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Air University Libarary - Databases - An extensive collection of databases, inlcuding military related topics such as Geopolitical, Military, Air Force, and U.S. Government sections.
American Aces of World War Two - Site features brief biographies and combat stories of some of the high scoring U.S. fighter pilots of WWII.
Atomic Veteran - "Atomic Veterans who have developed one of several specific cancers or nonmalignant conditions, may be eligible for compensation and/or free VA medical care. This compensation would be in the form of a partial or full service-connected disability allowance, including potential payments to your surviving spouse or children." Note: Benefits can range from $50,000 for AZ, NV, and UT residents in the 1950's or July 1962 to $400,000 for DoE workers or Atomic Energy Commission workers.
Blue Start Welcome Programs - "Blue Star Welcome Programs foster and create vibrant communities of support by welcoming your family into the organization, and providing year-round opportunities for all members to connect with each other and their civilian neighbors. Benefits include free museum admission, career assistance, outdoor activities, and more."
Canadian Department of National Defence - "Government of Canada's Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces"
Canadian Veterans Affairs: Rememberance - Historical accounts of WWI, WWII, Korean War
DoD Almanac - This web site provides a variety of information and statistical material about the Department of Defense - its people, organization, equipment, and funding.
DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
DoD USS Cole Commission Report - Released on Jan, 9, 2001, the final report on the October 12 bombing of the USS Cole focuses on the additional steps needed to combat terrorism, including more timely transfers of intelligence reports and better coordination among government agencies.
DefenseLink - Daily online U.S. national defense news, including articles and photos on military systems.
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency - "Our mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and the nation."
Desert-Storm.com - information on veteran's of Desert Storm; free server space for Gulf War vets.
Disabled American Veterans
DrugRehab.org: Addiction and Suicide Amongst Veterans: Finding Hope In The Darkness - "PTSD is one of the primary reasons veterans may turn to drugs or alcohol – as a coping mechanism to deal with the traumatic memories, feelings of depression, and anxiety resulting from PTSD."
Educational Resources for Veterans and Service Members from Maryville University.
Employment Resources for Military Spouses - "Holding down a job while your spouse is in the military is easier than you might think. While the military often throws a monkey wrench into best-laid plans, your career doesn't have to be one of them."
Enlisted.Com - an alternative military web site. Includes a message board for Vietnam veterans, a spouse's corner, free classifieds, and edgy opinions on current military policy and actions.
Findtreatment.gov - "The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers information on thousands of state-licensed providers who specialize in treating substance use disorders, addiction, and mental illness."
Fleet Reserve Association - "Our 76th year as the voice of enlisted sea service personnel FRA is the professional non-profit organization representing the interests of the Enlisted members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard."
G2mil - site provides information on military technology, weapons, tactics, future warfare, and military news.
Health.mil inTransition - "The inTransition program is a free, confidential program that offers specialized coaching and assistance for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans and retirees who need access to mental health care when: Relocating to another assignment, Returning from deployment, Transitioning from active duty to reserve component or reserve component to active duty, Preparing to leave military service, or any other time they need a new mental health provider or need a provider for the first time."
Guide to Buying and Keeping Your Home in the Military - "Owning your own home. It's the American dream, right? Well for people who are in the military, home ownership can be a bit more difficult to attain. The constant reality that you may have to move at any moment makes it difficult to really settle down. If you want to experience homeownership, here are some tips to help you make wise choices, even while embracing military living."
Guide to Financial Assistance for Military Families - "Know your rights as an active duty member, veteran or spouse to military financial assistance programs for tuition, homeowners, daycare and more."
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Janes - "With a legacy of more than 100 years, Janes provides the only single resource for comprehensive, unclassified and up-to-date intelligence on military equipment in production and use around the globe."
Joint Electronic Library
Justice for Vets - "Dedicated to transforming the way the justice system identifies, assesses and treats our veterans, leading the national effort to put a veterans treatment court in reach of every veteran in need. We are committed to ensuring that no veteran is left behind by providing training and technical assistance to help communities bring together local, state, and federal resources to directly serve veterans involved in the justice system due to mental health disorders, trauma, and substance use."
Kilroy Was Here - "WWII & Korean War Sites and Stories -- an attempt to find, catalog, publish and save remaining historic sites & memoirs."
Korean War Project
Library of Congress: Military Legal Resources
Medal of Honor Citations - More than 3,400 Medals of Honor have been awarded since the decoration's creation in 1861. And now the U.S. Army Center of Military History makes the names and acts of bravery of these heroes available for the world to see.
MERLN: Military Education and Research Library Network (https://ndu.libguides.com/merln) - "Offers the combined resources of the largest and most comprehensive collections of military information resources in the world. NOTE: This resource is access controlled which may require contacting library_reference@ndu.edu."
Mesothelioma Veterans Center - "Mesothelioma Veterans Center offers free support to veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma. Let our VA-accredited claims agents help you today!"
Military Discount Guide - "An interactive guide to 310+ Military Discounts. CouponFollow's Interactive Military Discount Guide helps US military and veterans find available savings and rewards programs for over 316 online websites and retail stores. Discounts range from 10% to 50% off for online and in-store purchases, as well as freebies and upgrades. Use the filters below, or scroll down to browse all available offers."
Military.com
Military Connections - Search a database containing locations of active-duty US military personnel. Military Connections is a registry-based site designed to help present and past military personnel and their families find each other and keep in touch. The site is free to members and offers an array of resources to help past and present military personel take advantage of their hard-earned military benefits.
MilitaryFlightTests.com - "Here at Military Flight Tests, we are dedicated to helping future military officers pass their respective military flight aptitude tests to include the AFOQT, ASTB and the SIFT. We provide this assistance by giving you the best in free online practice tests for each of the flight tests. Click here to access your free ASTB Practice Test, SIFT Practice Test and the free AFOQT Practice Test."
Military History Channel - "Discover the military history of our nation and our world with HD quality programming like never before experienced on tv."
Military Records Request Info - a useful guide on obtaining military records.
Military Records - Registration may be required for some records, but site is free and you do not have to be a veteran to access search results.
Military Moving - "Go from moving to moved. You’ve served our country, and now we want to serve you and make moving easy."
MIRECC - Mental Illness Research Education Clinical, Centers of Excellence
Mental Health Needs of Vets & Families
MilSpouse Money Mission - "The Department of Defense (DoD) launched MilSpouse Money Mission as an official resource to provide relatable and trusted financial education for military spouses. Learn more about all the ways the DoD is supporting military spouses in this September 2020 congressional report."
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
NAMI: What You Should Know About Mental Health for Veterans and Active Military Members - "NAMI offers information, support and education specifically for veterans, service members and their families."
Operation Homefront: Critical Financial Assistance - "Are you an active-duty military member or a veteran struggling to make ends meet? Are you deployed or dealing with a service-connected wound, illness, or injury? If so, you are not alone. Fortunately, there are organizations that help veterans financially during times of financial crisis, such as the nonprofit Operation Homefront’s Critical Financial Assistance program."
PTSD: Understanding a Veteran with PTSD - Maryville University's guidance for helping veterans re-integrate with family, find and obtain civilian jobs, and adjust to lives that they control and direct.
Red Cross Financial Assistance - "Assistance can include funds for emergency travel, burial of a loved one, emergency food and shelter, etc. The Aid Societies determine the financial assistance package that will be offered – a grant or a loan. The Red Cross is the mechanism to expedite access to these financial resources."
Relocation Assistance Program - "Whether you have orders for temporary duty or a permanent change of station, or are separating from the service, expert staff can provide information, education and referrals to help minimize stress and make your move a power move."
SAMSHA - "Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admnistration".
Service Members Legal Rights While on Active Duty - "As a member of the military, you are called on to sacrifice constantly for the good of your country. As a "thank you" for that sacrifice, the United States government has enacted several laws designed to protect your rights. When you are called to active duty, you will find that a number of additional benefits are enforced that can make your time on duty a little easier, both for you and for your family left behind. Here's what you need to know about your rights when you head overseas in service to our country."
Sesame Street for Military Families - "Explore military parenting advice and tips to find information on self-expression, positive parenting, and answers to common concerns of Military families."
Soldier Packages - "Sending special "care" packages to our hospitalized veterans and our troops overseas. Providing mailing addresses to send a soldier or Maine a package. Send us an address and we'll send your soldier or Marine a great package."
Selective Service System
Shear Comfort Military Discount - "Are you in the military or have veteran status? Thank you for your service! We are offering all current and former military personnel a discount on our products."
Small Business Aministration - Military Spouses' Businesses (sba.gov> - "Supporting a military career can be a job all on its own. Military spouses looking to start or grow a small business need help. For this reason, SBA offers the same flexible resources for spouses as we do for veteran business owners. This includes free training, funding and capital, federal contracting programs, expert advica, and more.e"
Stars and Stripes Newspaper - Stars and Stripes is a Department of Defense-authorized daily newspaper distributed overseas for the U.S. military community.
Tax help for free Military members and veterans qualify to file their tax returns for free and can use MilTax to get help form tax professionals.
The Soldiers Family - "Care Package Ideas for Soldiers, College Students and those in the Hospital."
Tips for Your Next PCS Move - "Did you know the average military family moves every 2-3 years? In fact, estimates have found that military families relocate 2.5 times more often than civilian families. Whether it's your first move or your fifteenth, it's always good to have a little bit of help to prepare for the process ahead. We want to help you with the process ahead, so your move will go as smoothly as possible. Here are some tips to help you with the process of your next military move."
U.S. Army Center of Military History - "The US Army Center of Military History's Historical Resources Branch manages the reference facilities needed to support the Center's professional staff in carrying out their official responsibilities. It is internally organized into a small technical library, an archival collection, and the facilities to support the Center's home page."
U.S. Central Command
U.S. Census Bureau: Veterans Day 2016: November 11 - Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. The day honors military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation and a remembrance ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - "The US Department of Veterans Affairs provides patient care and federal benefits to veterans and their dependents. The home page for the Department of Veterans Affairs provides links to veterans benefits and services, as well as information and resources for other Departmental programs and offices."
USMilitary.com - "Official source for US military jobs, careers, information, and much more. Compare Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and National Guard careers! "
USO: Support for Military Spouses - "Although they don’t wear a uniform, our nation’s military spouses certainly serve too – and that is why, as members of the military community, they deserve our support. Here are 5 ways the USO supports military spouses."
U.S. Uniform Code of Military Justice
VeteranAid.org - "The Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Pension provides benefits that reduce the cost of care for veterans and surviving spouses who require assisted living."
Veteran Benefits for Seniors - "As Veterans age, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will provide benefits and services that address a variety of issues including the changing health risks they face, as well as financial challenges through VA benefits and health services."
Veteran Tickets Foundation - "Veteran Tickets Foundation's Tickets for Troops Program is dedicated to giving back to those who gave us so much. We team up with major sports teams, leagues, promoters, organizations, venues and every day event ticket holders to provide free tickets to currently serving and veterans of all branches of the US military."
Veterans: Crisis Line - "You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits."
Veterans: DAV - Mental Health and Medical benefits - "There a vast array of federal and local benefits veterans may be eligible for after they leave service—like education, housing and even tax breaks. There are also a number of benefits available immediately to veterans to address of some of their most pressing concerns—their physical and mental health."
Veterans: Employment: Connect with an Employment Navigator - "A Department of Labor Employment Navigator can assist in conducting personal assessments to help you find your ideal career path and connect you with someone to provide the resources and guidance to help you secure the right career."
Veterans: Employment: FedsHireVets - "Help understanding veterans' preference, how Federal jobs are filled, and unique veteran appointing authorities designed to help you find a Federal job."
Veterans: Employment: Hire Heroes USA - "Our dedicated group of career coaching volunteers includes fellow veterans who have already navigated a transition to a civilian career, as well as certified career development professionals who are proud to aid military personnel and their spouses. Whatever your situation, we have a wealth of experience and knowledge ready to guide you down the path to career success."
Veterans: Employment: Job Placement Assistance (VetJobs) - "We've assisted with, and have verified, over 97,000 Military-Affiliated Job Placements. We’re Ready to Help You Too."
Veterans: Employment: Military Spouse Programs - "The Department of Homeland security offers a selection of career programs for veteran and military spouses."
Veterans: Employment: Nursing Career Guide for Veterans and Returning Service Members "Are you looking for an exciting civilian career where you could make use of your military experience? Consider pursuing a career in nursing. As a veteran or ex-service member, the skills you developed in active service can help you become a great nurse."
Veterans: Employment: Preferred Hiring Status - "If you're a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions, you may be eligible for veterans' preference, as well as other veteran specific hiring options."
Veterans: Home Modifications, Mobility Devices & Adapted Vehicles - "Many wounded heroes lack the means to update their homes and customize their transportation to suit their individual needs. We’re providing our injured, wounded, ill and/or aging heroes with the resources they need to regain their mobility and independence."
Veterans: HUD-VASH Program - "A rental assistance program for homeless veterans."
Veterans: Mental Health Treatment Options - "VA is here to provide and connect you with clinical resources and peer support to confront and manage any mental health challenge."
Veterans: National Park Passes Verternas are entitled to free annual passes for admission at all our national parks.
Veterans: Post-9/11 GI Bill - "For veterans who served after 9/10/2001, federal benefits are available to you to pay for education."
Veterans: Scholarships: AMVETS - "AMVETS is proud to offer scholarships/grants to our nation’s Veterans, Active Duty, Guard and Reserves; their Spouses as well as their Children and Grandchildren."
Veterans: Scholarships: FastWeb - "What scholarships are available for veterans? Many! At Fastweb we’re constantly looking for, vetting and refreshing our scholarship database with awards that reward the brave men and women that have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and wish to continue their education."
Veterans: Scholarships: SVA - "Scholarships are distributed to top student veterans in a manner that doesn’t interfere with the G.I. Bill or other financial aid and total over $100,000 annually."
Veterans: Shop at Exchange online - "The Exchange—the Department of Defenseʼs oldest and largest military retailer—is honored to serve all honorably discharged Veterans with a lifelong online military exchange shopping benefit."
Veterans: Transition Assistance: DoD TAP - "DoD TAP is an outcome-based statutory program (10 USC, Ch. 58) that bolsters opportunities, services, and training for transitioning Service members in their preparation to meet post-military goals."
Veterans: Transition Assistance: TAP Events - "Upcoming TAP classes are scheduled for all service components and locations."
Veterans: Transition Assistance: Military and Social Security Benefits (ssa.gov) - "You're eligible for both Military and Social Security benefits when you stop working."
Veterans: Transition Assistance: Understanding Military Pensions (usa.gov) - "If you retire from a career in the military, you may be eligible for a pension. The plan and benefits you will receive depend on your situation."
Veterans: Tunnel to Towers - "The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is committed to ending veteran homelessness nationwide. We honor the sacrifice and dignity of the American Service Member by ensuring that no veteran is left out on the streets of the country they volunteered to defend."
Veterans: U.S. Vets Housing - "Our housing programs offer both temporary and permanent solutions to uplift at-risk, low-income, and homeless veterans and families."
Veterans: Wounded Warrior Project: Mental Wellness - "Through our interactive programs, mental health workshops, and a broad offering of professional services, veterans can build resilience to help overcome mental health conditions, including PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and more. Since 2010, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has provided over 78,000 life-changing mental health services to warriors and family members – helping veterans and their families live happier and more fulfilling lives."
VetFriends.com - "The one source for finding your verteran and military friends."
VFW Veterans Affairs Benefits Benefits available from the VA, including crisis support, health care, employment, home loans, and more.
Vietnam Veterans of America - "VVA’s goals are to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans. "
Vietnam Veterans Home Page - "To provide a dynamic, multimedia-based "chronology" of the Vietnam War and its aftermath as seen through the eyes of Veterans, their families, and their friends."
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Page - The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Page is dedicated to honoring those who died in the Vietnam War and to providing a place for healing. Site contains a searchable database of over 58,000 names.
War Times Journal - archive of original sources (with speeches, diaries, and photos), and an index of links, are organized both by topic and by war.

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