South Dakota officials to pay veterans bonus

[Ed Palmer]

South Dakota officials to pay veterans bonus
South Dakota officials are paying a bonus to members of the Armed Forces who were legal residents of the state for no less than six months immediately preceding their period of active duty and who served on active duty during one or more of the following periods.

1. Aug. 2, 1990, to March 3, 1991 - All active service counts for payment.

2. March 4, 1991, to Dec. 31, 1992 - Only service in a hostile area qualifying for the Southwest Asia Service Medal counts for payment.

3. Jan. 1, 1993, to Sept. 10, 2001 - Only service in a hostile area qualifying for any United States campaign or service medal awarded for combat operations against hostile forces counts for payment.

4. Sept. 11, 2001, to a date to be determined - All active service counts for payment.

Veterans with qualifying service before Dec. 31, 1992, (Desert Storm) and after Jan 1, 1993, (Operation Iraqi Freedom) may receive two separate bonuses of up to $500.00 each!

Applicants living outside of South Dakota may obtain an application by email at john.fette@state.sd.us. Please include your branch of the military and dates of service. If you do not have email you may request an application and instructions by writing SD Veterans Bonus, 500 E. Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501 or by calling 605-773-7251.

Applicants living in South Dakota may apply through the nearest county or tribal veterans service officer.



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[Roger Shepherd]

Thats a good thing.

[jackson07]

Collected that check a while back.