[Bryanw92]

>>Arlington is an actual problem in search of a solution and I believe one can and must be found.

How about National Cemeteries placed so that you are never more than 100 miles away from one? I’ve made it known that I want to be buried in the one here in north Florida.

Sorry ladies, but being a WASP pilot should not qualify you for Arlington.

[PeteB570]

There was only 1,074 of them and 38 lost their lives while flying.

In addition to being used to ferry aircraft overseas they also did odd jobs like towing gunnery targets.

They were granted veteran status over 30 years ago and up to last year were allowed a space for an urn.

[Does so]

Sorry ladies, but being a WASP pilot should not qualify you for Arlington.

I dunno. While not combat, just selflessly piloting those WWII-era planes at thousands of feet of elevation deserves much recognition.

[Graybeard58]

I’ve made it known that I want to be buried in the one here in north Florida.

***********************************************************

Made it known how? You have to sign up for it. All you need is your D.D.214 & S.S. number, if married, show marriage license and spouse can be buried there too.

I post this info so other former military members may know too. Also anyone approaching S.S. retirement age, bring that D.D.214 with you to the S.S. office when you apply. It will add to your S.S. check.

Don’t be expecting a huge wind fall though. Four years active and it added $13 per month to my check.

I’d rather have it than not though.

[rmichaelj]

“How about National Cemeteries placed so that you are never more than 100 miles away from one? I’ve made it known that I want to be buried in the one here in north Florida.”

They have at least 4 veteran cemeteries in Texas.

[uncbob]

Well 38 of those ladies died flying those planes and the government wouldn't even pay to send their bodies home

They had to take up a collection among themselves