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Disclaimer: These announcements are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by the United States Armed Forces or the State of New York. Any participation is solely the
responsibility of the individual.
New York Newsletter – Fall 2020 Issue
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What’s inside this issue:
Did You Know – page 2
Upcoming Events – page 3
News on Open Season – page 5
Helpful Resources – page 6
NY SOS Contact Page – page 7
Sharing News from the VA - Did You Know?
Upcoming Events - Did You Know?
On July 2, 2020, a Bipartisan Resolution filed with the U.S. Senate designating the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as ‘‘Gold Star Families Remembrance Week’’ to honor the families of our nation's Fallen Service Members.
“Gold Star Families Remembrance Week’’ will lead up to Gold Star Mothers and Families Day to be observed on September 27th this year.
Resolution Filed Designating ‘‘Gold Star Families Remembrance Week’’ to be September 20-26, 2020
To read the full Resolution visit: https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/2020%20GOLD%20STAR%20FAMILIES%20WEEK%20RESOLUTION%20PAT20688%20%28002%29.pdf
Sharing excerpt from the 2019 Presidential Proclamation for Gold Star Mothers and Family’s Day.“Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day” to be September 27, 2020
“On Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, we solemnly honor these families and pray for their continued strength and courage.
Since the founding of our Republic, our liberty has been defended by our men and women in uniform. Their love of country and devotion to duty represent the very best of America. Our Nation’s military families share in the demands and pressures of this noble calling. The cost is exceedingly high — with multiple deployments, relocations, and separations — but the sobering price of their sacrifice is most clearly seen in the families who have faced the life-altering loss of a father, mother, son, daughter, sister, or brother who died fighting for our freedom.
Because of tragedies that forever change the course of their lives, these families receive the designation of the Gold Star. Each story is unique; each death is profoundly personal… Yet, in spite of their challenges and heartbreak, Gold Star families exemplify amazing grace and resilience.
From the depths of grief, they emerge to find hope, purpose, and joy, serving as an example and a source of inspiration for others. These patriots know the true cost of freedom, and it is the responsibility of all Americans to stand alongside them and share in shouldering this profound burden.”
Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/presidential-proclamation-gold-star-mothers-familys-day-2019/
TRICARE Open SeasonTRICARE Open Season is the annual period when you can enroll in or change your health plan for the next year. Learn more by visiting TRICARE's Open Season page at https://tricare.mil/openseason
Save the DateTRICARE and FEDVIP Open Season for 2021 Coverage
begins November 9 and ends December 14, 2020.
FEDVIP Dental and Vision Open SeasonThe 2020 Federal Benefits Open Season is the annual opportunity period to enroll in, change, or cancel a FEDVIP dental and/or vision plan. Learn more by visiting the FEDVIP Dental and Vision information page at https://www.benefeds.com/education-support/dental-vision
As more news is put out for the upcoming TRICARE and FEDVIP Open Season, the SOS Team will share it via email and on the New York Survivor Outreach Services Facebook page. If you do not
receive emails from the SOS Team, please connect with your SOS Support Coordinator.
Wondering if your Local DEERS office has re-opened for ID Card Renewal Appointments?Visit the RAPIDS ID Card Office Online to find out if your local DEERS office has re-opened, what are
their new hours, or to make an ID Card Renewal appointment.
RAPIDS ID Card Office Online can be found online at https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/#/
Once on the RAPIDS ID Card Office Online select "Site Locator & Appointments" to find a RAPIDS ID Card Office closest to you and to Make an Appointment.
(Note: it is advised to check if your preferred DEERS office has re-opened and what is their current policy for ID Card Renewal Appointments before arriving as many have moved to Appointment Only)
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)Phone: 800-959-TAPS (8277),
Website: http://www.taps.org/
Military OneSourcePhone: 1-800-342-9647
Website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
National Resource DirectoryWebsite: http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov
Veterans Benefits AdministrationPhone: 1-800-827-1000
Website: http://www.va.gov
VA Benefits for SurvivorsPhone: 1-800-827-1000
Website: https://www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/
Office of Service members' Group Life Insurance(SGLI)
Phone: 1-800-419-1473Website:
http://www.benefits.va.gov/insurance/resources-contact.asp
American Gold Star WivesWebsite: http://www.goldstarwives.org/
American Gold Star MothersWebsite: http://www.goldstarmoms.com/
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)Phone: 1-800-321-1080
Website: http://www.dfas.mil/
Social Security AdministrationPhone: 1-800-772-1213/ Claim Unit: 1-866-777-7887
Website: http://www.ssa.gov
TRICAREEast Region: 1-800-444-5445 / www.Tricare-east.com
West Region: 1-844-866-WEST (9378) / www.Tricare-west.com
Website: http://www.tricare.mil/
Grief Recovery InstitutePhone: (800) 334-7606
Website: griefrecoverymethod.com/
National Alliance for Grieving ChildrenWebsite: http://www.childrengrieve.org/
American Foundation for Suicide PreventionWebsite: http://www.afsp.org/
New York Citizen Preparedness CorpsWebsite: http://www.dhses.ny.gov/aware-
prepare/nysprepare/
Helpful Resources
U.S. ArmyThe Army Gold Star Advocate is the Secretary of the Army and the Army Chief of Staff,—personal Representative for surviving Family members.Office: Installation Management Command G-9, Family Programs Directorate Phone number: 210-466-1173Email: [email protected]
Sharing contact information for other Branches:U.S. Marine CorpsOffice: Long Term Assistance Program Office Phone number: 703-784-9580Email: [email protected]
U.S. NavyOffice: Long Term Assistance Program Phone number: (901) 874-0083 Email: [email protected]
U.S. Air ForceOffice: USAF/A1SAA, Airman and Family Care Division Phone number: 703-693-0683 Email: [email protected]
U.S. Coast GuardOffice: Coast Guard Casualty Matters Office Phone number: 202-795-6637
Department of Defense Gold Star Advocate Program
Cynthia Roberson-Vanlaningham (Syracuse, NG) YellowNY National Guard 27th IBCTAttn: SOS6900 Thompson RoadSyracuse, NY 13211(315) 438-3301 (w)/(315) 373-6589 (c) /email:[email protected]
Bonnie Morales (Camp Smith/NYC, NG) GreyAttn: SOS Coordinator 11 Bear Mt. Bridge Rd. Bldg 500, Flr. 3Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567(914) 945-7514 (w)/(914)-564-8170(c)Email: [email protected]
Elise Fredette (Latham, NG) BlueDivision of Military and Naval Affairs ATTN: MNP-Survivor Outreach Services330 Old Niskayuna Road, Room 303Latham, NY 12110(518) 786-0450 (w)/(917) 554-4706 (c)email: [email protected]
Raul Lopez (West Point – ACS) PurpleFMWR, ACS Building 622, Rm 150USAG West Point, NY 10996 (845) 938-5654 / email: [email protected]
Susan Walling (Ft Drum - ACS) Green10720 Mount Belvedere BlvdFt Drum, NY 13602-5018(315) 772-6357 / email: [email protected]
Jacqueline Prince (Ft Hamilton - ACS) Orange137 C Poly PlaceBrooklyn, NY 11252(718) 630-4754 / email: [email protected]
Rose E. Mitchell (Western New York Region - USAR) RedSurvivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator (NY)99th Readiness Division Family ProgramsFamily Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA)Office: 910.598.4143Mobile: 910.885.8977Email: [email protected]
Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) was created to embrace and reassure Survivors that they are continuallylinked to the Army Family through a unified support program that enables them to remain an important part of the Army for as long as they desire. For more information visit https://www.armymwr.com/programs-and-services/personal-assistance/survivor-outreach
Services Available:• Provide Expertise on State & Federal Survivor
Benefits• Arrange for estate and financial advice• Connect Survivors with mental health/support
counseling• Connect Survivors with other Survivors • Provide long-term case management support
Provide Survivors with resource referrals for: • Peer Support• Bereavement Counseling• Emergency Financial
Services • Military Legal Assistance• TRICARE• Educational
Benefits • Benefits Assistance
Survivor Outreach ServicesSupport Coordinators
in New York StateThe Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Program has
Support Coordinators in each state across the Nation. Coordinators are regionally based in each
state as to best provide services and support in thecommunities closest to where you live.
In New York State there are seven SOS Support Coordinator Regions.