according to the de moines register, and as far as i could figure out it goes into a trust fund till she turns 18
The article only mentions the 100,000 death gratuity and makes no mention of SGLI, the life insurance plan military members are required to purchase. The minimum is 150,000 i think but most headed to Iraq opt for the full 400,000 coverage.
Did the parents receive the 400,000 and are now trying to pry their hands onto that extra 100,000???
Guess we will never know because this reporter is a moron!