Patrick AFB - Volunteering with Project Emeritus

03/21/2021

In 2019 the, then, Patrick Air Force Base (now, Patrick Space Force Base) decided to discontinue its sponsorship of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) as an on base service. The VITA had previously provided free tax assistance that focused on serving active duty and retired military personnel and their families. The discontinued VITA service had operated its on base program in the Shark Center on South Housing for well over a decade as a partnership involving the PAFB Legl Office, the Brevard United Fund, the IRS and the Project Emeritus Volunteer Office. With the closing of the Patrick VITA, the United Fund decided to continue a service under its direction in an off base location utilizing a new group of volunteers, a number of whom were Project Emeritus volunteers. Like the old service, this “new” VITA focuses on tax assistance to the military community. We have included below a description of the service with a phone number to call to arrange an appointment or seek answers to questions you may have regarding your federal tax return. Remember, the IRS has extended its filing date to May 17, 2021 this year so there is more time to get assistance in doing your filing.

02/17/2021

All retired military services are invited.

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03/11/2020

NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

When a soldier dies, Army regulations require that a casualty assistance officer (CAO) be assigned to provide assistance to the next of kin should the family request one. Unfortunately, there are not enough CAOs to support the almost one million retired Army members community. Because of this shortage, a recommendation had previously been submitted by the Fort Stewart Retiree Advisory Council suggesting that retired military volunteers be trained to fill the role of “limited duty” CAOs. The Army has decided to evaluate this proposal through the use of a six (6) month trial period pilot to assess the feasibility of using retired volunteers to augment the existing available number of CAOs.

If you are interested in volunteering to serve as a CAO in this pilot you should submit an email with your name and contact information to: [email protected] and put CAO Pilot in the subject line. NOTE: There is a 31March2020 deadline for the submission of these emails.

Those selected for this pilot will receive training to perform the function of a CAO. This is a non paid position and for more details Goggle, Army Echoes Feb-May 2020 newsletter and see pages 12-13.

01/28/2020

Gabrielle (Gay) DeFosse received her 500 hour achievement award from George Caddy, Senior Recruiter with Project Emeritus. Gay volunteers in the PE Recruiting Office.

01/28/2020

Retirees from all service branches and their families are welcome!

01/24/2020

Paul Larsen received a 150 hours achievement award from George Caddy, Project Emeritus Senior Recruiter. Paul volunteers in the Retirees Activities Office.

01/24/2020

Don Peters was presented with a 1000 hour achievement award from Joseph Tichich, Retirees Activities Officer. Don volunteers in the Retirees Activities Office.

01/24/2020

At a holiday celebration for the Force Support Squadron volunteers, Mr. M. George the Deputy Commander of the 45FSS, presented achievement awards to Brigitte Sears (L) for 1000 hours and to Cynthia (Cindy) Jackson (R) for 500 hours. Brigitte volunteers with the Airman’s Attic and Cindy with the Airman and Family Readiness Office.

10/08/2019

08/15/2019

ATTENTION: RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY DATE CHANGE!

Due to scheduling conflicts the date of PAFB Retiree Appreciation Day has been changed to Saturday, 19OCT2019.

The previous post has been amended to reflect the changes.
Sorry for the SNAFU, and looking forward to seeing you all on the 19th of October.

08/03/2019

SAVE THE DATE: PAFB Retiree Appreciation Day

1. When?

Saturday, October 19, 2019, 0900-1400

Speaker presentations: PAFB Theater 0900-1030

List of speakers asked to present: Congressman Posey, Social Security Administration, American Heart Association, Arthritis Foundation, Alzheimer’s Foundation, VA Hospital, Department of Veteran Affairs, Humana Health Group.

Information tables: PAFB Gymnasium 1100-1400/ 50-60 service vendors will be in attendance.

2. Who can Attend?

All military retired members: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and Retired members of the Public Health Service, and their spouses. All attendees must have a valid retired military ID card in order to enter PAFB.

3. What can attendees expect to see and enjoy?

All attendees are invited to hear military retiree specific presentations in the areas of health, finance and local, state and national matters. Attendees will be able to ask questions to area service providers at the vendor venue.