Iraq War veteran Jason Hubbard and other members of the Hubbard family will be flying from Fresno to Washington, D.C. later week to participate in an Oval Office ceremony. On Friday morning, President Bush will sign the Hubbard Act, which honors the family's sacrifice and corrects a military wrong.
The legislation extends traditional pay and benefits to sole survivors who have been granted early discharge from the military. Hubbard received an early honorable discharge after his two brothers Nathan and Jared died in Iraq. Under Pentagon policy at the time, Jason Hubbard's early discharge cost him some pay and benefits.
Parents Peggy and Jeff Hubbard will be joining Jason at the White House event, as will his wife, sister and other family members.