Armed Forces Legislation Update September 15, 2011

Thursday, 15 September 2011 07:54 Last Updated on Thursday, 15 September 2011 07:54 Written by Chapter 1681 Communications 0 Comments

This article lists recently added/updated/signed bills from Congress that deal with the Armed Forces. Not all bills listed in this article are necessarily “AFSA-supported”. This is for informational purposes only.

Bill Introduced: S.1527 A bill to authorize the award of a Congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines of World War II.
A bill to authorize the award of a Congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines of World War II.
Bill Introduced: H.R.2848 Veterans’ Religious Freedom Act
To provide for certain requirements of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to funeral and memorial services for deceased veterans, and for other purposes.

AFSA Preamble

With reverence for God and Country and being ever mindful of the glorious traditions of the United States Air Force, our duty to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, our responsibility to aid in maintaining adequate aerospace defense for our beloved country, our desire to assist in obtaining the highest caliber of men and women for our Air Force, our interest in the welfare of persons who served and are serving in the Air Force, our devotion to our fellow airmen in fortune or distress, and our reverence for the memory of our departed airmen, we unite to further the aims and objectives of this Association.