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2023-2024 Government Relations Committee

The purpose of the Government Relations Committee (GRC) is to improve and maintain survivor benefits and eliminate benefit inequities. GRC is comprised of volunteers from each of the 8 Regions of GSW.

The GRC provides both oral and written testimony when requested to Congressional committees regarding benefits for both survivors and their families. 

Questions, concerns, and ideas regarding our benefits are welcomed and encouraged from all members of GSW. Please contact your GRC Region Representative(s) with questions or ideas for the GRC. Please refer to your GSW Directory for email.


Donna Eldrige  and Pam Laurion are the co-chairs for the Government Relations Committee (GRC) for Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.   At the 2024 Convention in Beavercreek, OH, the membership voted to approve the following goals:

  • ·       The number one goal is an increase in DIC (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation).

The following goals are not listed in order of priority.

  • ·       Parity of Benefits for Survivors of Suicide.
  • ·       DoD & VA Outreach of Benefit Eligibility.
  • ·       Love Lives On (Elimination of Remarriage Penalty).
  • ·       Toxic Exposure.
  • ·       Educational E-Blasts regarding Surviving Spouse Benefits.




Thank you to our 2023 Corporate Sponsors! See 2023 Convention Sponsors.

Gold Level

 

Affordable Dental Insurance Plans | Delta Dental

Silver Level 

VFW 5434 Brown & Small Post
Bronze Level


For additional information, or to become a Gold Star Wives Corporate Sponsor, please visit our sponsorship page.

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Gold Star Wives is a Congressionally Chartered non-profit service organization that is capable of providing services to the active duty and service-connected military surviving spouses.

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