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A commitment to provide authorized and necessary assistance to eligible family members of deceased, duty status-whereabouts unknown (DUSTWUN), excused absence - whereabouts unknown (EAWUN), missing, ill or injured personnel.  Assistance may include, but is not limited to:  transportation assistance; applying for and receiving benefits and entitlements; obtaining copies of records, reports and investigations; legal assistance; receipt of personal effect; mortuary and funeral honors assistance; relocation assistance, including shipment of household goods; liaison with other federal agencies; information and referral, including emotional and spiritual support, and any other assistance as requested.