AFA Welcomes Recognition that the Nation Has a Commitment to Veterans

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AFA Welcomes Recognition that the Nation Has a Commitment to Veterans

Arlington, VA – The Air Force Association (AFA) today welcomed the administration’s policy reversal and the affirmation that the Department of Veterans Affairs will continue to be fully responsible for veterans’ care.

A policy change – strongly opposed by AFA – had been under consideration to place the cost of treatment of battle injuries back on the veterans and their private insurance policies.

“We’re pleased that the federal government recognizes this important obligation to those who have served,” said Joe Sutter, Chairman of the Board for AFA. “This policy reversal is the right choice.”

“Concerned people all over the country made a real difference by expressing their support for veterans,” said Mike Dunn, President of AFA. “The nation has made a commitment to our veterans, and we’re pleased that this decision reaffirms that trust.”

The Obama administration’s proposal would have to bill private insurance companies for the treatment of service-related medical needs for veterans, by assigning reimbursement from the private insurance carriers to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The plan, outlined in a White House meeting with various veterans service organizations, met with strong opposition and has been abandoned.

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The AFA is a 501(C)(3), nonprofit organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. AFA has more than 200 chapters nationally and internationally representing 125,000 members. Visit AFA www.AFA.org.

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AFA is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association. Our mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense, and to honor Airmen and our Air Force Heritage. To accomplish this, we: EDUCATE the public on the critical need for unmatched aerospace power and a technically superior workforce to ensure U.S. national security. ADVOCATE for aerospace power and STEM education. SUPPORT the total Air Force family, and promote aerospace education.