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May 2021 Volume 27, Number 5 TAMPA CHAPTER — A FIVE STAR CHAPTER OF MOAA NATIONAL MAY 2021 VOLUME 27, NUMBER 5 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT: COL CHARLES DALCOURT USA RET UPCOMING EVENTS GREETINGS! 6 May 10:00 AM newsletter you will note opportunities and events 2214). Please follow this link and submit your Board of Directors Meeting beckoning your support or participation. Your letter to our lawmakers: Send a Message (moaa. contribution in both ways, assisting or partaking, org) 13 May is welcomed and appreciated. I encourage 11:30 AM Chapter Luncheon you to seek out upcoming activities, and those Member of the Month Meeting responsible for planning and executing those events, and show your support. Our Honored Member of the Month for May -Columbia Centennial Musem 2021 is Chief Warrant Officer 3 (USA Retired) see page 6 for details Another way we continue to impact our Billy Farrow. Bill recently passed on to eternal community and constituents is through life yet remains in our thoughts and hearts. He 10 June Chapter Luncheon will advocacy. Allison Reilly, an Associate Director was an integral figure in MOAA Tampa Chapter. move to Columbia Siboney Room for Government Relations at MOAA, published a Bill served as both the Chapter’s President and the Chairman, Operation Helping Hand. A very great article that provides insight into the myriad 14-16 May ways we can ensure our voices are heard in a kind and caring gentleman, Bill could be found virtual environment. Please take a few moments circulating around the monthly luncheon crowd Florida Council of Chapters to read the article and decide the method in brightening many days with sage wisdom and (FCOC) Convention which you will engage, advocate, and advance sound advice. He encouraged and challenged Sarasota, FL Greetings to all! As the people of our Nation begin the initiatives important to our uniformed services. me to stay involved in MOAA. His words inspired see page 2 for details to “breathe” a little easier under their masks, Here’s a link to make it easy: : MOAA - Advocacy me then and now to stay the course. Bill Farrow we in Tampa are excited that the COVID-19 in a Virtual Environment: How to Make Your Voice has indelibly etched his mark on this organization. 20 May vaccines are being distributed widely. Many in Heard. A standard bearer and example for all, it is our Thriving After Military Service honor to highlight his service this month. our Chapter have received vaccinations and see page 12 for details are pleased to have been in eligible populations On 20 April 2021, Lt. Col. Mark Belinsky, USA offered early access to the vaccine. We ask all to (Ret), Director, Currently Serving and Retired Wrapping up: remain provident in their steadfast execution of Affairs at MOAA, published two clarion calls WANT TO PLACE AN AD safe protocols. We look forward to seeing you all to action that cannot be overlooked. We must In closing, I ask that you continue to support See page 17 again at our monthly luncheons. respond. Please note the following: MOAA’s advocacy by sending out two letters supporting both the Military Hunger Prevention Next, I extend sincere thanks to all within our 1. In the article “Young Military Families Act (H.R. 2339) and the Military Retiree Survivor ranks that have continued to fervently conduct Frequent Food Banks. Enough Is Enough,” Comfort Act (H.R. 2214). Please stay connected our chapter’s business. Over the past 90 days, Mark addresses the issue of food insecurity via our website and newsletter to all that is we have stood up a Transition Committee and within our military ranks. The request of us is happening in our chosen sphere of influence. REMINDER: will hold our first event on 20 May 2021 in Tampa. join with MOAA in support of the Military Hunger Let us not be distracted by the “crisis of the day” SUBMISSION DEADLINE Our Team has screened and selected two Prevention Act (H.R. 2339). Please follow this but deliberate and resolute in targeting issues deserving collegiate-level scholarship recipients. link and let our lawmakers know we will not relevant to those we represent. FOR THE JUNE ISSUE IS We will recognize them at the May luncheon. allow military hunger to remain an issue: Send a Also, the Chapter has adopted, published, and Message (moaa.org) Thank you for your support and confidence. 2O MAY 2021 implemented a new set of bylaws that reflect Thank you for staying engaged. I look forward to Please submit articles in a Word seeing you all at this month’s luncheon, online or needed changes and incorporate suggestions 2. Next, Mark highlights the insensitive act Document and photos in JPEG from MOAA. of withholding or recouping part or all of in person. the last retirement payment check when a All the best, Activity and Advocacy servicemember passes. His article, “Join MOAA NOTICE: if you have a change of ad- and Support the Military Retiree Survivor Comfort dress, please notify our membership MOAA Tampa Chapter remains engaged Charles Dalcourt Act,” explains the desired outcome of supporting team--Bill Schneider at 813 977-2572 and active in our community. Throughout the the Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act (H.R. [email protected] or Tom South 813 975-5025 [email protected] LEGISLATIVE LOWDOWN As MOAA conducts Advocacy In Action by “Military families are key to the readiness BY LTC REGINALD WILLIAMS, engaging Congressional Members virtually, Congress began its review of the budget and well-being of the all-volunteer servicemembers, veterans, retirees and proposal in April, with hearings that will force, and therefore are critical to USA RET dependents benefits remain the priority question administration officials about their national security,” the report states. “The For more information, visit MOAA effort. MOAA staff has reviewed the requests. MOAA will monitor this process discretionary request supports military National’s Legislative Action Center President’s top-line budget and the impact closely to ensure our legislative priorities families by prioritizing programs that directly on servicemembers and veterans. Let’s get are at the forefront of both Congress and support military spouses, caregivers, right to it! the administration’s agenda. survivors, and dependents.” The White House Budget: What Early While initial details are scarce, below are This priority is timely, following Jill Biden’s Figures Mean for You and Your Benefits takeaways from the so-called “skinny official reintroduction of the Joining Forces budgets” of the federal agencies MOAA is program last week; the first lady had President Joe Biden unveiled his top-line tracking: outlined plans for the program’s relaunch FY 2022 budget request April 9, which shortly before the 2021 inauguration. includes plans for a small increase in DoD overall DoD funding and a significant uptick The DoD proposed budget is set at $715 MOAA Joins Jill Biden in Announcing in VA spending. billion, a 1.7% increase from the FY 2021 Joining Forces 2.0 enacted level and roughly 0.5% behind The 58-page document sent to Congress inflation. The plan has received criticism The budget request did not include outlines the administration’s plans for from both directions: Some lawmakers have information on a military pay raise or the federal budget to “lay a foundation to stated this figure is not a sufficient increase any details on specific funding levels reinvest in the Nation’s strength,” it states. to maintain a strong national defense, while for the individual service branches. This others have questioned the need for even information will be outlined when the The president is required by law to submit the limited increase. administration releases a more detailed the federal budget to Congress by the first budget request in the coming months. Monday in February, but this is usually The budget will “support America’s delayed when a new administration takes servicemembers and families,” according to VA office. The White House is expected to lay the White House report -- a standout priority The White House’s request calls for out a more comprehensive budget within for MOAA. $113.1 billion in discretionary VA funding, the next several months. up $8.5 billion (8.2%) from the (con’t P. 2) MAY 2021 THE RETROSPECT PAGE 2 (Legislative Lowdown con’td from p.1) FY 2021 enacted retirees, veterans, caregivers, and survivors. Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial level. This money is in addition to the funds provided to Affairs hearing, led by Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.), the the VA via the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; find MOAA Board Member Outlines Need for subcommittee’s chair, and its ranking member, Rep. Troy a full breakdown of those funds, via the VA’s VAntage Comprehensive Toxic Exposure Reform Nehls (R-Texas). Point blog. Improving the care of veterans dealing with the effects MOAA was heartened to hear the subcommittee’s Priorities highlighted in the administration’s request of toxic exposure should be a priority for both Congress bipartisan concerns and calls for action to address include: and the VA, a MOAA board member wrote in a recent the backlog and other issues of oversight. Key areas commentary published by The Hill. identified by the Government Accountability Office · Medical Care: $97.5 billion for VA medical care in the (GAO) and the VA’s Office of the Inspector General (VA discretionary request, up $7.6 billion (8.5%) from the FY The need to reform this process comes as the long-term OIG) included: 2021 enacted figure. effects of burn pit exposure after the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan come into focus, writes Rear Adm.
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