VA Coast Guard Protections w/audio (Vcr) JM FRI AM
VA Coast Guard Protections w/audio (Vcr) JM FRI AM
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>>A Virgina Lawmakers Setting Out To Protect Coast Guard servicemembers
(Portsmouth, VA) -- A Virgina Congresswoman introducing proposed 'the Coast Guard Separation Parity Act' to protect U.S. Coast Guard servicemembers the same level benefits offered by other branches of the military.Preview: SCRIPT:
Jen Kiggans' bill aims to prevent Coast Guard members who have served for at least 18 years from being forced to leave before reaching the 20-year retirement threshold. The proposed legislation, supported by Concerned Veterans for America, seeks to provide parity across the military and allow Coast Guard members to retire with the benefits they have earned. 13 News Now reprorts that with approximately 57,000 active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel safeguarding ports and conducting vital missions, the bill aims to recognize the sacrifices of Coast Guard servicemembers and ensure they receive fair treatment in retirement.