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September/October 2005 THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS AND DAV AUXILIARY £ ^ Membership Climbs * T Above, after spending the week in Akron, Ohio where Luis underwent prosthetic rehabilitation, the Rodriguez family finally see their new home. Left, Ed Sanders, cast member, chats with National Commander \ Sursely. The DAV and Extreme Makeover Team Up seepage u Above, Commander Arthur Taylor, Chapter 45, Clarksville, Tennessee, presents Army Master Sgt. Luis Rodriguez with his lifetime membership to Disabled American Veterans. Right, The Rodriguez Family thanked the DAV for putting them in contact with the television show. The Search for America S Missing ByTlioin Wilbom Muammar al-Qadhafi to search for the many of the families of those missing in remains of a missing F-111 pilot who action," said National Legislative n the thin, freezing air of the disappeared during a 1986 bombing Director Joseph A. Violantc, "With I Himalayas, Army Staff Sgt. raid on Tripoli and the crew from a lost more than 88,000 service members Michael Harris and Marine Corps World War II bomber named Lady Be missing since World War II, the mission Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Behn of Good. In Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos, is incredibly large and difficult, but the the Defense Department's Joint JPAC teams search for the remains of closure they bring fulfills an obligation POW/MIA Accounting Command those missing during the Vietnam War. owed by our government to the families (JPAC) search the mountains for the Searches go on in North Korea, Russia, of those who have served the cause of World War II crash site of a U.S. C- and anywhere an American service liberty." 47 cargo plane. In the steaming jun- member might have fallen but whose Most of those missing in action, gles of Papua New Guinea, Sgt. remains were not recovered. 78,000, are from World War II. Only Tamara Gross finds a dirt-encrusted Since it was formed on Oct. L 2003, 35,000 of them are considered recover- American dog tag buried in the earth JPAC's mission has been the fullest able, with most of the rest lost at sea or where a B-24 bomber crashed during possible accounting of all Americans aboard warships resting on the ocean World War II. missing in war. The highest priority is floor. Another 8,1OO are missing from In Lybia, negotiators from the the return of any living American who the Korean War, 120 from the Cold Defense POW/Missing Personnel may remain a prisoner. War. 1,800 from the Vietnam War, and Office (DPMO) seek permission from 'The service performed by these mil- one from the Gulf War a decade ago. the newly opened government of itary and civilian personnel comforts Building Better U vex for America's Disabled Veterans MAGAZINE • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005 James E. Sursely The continuing effort to find and identify Americans missing in National Commander 1 war takes searchers to remote and often dangerous sites. Arthur H. Wilson National Adjutant & Publisher A critical shortfall in veterans health care that embarrassed the Gary Weaver 3 White House and angered many in Congress highlights the need Nat it HKI I DiIVI:tor to reform the budget process. of Can ununications David E. Autry For an Army sergeant injured in Iraq, DAV service during and Deputy National Director 5 after his transition from the military has made all the difference. of Communications Arvel "Jim" Hall Lawmakers take emergency action to close a major funding gap Assistant National Director 8 in veterans iiealth care as VA officials say they were caught off of Communications guard by the crisis. Thomas L. Wilborn Assistant National Director Baseball season is winding down, but the DAV is set to score big of Communications 11 this fall as National Football League teams begin showcasing the inspiring new video "GIs of the Gridiron." Rob Lewis Marketing & Special Events Manager Membership climbs to the 1.3 million mark, with the goal of a Daniel J, Clare 13 million full-paid life members well within reach. This year's top Senior Communications Specialist recruiter is again Coy Hennis. James A.Chartey A disabled Iraq War veteran and his family are surprised with a Production Manager 14 new home in an upcoming episode of ABC television's 1 Volume 47, Issue 4, DAV Magazine "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition ' which turns out to be a (JSSN 0885-6400). Editorial Office: DAV moving experience for dozens of DAV members who helped Magazine. P.O. Box 14301. Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Telephone 1859] 441- make it happen. 7300 or toll free (877) I AM A VET. Published and circulated bi-monthly bul- letin by the Disabled American Veterans, a Disabled veterans who own small businesses can get help in Congressional Iy -chartered, non-prof il 19 landing government contracts through new federal outreach pro- organization. P.O. Box 14301. Cincinnati, OH 45250-03Oi. DAV Home Page is grams. http://www.dav.orj;. Available on record- ing for the blind and those with physical handicaps lhat preclude reading printed material. The magu/.inc is mailed free to homes of DAV and Auxiliary members. Nonmembers may subscribe for $15.00 per year. Periodical postage paid at office of publication. Newport, KY 41071, and at additional offices. Printed in U.S.A. Change of Address: When notifying a change of address, send former as well as new address, including /ip code number, to: DAV Magazine. DAV National Headquarters. P.O. Box 145550.Cincinnati. OH 45250-5550. E-mail address: feed- back @ davmail.org. Postmaster: Send address changes to: DAV Magazine, DAV give.org National Headquarters. P.O. Box 145550. Cincinnati, OH 45250-5550. Contact Us: www.ctav.org • Toll Free 877.426.2838 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076 DAV MAGAZINE VA Health Care Budget Crisis Arthur H. Wilson, National Adjutant f there was ever any question about the need to ing gap on flaws in the system used to predict how Ireform how the government funds veterans health many veterans would come to the VA for medical serv- care, the answer should be clear by now. ices and the cost of that care. Congress funded the Veterans Health Administration The miscalculations, VA officials said, were discov- at S30.2 billion in fiscal year 2005, That was about $ 1 ered in April during a mid-year review of the depart- billion more than the Administration's request, but ment's budget. But it was thought at the time that no $1.7 billion less than the additional funds were needed. In truth, though, VA DAV had recommended, network and hospital directors had already begun dip- But not long after the ping into operating reserves, delaying maintenance, appropriations bill was and putting offbuying medical equipment just to pay signed, VA facilities across for patient care. the country began running So the House passed a supplemental appropriations short of money. Some in bill (H.R. 3130) that would provide the $975 million Congress tried to get addi- the Administration said the VA needed to carry it tional funds for veterans through the current budget year. health care added to an emer- Among the most vocal advocates for the bill's pas- gency supplemental appro- sage were House Veterans' Affairs Committee priation bill, but their efforts Chairman Steve Buyer (R-Ind.), the Committee's were defeated. (See the Ranking Member Lane Evans (D-IIl.), and Chet July/August DA V Magazine.) Edwards (D-Texas), Ranking member of the House One reason congressional Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Quality of leaders gave for not supporting additional funds for vet- Life and Veterans Affairs. erans health care was that the Administration kept say- A unanimous Senate went further and amended the ing things were fine and that the VA had all the money it fiscal year 2006 Interior Department appropriations needed. bill to add $1.5 billion to this year's VA health care That was in May. budget, In June, however, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Among those leading the charge in the Senate were James Nicholson and other department officials finally Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Larry Craig admitted what many, including the DAV, were saying (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Daniel Akaka (D- all along: the veterans health care system was facing a Hawaii), along with Military Construction and critical funding shortage. Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee In testimony before Congress, VA officials first said Chairwoman Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) and the problem was manageable, but later admitted a subcommittee member Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and $975 million shortfall this year. They blamed the fund- NSOs Made a Difference allow us to utilize our GI Bill for our children. I managed to get my degree 0 I was saddened to read in the before retirement, so I did not use my May/June issue about David Pogoloffs GI Bill benefits. I would love to be death. In 1951 he took my records able to use this benefit for my chil- before the Air Force disability review dren to relieve me of some of the board which resulted in my status being financial burden that comes from changed from "Permanent Limited sending kids to college. I have told Service" to "Disability Retirement" His my representatives, but my word alone efforts on my behalf were exemplary to will not get them into action. Please say the least. From my perspective he is contact your representatives to ask for a shinning example for other service offi- Loud & Clear this change. Kent Gossman, FCC(SW) cers to follow. Uoyd Jensen, Mesa, AZ USN RET, Renton, WA Q This letter is an expression of my ment for a sorely needed increase of DAV Pictures Stir Emotions sincere appreciation for the resolve $2.8 billion was defeated by a party and attention offered to my claim for Line vote.
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