Once the Air Force is aware of the death, casualty assistance will be provided. In many cases it may have to be accomplished by mail, rather than in person, but it will be done. Each Air Force installation is required to publish procedural guidance for agencies on the installation to follow when notified of a retiree's death. When the CAR learns of a death, they contact the next of kin and initiate casualty assistance, insuring all benefits and entitlements are applied for and received by the next of kin. Once again, your next of kin should contact the nearest Air Force installation personal affairs unit in the event of your death.
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Year 2000, requests are expected to continue rising as the ranks of surviving WWII veterans wither. DoD's new policy calls for funeral directors, rather than families, to contact the military. Military funeral honors must be requested - they are not provided automatically. DoD will rely on both the active and reserve components to provide a dignified, professional ceremony and a proper farewell within the resources available. The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Air Force of this Web site or the information, products, or services contained therein.