January 2002 Newsletter, Disabled American Veterans, Department of New York

Disabled American Veterans Department of New York, 200 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, New York 11563

NEWSLETTER
A PUBLICATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK
Volume 11, Number 1, January 2002, PAGE 1 of 5

AIR FORCE ENLISTED HOME
Nicola L. Luciani, Department Commander

Logo for Air Force Retirement Villages The Air Force Enlisted Men's Widows and Dependent Home Foundation offers the only independent living retirement communities in the country for the Air Force's enlisted personnel.

The Foundation operates two villages located in the northwest Florida panhandle between Pensacola and Panama City. Teresa Village is located in Fort Walton Beach and consists of 112 apartments and 10 houses. Bob Hope Village is located in neighboring Shalimar and consists of 256 patio-style apartments. Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field are in close proximity to both villages. A widow[er]'s eligibility for admission is:

Must be age 55 or older;

Possess a valid military identification card;

Submit a completed Application for Admission;

Provide a medical report stating the applicant can live independently;

Submit a marriage certificate;

Provide the spouses death certificate and

Provide proof of the spouse's retirement.

Widow's requiring immediate housing and financial assistance with rent are given priority. Retired couples are eligible for admission provided the retired member is age 62 or older and the spouse is age 55 or older. Widows of other services are eligible on a "space available" basis and do not qualify for financial assistance. The average waiting period is six months from the time the widow is placed on the waiting list until an apartment is offered. The waiting period for a married couple is seven years. For more information on the eligibility criteria and the villages write: Director of Admissions, 92 Sunset Lane, Shalimar, FL 32579-1000 or call (850) 651-3766 or (800) 258-1413 or email afeh@emeraldcoast.com.

Retirees desiring to support this foundation can do so by allotment through DFAS or by contacting the Foundation directly.

[Source: Air Force Sergeants Association & NAUS Leg Up 18 APR 00]

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