8737; http://www.trdp.org/siteMap.html
TRICARE West (United Health Care): 1-877-988-9378; www.uhcmilitarywest.com
VA Education Benefits: 1-888-442-4551; http://gibill.va.gov/
Veterans Affairs Benefits: 1-800-827-1000; http://www.va.gov
