$250M Unclaimed in Stop Loss Compensation Act

[douglas9]

(CBS) Michael Pereira served his country with honor -- in Afghanistan. Four years ago, he looked forward to leaving the service to be with his wife and family. But he was forced to put his civilian life on hold, reports CBS News correspondent Byron Pitts.

"When I was told that our unit would be stop lossed due to our deployment to Afghanistan I really didn't know what it meant at that time," said Afghanistan veteran Michael Pereira.

Due to the need for more troops, Pereira was barred from leaving the military -- and ordered to serve five more months. He was stop lossed.

Pereira's story -- and thousands of stories like his -- were made into a movie about the Military Stop-Loss program.

Years later Uncle Sam is now saying thank you. It's called the Stop Loss Compensation Act. Those eligible get $500 for every month a service member served past their original discharge date. Pereira recently filed a claim, and is expecting a check in the mail.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/12/26/eveningnews/main7186575.shtml

Passed the word.

[aquart]

1. I'm glad he's alive to receive it.

[msanthrope]

2. Kick and Rec. Pass the word! Get Your Money! n/t