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November 30, 2010 CARSON: DEADLINE FOR RETROACTIVE STOP-LOSS PAY NEARS WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Congressman André Carson urged eligible veterans and beneficiaries to apply for the retroactive stop-loss pay owed to them before the upcoming December 3rd deadline. Eligible military personnel whose service was extended under stop-loss orders will receive $500 for each month of their extended service. "We have a responsibility to do all that we can to support our military men and women and this retroactive program is an important part of that commitment," said Congressman Carson. "We want to make sure our veterans receive these payments that they have more than earned through their service." Retroactive stop-loss pay became law in 2009. This allows eligible troops whose service was involuntarily extended between September 11, 2001 and September 30, 2009 to file claims in order to receive retroactive pay. The submission deadline is December 3, 2010 for benefits averaging $3,800. For more information or to submit a claim please visit www.defense.gov/stoploss.
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I encourage all interested students to apply for a nomination to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Students accepted receive full paid tuition and a modest living stipend. Eligible applicants must be at least 17 years old but not have passed their 23rd birthday, a U.S. citizen, unmarried and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
Receiving a congressional nomination is required for admission (except for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy), but it does not guarantee admission to an academy. Academy admissions offices evaluates each candidate's high school record, class rank, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, fitness exam and moral character before making their selections.
Interested applicants must submit all required materials to Congressman Carson's office before the November 1st deadline. For more information about the nomination application process, click here.
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