Retiree Update Sept. 29, 2008 Published Aug. 29, 2008 RAF MILDENHALL, England -- The All Volunteer Military Force is now in its 36th Year. In 1970, one in ten working adults had served in the military. Today that number is about one in 250 with any military experience. This change is also reflected in the Congress, it behooves those who have served to be sure our elected officials understand the problems the military has had to face in the past and will continue to face in the future. From MOAA, Wills and Insurance: Your will tells how you would like your estate to be settled, your insurance will pass money to the named beneficiary, if that beneficiary has passed on, the money will be placed in your estate and held for probate, you may want to insure that those listed as beneficiary's are still applicable. The Air Force Retiree News Service (afrns) advises that there is a new service on the web, the address is www.retirees.af.mil. This public Web site offers the retirees family community in-depth information on the Survivor Benefit Plan, plus a list of Air Force Retiree Activities Offices worldwide and various other resources. There are also sections dedicated to the Afterburner and Air Force Retiree News Service. WASHINGTON (AFRNS) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs will now accept online applications from veterans, survivors and other claimants for various benefits without the additional requirement of submitting a signed paper copy of the application. Its online application Web site, VONAPP, may be found at www.va.gov/onlineapps.htm. another VA site that may help with important information is www.myhealth.va.gov/. USAA; An organization whose membership was restricted to the officer core, is now excepting membership from all active duty and retirees, they help with financial advice and other matters, I know one person who calls them to find out the latest TRICARE info. For more information you can call toll free from the UK on 00800 799 63400. MOAA COLA report as of the end of July 08 is at 6.2 percent.