Veteran's Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 Published June 18, 2015 By Cindy Dewey Air Reserve Personnel Center Public Affairs ARPC NOTAM 152 - Commanders -- Are you familiar with the Veteran’s Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014? If not, I recommend you take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the “Choice Act.” I also solicit your assistance in relaying this information to all our Citizen Airmen. This important legislation impacts Post 9/11 GI education benefits and out-of-state tuition fees (Section 702). It also expands eligibility for sexual trauma counseling and treatment to Reserve Component members on inactive duty training (Section 401). The 2014 Choice Act – Factsheet has been placed on the AFRC Portal. It summarizes key changes to the GI Bill program requirements and eligibility criteria. These new requirements will ensure that our Citizen Airmen and their eligible family members will not have to bear the cost of out-of-state charges while using their education benefits. For questions regarding Section 702 please contact the Veterans Administration at Section702.Vbavaco@va.gov. They will also provide updates on their website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. Please direct questions regarding Section 401 to your base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. //signed// SAMUEL C. MAHANEY, Brig Gen, USAFR Commander