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WELCOME HOME Veteran Veteran Benefits ResourceWelcome to the Veterans Corner at CLR MarineFind veteran benefits that you may not know about and may save you money. If you are a U.S. Veteran you need to check this out, bookmark this page and share it with other veterans (social media sharing, text the link, email it).
Being a Service-Disabled Vietnam Veteran myself, I hope this little corner of my website lets you know about different places to find help and save money at the same time. |
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Dept. of Veterans Affairs This is the place for everything VA Website : https://www.va.gov/ |
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VETERANS CRISIS LINE
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VETERANS CRISIS LINE Dial 988 then 1 We Love You, Please Call or find help today.
As of July 16, the VCL now has a new number; dialing 988 then pressing 1 will connect Veterans to confidential crisis support 24/7.
You can also connect to the VCL by visiting VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or texting 838255.
You will still be able to call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 to reach crisis support.
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| National VA Homeless Hotline |
All Homeless Veterans Call Toll Free 1-877-424-3838 hotline is open 24 hours a day.
Website: https://www.va.gov/homeless/
Homeless Women Veterans Website: https://www.va.gov/homeless/for_women_veterans.asp
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Women Veterans Health Care
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Did you know that women are the fastest growing group within the Veteran population? Learn more about the changing face of women Veterans and what the VA is doing to meet your health care needs. Website : https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/
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Disabled American Veterans Website : https://www.dav.org/
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Paralyzed Veterans of America Website: http://www.pva.org/
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How VA Health Care, Tricare, and Medicare Work Together Website: https://www.medicareplans.com/va-military-and-medicare-benefits-resource/ |
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Veterans' Guide to Vocational Schools and Apprenticeship Programs Website: https://www.intelligent.com/veterans-guide-to-vocational-and-apprenticeship-programs/
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A Veteran’s Resume and Job Hunting Guide Website: https://www.resumebuilder.com/veterans-resume-and-job-hunting-guide/
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Mesothelioma Guide The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides several different compensation, benefits and assistance options to veterans who develop mesothelioma, many of which are available regardless of whether the veteran's mesothelioma is service-related. Website: https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/
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Countless veterans are currently suffering from life-threatening illnesses that are a result of exposure to asbestos, a material that was commonly used in hundreds of military applications, products, and ships because of its resistance to fire. Veterans who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma even qualify for special benefits from the U.S Department of Veteran Affairs. |
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ID.me ID.me Wallet empowers you to manage all of the moving parts of your digital identity. With one login, you'll be able to easily access benefits and discounts from hundreds of partners. Start taking control of your digital identity today.
Website: https://www.id.me/individuals/group-discounts/military
This has become a must, the VA is going to require this to log into My Healthy Vet and other VA sites |
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Military Exchange Shopping Better known as the PX. This could be a nice benefit and we will save some money. The Army, Air Force and Navy exchange will start allowing all Honorably Discharged veterans to shop online, (think Amazon, but only cheaper with no taxes.) Registration starts June 1, 2017, you should register now. To read about this program: https://www.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/1049558/dod-opens-online-exchange-shopping-to-veterans/ To Register go to : https://www.vetverify.org/form.xhtml
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The small business guide for Veterans. As a veteran, many of the skills you learned in the military can be especially helpful in running a business. The wide range of hard and soft skills you acquired through service can be transferred with great success to the private sector. Many veterans are doing just that. Follow this link https://digital.com/veterans-business/ for more information.
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Forever G.I. Bill The Forever G.I. Bill officially became law. For a quick look at what the new legislation will do for veterans and their families here are ten fixes under the bill and their effective dates, explained. To read about it: https://military.id.me/vet-pack/26-things-the-forever-g-i-bill-will-do/ To check on your G.I. Bill benefits, or apply for them online: https://www.vets.gov/education/gi-bill/
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Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Established in 1946, Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) was created to provide articles of merchandise and services at reasonable prices to Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare system, caregivers, and visitors. Since its conception, VCS mission continues, incorporating a strategic Veteran-centric approach emphasizing the importance of service to Veterans and supporting VA’s overall mission. VCS provides retail, food, and vending services across the country. To Register : https://www.vacanteen.va.gov/
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Government Vacation Rewards Who is Eligible, ACTIVE DUTY, RETIRED, VETERANS, MILITARY FAMILIES, GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES. Website: https://www.govvacationrewards.com/
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Vet Tix Every week thousands of tickets are available to veterans, service members, and family members of those killed in action, enabling them go to major sports games, concerts, and a whole host of other ticketed events.
Vet Tix, a nonprofit that channels more than 95 percent of its revenues directly into programs, is committed to helping put veterans and service members (including Reserve and Guard) in empty seats at games and events across the nation. Since 2008, Vet Tix has had the pleasure to distribute more than 3.3 million free tickets to over 607,189 Vet Tixers.
To become a Vet Tix member, go their website and complete the form. Once you have created an account and verified your military service, you can review and apply for tickets to hundreds of other upcoming events across the country. Other than a very small delivery fee, all the tickets are free! Website: https://www.vettix.org/
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Veterans can now get exclusive travel deals and discounted rates through American Forces Travel.
Veterans travel deals, american forces travel as of of July 2021, all Veterans with a discharge status of honorable or general under honorable conditions are eligible to shop for a wide selection of discounted rates on hotels, air fare, rental cars, vacation packages, cruises and much more on www.AmericanForcesTravel.com.
American Forces Travel is the Department of Defense’s official Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) platform offering bookings for leisure travel. A portion of all bookings go back to support military quality of life programs. Members can feel confident knowing that their purchases are helping to fund events and activities made just for them.
Structured by Priceline, AmericanForcesTravel.com offers deals up to 50% off hotels to eligible members. With flights from all major airlines and split ticket options, to rental car savings up to 35% and best price guarantee, AFT has travel options for any mode of travel. Customers can also save when booking two or more products together using the Packages feature for flights, rental cars, or hotels.
For more information, visit www.americanforcestravel.com. Members can also follow www.facebook.com/AFTMWR to message the AFT Team about login and pre-booking questions.
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