Benefits for Reservists and National Guard Members
(Separate Website)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs information on benefits for reservists and national guard
By: U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
A Summary of VA Benefits for National Guard and Reserve Personnel (2008)
(Separate Website)
A summary of VA benefits for National Guard and Reserve personnel (2008)
By: U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
Benefits
(Separate Website)
This webpage provides information about benefits that are available to veterans and their families.
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors
(Separate Website)
2010 booklet that provides the official summary of benefits available to veterans and their dependents
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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VA Fact Sheets
(Separate Website)
These fact sheets provide basic information on VA benefit programs by category
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Frequently Asked Questions For Reservists Being Called To Active Duty
(Separate Website)
U.S. Department of Labor answers questions that reservists may have when being called to active duty
By: U.S. Department of Labor
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Spotlight on Your Legal Rights
(Separate Website)
Facts about the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act
By: American Bar Association
Information for Military Pesonnel Regarding Mortgage Relief and Foreclosure Protection
(Separate Website)
Information about payment relief and protection from foreclosure provided by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (formerly known as The Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940)
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developement
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The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act
(Separate Website)
The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act ("UOCAVA") was enacted by Congress in 1986. The UOCAVA requires that the states and territories allow certain groups of citizens to register and vote absentee in elections for Federal offices
By: U. S. Department of Justice
Help Finding Childcare for Military Personnel
(Separate Website)
Are you a deployed soldier or an activated Guard or Reserve Soldier? Is child care a concern for you? Do you need help locating child care? Would you like to receive assistance paying for child care? Check out this program available through NACCRRA for you:
By: The National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA)
Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve
(Separate Website)
The Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve program may be available to you if you are a member of the Selected Reserve
By: U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
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Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve - Chapter 1606
(Separate Website)
Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve - Chapter 1606 Fact Sheet
By: U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
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Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) Questions and Answers
(Separate Website)
Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP) Questions and Answers
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Today's GI Bill
(Separate Website)
Today's GI Bill, also known as the Post-9/11 GI Bill, went into effect in August 2009, making the reality of higher education more attainable than ever for today's service members and veterans. The Bill significantly expands educational benefits available to those who have served since September 11, 2001
By: Lumina Foundation
Scholarships for Military Children
(Separate Website)
The Scholarships for Military Children program is open to sons and daughters of active duty, reserve/guard, or retired military commissary customers. Recipient must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a four-year undergraduate college or university, accredited in the U. S.
By: Fisher House Foundation, Inc.
Active Duty Pre-Separation Checklist
(Separate Website)
This is a checklist for members of the military leaving active duty
By: U.S. Department of Defense
Transition Assistance Guide for Demobilizing Members of the Guard and Reserves
(Separate Website)
This guide is intended to assist members of the National Guard and Reserves with their transition back to civilian life
By: U.S. Department of Defense
Transition Service Offices
(Separate Website)
Need guidance making the transition to civilian life? Contact a Transition Service Officer
By: Disabled American Veterans
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Returning from the War Zone: A Guide for Service Members
(Separate Website)
Returning from the War Zone: A Guide for Service Members
By: The National Center for PTSD
Resources for Returning Veterans and Their Families
(Separate Website)
Resources for Returning Veterans and Their Families
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Non-regular Retirement Information Guide
(Separate Website)
This guide provides an overview of the Reserve Component Retirement System in chronological order of events in a Soldier's career
By: United States Army Reserve Command and Retirement Services, USAR LNO
New York Army National Guard Suicide Prevention
(Separate Website)
Crisis Hotlines:
* 1-800 273-TALK
* 1-800 342-9647
* 1-800 SUICIDE
By: New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMMN)
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Discrimination Based Upon Military Status and Against Veterans with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
The New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on military service.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
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Service Members & Veterans Resource Guide
(Separate Website)
Service Members & Veterans Resource Guide - distributed by the New York State Attorney General's office.
By: New York State Attorney General's Office
The New York City Veteran's Legal Resource Guide
(Separate Website)
This guide provides eligible low income veterans with a list of resources throughout New York City ranging from legal service providers to social service organizations.
By: City Bar Justice Center - Veterans' Assistance Project
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