No they do not UNLESS they meet the requirements such as serving in combat and being awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart, DSC, was a POW, etc.
Just because he was killed during a SUTA (weekend drill) or AT (2 week annual training) does not mean he is automatically eligible for burial at ANC.
I respect the fathers service, I respect the sons service, and I’m sorry that the son was killed in training, BUT speaking as a military veteran the dad is coming off as a selfish ass who’s out for bragging rights IMO.
Speaking as a 27 year retiree I hold being killed doing one’s duty and getting killed in a training accident in high esteem and worthy of being buried there.
Of course I lose because of current policy, and that’s just my opinion. That with a dollar fifty will get you a cup of coffee.
No they do not UNLESS they meet the requirements such as serving in combat and being awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart, DSC, was a POW, etc.
Just because he was killed during a SUTA (weekend drill) or AT (2 week annual training) does not mean he is automatically eligible for burial at ANC.
I respect the fathers service, I respect the sons service, and I’m sorry that the son was killed in training, BUT speaking as a military veteran the dad is coming off as a selfish ass who’s out for bragging rights IMO.
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Well stated..concur. It seems to me that it is all about dad rather than honoring the son...( FWIW, I intend to be buried in ANC, ret AF).