American Legion Links:
- American Legion Post 186
- National Headquarters
- American Legion Department of Florida
- Auxiliary Post 186
- Auxiliary's National Headquarters
- Auxiliary's Department of Florida
- Sons of the American Legion Post 186
- Sons of the American Legion Headquarters
- Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Florida
- American Legion Emblem Catalog Online
Veteran Organizations:
Military Links:
Miscellaneous Resources:
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How to receive Military records.
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How to Apply for a VA Home Loan
Aside from the veteran's certificate of eligibility and the VA-assigned
appraisal, the application process is not much different than any other type of
mortgage loan. From your About.com Guide.
The DD-214
This form is issued to Veterans by the DoD. You can download it, or request it
online, and you can get a copy. Here's information on how. From your About.com
Guide.
Reconstructing
lost/destroyed DD-214s - Codes used on DD-214s
Compensation & Pension Benfits
Description of benefits, eligibility and application process. All explained here by the
VA.
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
The powerful House of Representatives committee that looks out for the interests of
Veterans in the lawmaking process.
Insurance
Servicemember's Group Life Insurance (SGLI), Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI),
Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (RH). Benefits and how to apply. From the VA web site.
National Veterans' Cemetery System
From the VA - complete information and statistics on the National Cemetery System.
Includes locations and phone numbers of facilities.
World War II Memorial
The World War II Memorial will be the first national memorial
dedicated to all who served in the armed forces and Merchant Marine of the
United States during World War II and acknowledging the commitment and
achievement of the entire nation.
Korean War 50th Anniversary Commemoration
Through the Commemoration Partner Program, we hope to reach out to
honor ALL Korean War veterans. In this grass-roots effort intended to embrace
the nearly 1.8 million veterans who served in the Korean War.
The Virtual Wall - Vietnam Memorial
All 58,196 names with detailed information and audio remembrances on a wonderful Web site.
"...Never forget the names, the names, the names - for they hold the answer."
Center for Women Veterans
To assure that women veterans receive benefits and services on a par with male veterans,
the VA presents these resources.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
A great site from the National Parks Service. Includes pictorial coverage, history, and
design of the VVM, a guide to locating Veterans' names, and much more.
Presidential
Memorial Certificate for Deceased American Veterans
Every American family that has a deceased member who served in the
military should apply to the White House for a Memorial Certificate.
Regardless of when a veteran served or cause of death every family is entitled
to receive a Memorial Certificate from the President of the United States.
The American Legion Magazine, a recognized leader among national general-interest publications, is published monthly by The American Legion for its 2.9 million members. Members automatically receive a year's subscription with the payment of one year's dues. These military-service veterans, working through 15,000 community-level Posts, dedicate themselves to God and country and traditional American values; a strong national defense; adequate and compassionate care for veterans, and their widows and orphans; community service; and the wholesome development of our nation’s youths.
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