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Military
Sen. Leahy's office can assist both active duty and
retired members of the military with a variety of issues ranging
from health care to pay issues. Below
are several websites that may be of assistance to you.
Sen. Leahy's
Burlington office can also assist with many issues. Please
(802) 863-2525 to see what we can do to help.
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Active Duty:
If you are a Vermonter serving in the military and have tried
unsuccessfully to resolve a problem through your chain of command, call Sen.
Leahy's
Burlington office at (802) 863-2525 to see if he can help. Sen. Leahy welcomes calls from
your concerned relatives, but it is important that he hear directly from you,
the service member. If you want Sen. Leahy to initiate an inquiry on your behalf, you
will need to print and sign a Privacy Release Form.
It is also helpful if you provide a letter describing the problem, what steps
you have taken to try and resolve it, and how you think Sen. Leahy can help.
Send your information by fax (802-658-1009) or U.S. mail (Senator Patrick Leahy,
199 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401). Be sure to include your social security
number and a phone number/e-mail address in case Sen. Leahy or his staff have questions.
TRICARE:
TRICARE is the military health care program for active duty and retired
military personnel, their dependents and survivors.
TRICARE NORTH is managed
by Health Net Federal Services,
and can be reached by phoning
1-877-TRICARE (874-2273). For updates on enhanced benefits for Reserve
Component, see the Department of Defense web site on
TRICARE
Reserve Select for Guard and Reservists.
If you need further assistance, contact Sen. Leahy's Burlington office at (802) 863-2525
or 1-800-642-3193 (Vermont only).
Recruitment:
If you are trying to get into the military, you should work closely
with your local recruitment office, listed under United States
Government in the white pages of the phone book. You can contact Sen.
Leahy's
Burlington office if you have concerns.
Pay Issues:
If you have questions about money the military owes you (or that you
owe the military), contact the
Defense Finance and Accounting Service.
If you need further assistance, contact Sen. Leahy's Burlington office.
Other Resources:
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