We sadly report that Armed Forces Mutual’s former Vice Chairman of the Board, GEN Jack N. Merritt (USA, Ret) passed away in his home Wednesday afternoon, January 3, 2018. GEN Merritt was an inspirational leader whose influence and impact will be seen and felt by many future generations of Armed Forces Mutual Members.

GEN Merritt had recently retired from his post as Vice Chairman of the Armed Forces Mutual Board and Chairman of the Armed Forces Mutual Finance Committee at our 138th Annual Meeting held in June 2017. After serving Armed Forces Mutual Members for 17 years, GEN Merritt left Armed Forces Mutual financially stronger than ever, with an incredibly solid foundation for continued growth.

Armed Forces Mutual President and Treasurer, MAJ Walter R. Lincoln, CFP® (USA, Ret) remarked upon GEN Merritt’s passing, “We have lost a decorated veteran, a visionary leader, and a great friend. The work conducted with GEN Merritt’s direct guidance has benefitted every member, every spouse, every child, and every grandchild in the Armed Forces Mutual family and will continue to do so for years to come. Now we turn to what we do best — providing the Merritt family with the absolutely outstanding, superlative survivor assistance services that every Armed Forces Mutual Member’s survivors receive.”