You are about to depart from the Military Service and you are entitled to a number of benefits, one of which is Military Funeral Honors. Each veteran who desires Military Funeral Honors when they die should brief their family members on this benefit. Veterans are eligible for Military Funeral Honors if they served in the active military and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, or if they were a member or former member of the selected reserve. Upon request of the next of kin or authorized representative, the funeral director requests the honors from the Military Service in which the veteran served. The Military Service will provide the Military Funeral Honors to the eligible beneficiary, consisting of the ceremonial folding and presentation of the American flag and the sounding of “Taps.” The ceremony is normally provided by two uniformed members of the armed forces, at least one of whom will be from the Service in which the veteran served. The Military Services, based on their traditions and resources, may render additional elements of Military Funeral Honors. The Nation is grateful for every veteran’s service to the country. This is the Department of Defense’s time-honored way to recognize those who faithfully served. For additional information on veterans burials benefits, go to the Internet at http://www.va.gov/ or the Department of Defense website at http://www.militaryfuneralhonors.osd.mil/.