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For Immediate Release
April 18, 2008
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White: Persian Gulf Vets Can Now Apply
for Bonuses
Qualified service members may receive
up to $525
Harrisburg - Pennsylvanians who served in the Persian
Gulf Conflict (1990-91) can now apply for a bonus of up to
$525, according to Sen. Mary Jo White (R-21).
Act 29 of 2006, which Senator White supported, allows for
compensation to be paid to eligible Pennsylvania veterans,
as well as certain surviving relatives of deceased veterans.
"Pennsylvania has traditionally recognized the service
and sacrifice of its veterans through words and deeds,
including bonuses," said White. "Of course, you can't put a
price tag on risking one's life for our country. This is a
token of appreciation that makes clear that their country
and their commonwealth recognize their service."
Eligible veterans, or beneficiaries, may receive a
one-time benefit of $75 per month for each month of active
service, up to $525, for which the veteran was eligible to
receive the Southwest Asia Service Medal. Survivors of
veterans who lost their lives or died as a result of
service-connected wounds, diseases or injuries may also be
eligible for an additional payment of $5,000.
To qualify, the service member must meet the following
criteria:
- Served with the U.S. Armed Forces, a
reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces or the
Pennsylvania National Guard.
- Served on active duty in the Persian
Gulf theater of operations during the period from Aug. 2,
1990, until Aug. 31, 1991, and received the Southwest Asia
Service Medal.
- Was a legal resident of Pennsylvania
at the time of active service.
The deadline for submitting applications for the Persian
Gulf Conflict Veterans' Benefit Program is August 31, 2015.
Individuals who think they may qualify can contact
Senator White's district offices for applications: Butler
(724-282-1234), Clarion (814-226-5343), Franklin
(814-432-4345) or Warren (814-728-2100). For more
information visit
www.persiangulfbonus.state.pa.us.
CONTACT:
Leigh Ramsey (717) 787-9684
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