These are just a few resources that may be useful.
These are just a few resources that I have found to be very useful in researching things and keeping my affairs in order, so I am passing them along. I hope that someone else will also find them helpful. You may have to copy and paste the links into the address bar but they should take you to the beginning page to start your searching. Good Luck and and as always GOD bless you all.
https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.html
Do you Need your DD214? Here is a link that will get you started. This document is your discharge papers and you need this to oopen other doors to the veteran affairs system. You will need to fill it out in Internet explorer. It does take about 6-8 weeks to receive it back after filling out all the information. You can also request your entire military file from this site.
My Healthy
Vet
https://www.myhealth.va.gov/index.html
My healthy vet is where the VA keeps track of all your appointments, your medications and the notes from your doctors. It is also how you can message your medical team about concerns you may be experiencing.
You do have to sign up for this service, but it is an easy way to track your VA healthcare and order medication.
Vet Center
Vet Centers provide community-based counseling, outreach, and referral services to eligibleVeterans who served in any combat zone and their families. Services include counseling for transitioning and readjustment, military sexual trauma, and issues related to marriage, family, and bereavement. Referrals to VA mental health care, employment, education, and other services and benefits are also provided.
Sharing Hands Network
http://sharinghandsnetwork.org/
About Us
If you have ever attempted to help a person in need, you know how challenging it can be to find local charitable organizations that provide the services and resources you're seeking. It is equally disheartening to know that numerous volunteers and for-profit companies are eager to provide charitable support; however, they cannot easily identify those organizations that desperately need their time and resources.
Created to bridge gaps in awareness and communications, the Sharing Hands Network connects those in need with those who can help. Our goal is to have 100% of the charitable organizations providing services as members.
Ebenefits
As a Veteran, With a Premium (Level 2) DS Logon Account, Veterans are able to Apply for Veterans' Benefits Online (VONAPP), access VA Payment History, apply for VA Home Loan Certificate of Eligibility, check on Compensation & Pension Status, and more.
As a Family member,spouses and dependents [ages 18+ of Service Members and Veterans may register for a Basic (Level 1) DS Logon to access eBenefits. View TRICARE benefits, explore eLearning opportunities, and request information from State VA offices online.
As a Service Member With a Premium (Level 2) DS Logon Account, Service Members have access to Service Member Civilian Employment Information (CEI), Service member personnel information, DoD TRICARE Insurance, Education Benefits and more.
http://army.togetherweserved.com/
Looking for that buddy that you have lost contact with? Here is a site that may help you connect with them them. You can can do the free version or the paid version. the free version will show you the names of people but won't let you add them to your buddy list. It is fun building your career jacket though and reliving some of the good times you may have forgotten. There are many sites like this out there, I just chose this one as an example. Have fun with it and reconnect with some long lost buddies.
REBOOT Combat Recovery (REBOOT) exists to help combat veterans and their families heal from the spiritual and moral injuries of war associated with post-traumatic stress and combat trauma.
Panhandle Warriors
Empower veterans.
Our mission is to empower veterans of Northwest Florida through a holistic program of community collaboration designed to connect veterans and their families to the local community through benefits, services, education, jobs, and housing.
Home
Depot
The Home Depot offers a 10% military discount on in-store purchases. All veterans are eligible for this discount during patriotic holidays such as Memorial Day, July 4th and Veterans Day with a DoD-issued ID, a DD214 or a Veterans Driver’s License. Additionally, a 10% discount is available every day to active and reserve military personnel, as well as retired or disabled veterans and their dependents with specific DoD-issued IDs.
Lowes
Lowe's established the 10% Military Discount to support the men and women who are currently serving our country in the Armed Services and to honor Retired Veterans and VA Recipients. This 10% discount is also extended to the immediate family3 of those who are currently serving, Retired Veterans, or VA Recipients.
To qualify for the Everyday 10% Military Discount, you must:
Be currently serving in, or retired from, a qualifying branch of the Armed Services, or be the immediate family member of someone who is and have a valid military ID Card.
Or:
Be a veteran who receives VA benefits and have a valid Veteran Identification Card (VIC).
We honor all Veterans on three specific holidays: Memorial Day, 4th of July and Veterans Day. During these three holiday weekends, we extend the discount to all veterans who served honorably and who present a valid Form DD214 or other proof of service. The Lowe’s Military Discount is extended to the Veteran community on these three holidays only.