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A Reflection on the Clinton J. Hill Memorial Service April 8, 2025
Beneath the soaring arches of the Washington National Cathedral, we said goodbye to a legend. Clint Hill was more than a witness to history—he shaped it. Sixty years ago, in Dallas, when an assassin’s bullets shattered the calm, it was Hill who ran toward danger. With only instinct and duty as his armor, he leapt…
Read MoreUSSSA Foundation Scholarship Programs Open
The scholarship application period for the Foundation of the U.S. Secret Service Association is March 7 through April 7 for the 2025-2026 school year. Thanks to the generosity of our members, the USSSA Foundation has funded over $1.3 million in scholarships to eligible members, their families and other qualified students over the past 20 years.…
Read MoreSSA Provides Update On Implementing Social Security Fairness Act
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has provided some additional information about its progress on implementing the Social Security Fairness Act, the new law that repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). Federal retirees who are wanting to know explicit details about whether and how they will be impacted will be disappointed.…
Read More1099-Rs for Federal Police PensionPlan Now Available on Portal
The 2024 1099-Rs for the Federal Police Pension Plan are now available on the portal at fpp.dc.gov. In accordance with IRS guidelines, hard copies will be mailed no later than January 31, 2025. To avoid delays due to tax season mail volume, we encourage users to access their 1099-Rs online. If users have not accessed…
Read MoreFire Relief for Steve Scarince and Family
Retired LAFO ATSAIC Steve Scarince and his family lost their home to the Eaton fire on the morning of January 8, 2025. They were able to evacuate with what they could fit in their cars. The next few weeks and months will be a challenge as Steve and Tanya sort temporary housing, navigate insurance, and plan…
Read MoreAn Open Letter to the Men and Women of the U.S. Secret Service
Written on behalf of President Rich Caruso and the Board of Directors of the United States Secret Service Association For over 159 years, the members of the U.S. Secret Service have faithfully served this nation, safeguarding the very foundation of our democracy through the protection of our leaders and the secure, constitutional transfer of power. Since…
Read MoreReagan Ranch USSS Command Post Restoration
From 1980 until the time of his death in 2004, President Reagan was provided U.S. Secret Service protection as a presidential candidate, president, and former president. The Secret Service Command Post that was constructed on the ranch over 40 years ago by the Navy Seabees remains intact and is in need of restoration.
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