Widows deserve to receive their deceased spouse’s retired military pension. Many are left destitute after their loved one’s death. Most never worked enough to draw their own social security. Yes, there is SBP, but that is only 55% of the pension IF you opted to pay the premiums.
Widows are economically devastated and have to sell all assets including their homes to survive.
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This is a must. The spouse is punished when their spouse is enlisted. My husband is retired army. Because we are seniors, all our decisions are made as if he isn’t here.
The current policy denying military widows their spouse’s pension is unjust and leaves many in dire financial straits. Most widows are forced to rely solely on Social Security, which is often inadequate, leading them to make heartbreaking sacrifices like selling their homes just to survive. The sacrifice and service of these families should be honored by ensuring that military widows receive the financial support they deserve.