European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 21, 1985, Darmstadt, Hesse Thursday november 21, 1985 the stars and stripes Page 9 Dod aides propose changes in go Bill by Chuck Vinci i Washington Bureau Washington providing refunds stretching out payments and giving recruits More Lime to decide whether to join the program arc changes that should be made to the new go Bill Pentagon officials told a concur is signal subcommittee tuesday. We believe a change is needed in the current Law to provide refunds under certain circumstances to service who Are excluded from receiving benefits 1 t. Yen. Edgar Chavarris told the subcommittee on Educa Tion training and employment of the House committee on veterans affairs. Chavarris is Deputy assistant Secre tary of defense for personnel policy. Chavarris said who make the required monthly non refundable contributions of $100 during their first year of service can use the Bill s Bene fits Only if they earn an honorable discharge finish at least 30 months of a 36-month tour or 20 months of a 24 month tour and earn a High school diploma by the end a their first enlistment. Over 40,000 individuals each year will not qualify for he Benefit because of these requirements Chavarris said. We Don t think it s unreasonable to refund Money to someone who does t finish the another potential problem
