I have a pretty good network of friends within the military community, both active duty and retired.  I am always getting great information from all around the world and some is worth sharing.  This happens to be one of them.

In December of 2008 the Congressional Budget Office Web Site http://www.cbo.gov/
 posted:   a. Budget, Options, Volume 1: Health Care
(http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=9925


For those who have never opened one of these web sites from OMB :
1. double click on the above URL
2. click on PDF
3. click on the binoculars
4. do a search for TFL

Now, you may be wondering what this means to you?  Simple, in an effort to cut costs, the bill on the table for our new congress to consider is to cut TRICARE for Life (TFL) for all Veterans and Retirees.  Many of those who served well back recall when the first change to 'Free Health Care for Life' was changed to what we now know as TRICARE.  This is the next step.

While our government is quick to give out over 700 billion to those who have no business getting such money, they are equally quick to try to rape the benefits that you and I have earned and those of our families. 

If you are currently serving, this is your issue too in so much as if you choose to make the Military a career, this will effect you and your family in your retirement years.  Veterans are some of the least vocal in the past with the exception of some Veterans Groups.  I call upon you all to contact your Senators and Congress Members and let them know your thoughts on this most urgent matter:  https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml and http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

Tim Cash (1SG, Retired)