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The Closing of Walter Reed Army Medical Center...
In 2005, the Base Realingment and Closure Committee recommended that the Walter Reed Army Medical Center be closed and that its operations be merged with the National Naval Medical Center. This new tri-service facility, the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is currently scheduled to be operational by September 2011.
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Wow, I have a totally different experience. I have received some of the best care ever within the VA system. I did have private insurance, and I got really tired of being shuffled in and out with only about 10 minutes of the doctor's time. Now, with my VA care, I get quality care with people who really care about who I am and what I've been through. I am sorry to hear that some people haven't enjoyed that same experience. I love my country, served it well, and it is now serving me. If you aren't getting the same treatment, try contacting people at your local VA. Sometimes speaking up in a positive way can make a difference.
I joined the Navy in 1947 and retired in 1969. So far I feel that 90% of the promises made to keep me in for a career have been stopped or reduced. The promise of this new healthcare will also be curtailed once the troops come home.
Back in 1955 I enlisted in the USAF. Then I trusted my Air Force would take care of any of us that became ill or injured while in service. I know now this is never been true. The promises that were made never had the law behind them and Congress does not feel it needs to honor the promisis to our men and women.
I totally agree. The ones that made the promises to us are long gone now and most of those on the hill never served so they don't understand what commitment we made to protect our country. I enlisted in the USAF in 1976 and was also promised free medical and dental. I retired and proud to have served, but what benefits do the new recruits have to keep the all volunteer force going.