Things that make ya go, "Hmmmm..." IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 710-13 October 09, 2013 Statement by Secretary Hagel on Death Gratuities Today I am pleased to announce that the Department of Defense is entering into an agreement with the Fisher House Foundation that will allow the federal government to provide the family members of fallen service members with the full set of benefits they have been promised, including a $100,000 death gratuity payment. I am offended, outraged, and embarrassed...