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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
MILITARY DEPARTMENT
360 BROAD STREET
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06105-3706 |
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February 24, 2006
THE HONORABLE PATRICK L. TALLARITA
TOWN OF ENFIELD
820 ENFIELD STREET
ENFIELD CT 06082
Connecticut Public Act 05-03, effective July 1, 2005, establishing several initiatives supporting service members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and their families. The Military Department of the State of Connecticut created the position of Military Administrative Officer to manage the programs created by this act.
Military Family Relief Fund
The Military Family Relief Fund was created to help families of Connecticut’s service members who are currently serving on active duty, either as part of the traditional active forces, such as the New London Submarine Base, or as a deployed member of the National Guard or Reserves.
Combat Zone Payments
The Combat Zone Payment is a grant to members of the Connecticut Army and Air National Guard who have served on active duty in a Combat Zone in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Soldiers and Airmen are awarded $50.00 per month for every month they serve in the area of operations up to a maximum of $500.00.
Volunteer Service Coordinator
The Family Program of the Connecticut National Guard is responsible for coordinating a Volunteer Services Program with municipalities and local organizations throughout the state. Examples of services include, but are not limited to, repairs, gardening, transportation, babysitting, tutoring, cooking or any other services that a member or member’s family would find helpful.
If you have a service member or family member who is in need of assistance, or someone who wishes to volunteer their services, please call me at (860) 524-4910 or you can contact me via e-mail at Kristina@polomsky@us.army.mil. You can also visit our website at http://www.ct.gov/mil.
Sincerely,
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