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*****Free Service Star Banner for Families of Active Duty Military*****

http://www.mybluestarflag.com./

 

 

Military Branches

Marines

http://www.marines.mil/Pages/Default.aspx

http://www.marineparents.com  (parents site)

 

Army

http://www.army.mil/

http://www.goarmyparents.com/ (parents site)

 

Army National Guard

http://www.ngb.army.mil/default.aspx

http://parentszone.org/2008/07/31/national-guard-parents-a-different-experience/ (parents site)

 

Air Force

http://www.airforce.com/

http://www.afcrossroads.com/index.cfm  (parents site)

 

Navy

http://www.navy.mil/swf/index.asp

http://www.npc.navy.mil/Channels/  (parents site)

 

Coast Guard

http://www.uscg.mil/

http://www.gocoastguard.com/being-a-coastie/for-parents (parents site)

 

Merchant Marines

http://www.merchantmarines.org/

 

General Assistance for all Military Branches

http://www.militaryconnection.com/

http://www.militaryonesource.com/skins/MOS/home.aspx

USO

http://www.usocleveland.org/

Red Cross

http://www.redcross.org/

Tricare

http://www.tricare.mil/

Department of Defense

http://www.defenselink.mil/

Website for enlisted personnel wanting to carpool

www.militaryrideshare.com

Walsh University GI educational program

http://www.walsh.edu/gi

Yellow Ribbon Program - GI Bill

http://www.gibill.va.gov/gi_bill_info/ch33/yellow_ribbon.htm

 

Deployment

Absentee Voting

http://www.fvap.gov/

Hero Miles - free air travel for emergency leave

http://www.heromiles.org/

Free Welcome Home Signs - Sign-A-Rama

http://www.signarama.com/  (for location near you)

Free Welcome Home Banners

http://www.buildasign.com/Troops

Free Welcome Home Banner -ask for Denise Dennewitz

http://www.geiohio.com/

Deployment-Memorial bracelet cuffs - customized

http://www.memorialbracelets.com/index.html

For Returning OEF/OIF Servicemembers

http://www.oefoif.va.gov/

 

Fellow Military Supporters

Rolling Thunder

http://www.rollingthunder1.com/index.html

Patriot Guard

http://www.patriotguard.org/

Warriors Watch

http://www.warriorswatch.org/

Operation Military Embrace

http://www.operationmilitaryembrace.com/

Gold Star Families

http://www.goldstardads.org/

http://www.goldstarmoms.com/

Women in the Military

http://www.womensmemorial.org/

Honor Flight

http://www.honorflight.org/

Cell Phones for Soldiers

http://cellphonesforsoldiers.com/

Adopt a US Soldier - Connecting supportive Americans with deployed soldiers

http://www.adoptaussoldier.org/

Wounded Warrior Care

http://www.warriorcare.mil/

PTSD books - Dr Cantrell - author of Down Range, To Iraq and Back, and Once a Warrior, Wired for life, Souls under Seige

http://www.heartstowardhome.com/about.htm

DAV Virtual March on Washington for Veterans

http://march.dav.org/default.aspx

 

 

 

Patriotic Sites of Interest

Pentagon Memorial Photos

http://www.pentagonmemorialphotos.com/

Born Again American Song

http://www.bornagainamerican.org/

Hero performed by Michael Israel in New York

http://www.youtube.com/swf/l.swf?swf=http://s.ytimg.com/yt/swf/cps-vfl78056.swf&video_id=QZFkZiwMLZ4&rel=1&eurl=http://us.mg1.mail.yahoo.com/dc/launch?.gx=1&.rand=1258853594&iurl=http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/QZFkZiwMLZ4/hqdefault.jpg&sk=5hcTftmQ4tU

 

 For Service Members and Family Members

 

Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs)

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Military Personnel Policy)

11 October 2006

 

 

 

I. Free Resources for Deployed Service Members and their Family Members

http://www.operationhomelink.org/  - Free computers for spouses or parents of deployed soldier in ranks E1 - E5.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/2/prweb106818.htm  - Free mail/gifts sent to children of deployed soldiers.
https://www.operationuplink.org/  - Free phone cards.
http://anysailor.com/ and http://anymarine.com – Sign up to sponsor a Sailor/Marine with care packages
http://www.operationshoebox.com/ - Free shoebox care package.
http://www.treatthetroops.org/  - Free cookies.
http://bluestarmoms.org/care.html
 - Free care packages.
http://66.241.249.83/ - Virtual Care boxes for troops
http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/forum/index.php - Free books, DVD's, CD's.
http://www.militarymoms.net/sot.html - Free care packages  Free care packages.
http://www.soldiersangels.org/heroes/submit_a_soldier.php  - Sign up to receive care packages- Free gifts and care packages.

 

II. General Military Web Sites

Navy Knowledge On-line

Official Navy website for Sailor career management, personal development, leadership development, E-Learning, and other reverence materials.  This website is available to authorized family members.  It also provides specific information for Individual Augmentees (IAs).  E-Learning courses include numerous subjects including Microsoft Office software.

https://wwwa.nko.navy.mil/portal/page?paf_pageId=pg30160026

 

USA4 Military Families

The USA4 Military Families is a DoD and State partnership initiative that seeks to engage and educate state policymakers, not-for-profit associations, concerned business interests, and other state leaders about the needs of Military members and their families, particularly as those needs intersect with state public policy.  Through state/military partnerships, DoD seeks to develop relationships with states, work with them to remove unnecessary barriers, and significantly improve the quality of life for military families.

www.USA4MilitaryFamilies.org

 

DoD Information for families

MilitaryHOMEFRONT is the official Department of Defense web site for reliable Quality of Life information designed to help troops and their families, leaders and service providers. Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need!

http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/itc/MHF/MHF_HOMEPAGE

 

 

USMC Spouse Learning Series

The Spouses' Learning Series provides Marine Corps spouses the opportunity to further their personal and professional growth through a series of workshops and online courseware. Though targeting spouses who volunteer in their local community, the program is available to all Marine Corps spouses. The triad of workshops and online courseware provides skills and educational development in the following areas: Relationship Building, Personal and Professional Empowerment, Business Management and Leadership, Goal Setting, Self-care, Stress Reduction, and Life/Work Balance.

http://www.usmc-mccs.org/sls/index.cfm

 

Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills (L.I.N.K.S.) (USMC)

The mission of the L.I.N.K.S. Subcommittee is to act in an advisory capacity to the Family Readiness Committee (FRC) of the Marine Corps Community Services Board of Directors on all matters that impact the L.I.N.K.S. program.  The subcommittee functions as a broker and clearinghouse for all L.I.N.K.S. issues and concerns and will ensure regular communication with the field through major commands and installations.  This website also provides numerous other resources for spouses and families.

http://www.usmc-mccs.org/links/index.cfm

 

Command Spouse Leadership Course (CSLC), Newport RI

This course is an officially funded Navy course which focuses on building an effective commanding officer/spouse team. It provides the dedicated time and tools for the couple to discuss, prioritize, plan, and formulate their personal Command Tour Charter. That charter should reflect each others goals and expected participation in all facets (professional and personal) of the command tour.

http://www.lifelines.navy.mil/pls/itc/url/page/FLAPP/FLCSLCPAGE

 

Navy & Marine Corps Relief Society Spouse Tuition Aid Program

The Spouse Tuition Aid Program is open only to spouses residing with the active duty servicemember stationed at overseas locations. The program provides a grant of up to 50% of tuition for on-base education programs, up to a maximum of $300 per undergraduate term, or $350 per graduate term, not to exceed $1,500/$1,750 per academic year. Awards are based on financial need. STAP is administered locally by an NMCRS office overseas. An applicant need not be a full-time student.

http://www.nmcrs.org/stap.html

 

USA Learning

USALearning is the official learning and development site for the United States Federal Government.  USALearning supports the development of the Federal workforce and advances the accomplishment of agency missions through simplified and one-stop access to high quality e-Learning products, information, and services.

www.GoLearn.gov

 

 

IV. Employment Resources

The Occupational Outlook Handbook

A nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook is revised every two years.  The handbook provides information for hundreds of different types of jobs—such as teacher, lawyer, and nurse and the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, and working conditions.  In addition, the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market in each State, and more.

http://www.bls.gov/oco/

 

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network

The Military Spouse Corporate Career Network, MSCCN, is dedicated to providing career opportunities and job portability for military spouses. Simply put, MSCCN seeks to help military spouses find jobs and continue careers throughout the years of a military member's service.  MSCCN couples the power of a growing, nationwide network of like-minded employers, joined through this state-of-the-art, internet-based, talent management gateway system, to fulfill our mission of job portability and career continuation for military spouses.

http://msccn.org/

 

Military Spouse Career Center

This website provides valuable information for military spouses seeking employment.  Resources include creating your resume and job search functions.  There are also links for family support issues, career advice, and career field exploration.

http://www.military.com/spouse

 

Spouse Employment Assistance Center

The Navy recognizes that frequent relocations associated with military lifestyle create career challenges for military spouses. SEAP addresses those challenges in basic workshops, such as launching a job search, career planning, resume writing, interview techniques, Federal employment information, conducting self-assessments, goal setting, and vocational tests.

http://www.ffsp.navy.mil/seap/seap.htm

 

America’s Job Bank

Visit our site and see how we can help you find the job that's right for you. Thousands of new jobs are posted daily by employers searching for someone like you.

http://www.ajb.org/

 

Family Employment Readiness Program

Statistically, military spouses contribute more to family income than their civilian counterparts. As a result, spouse employment issues are critical to military family welfare and reenlistment decisions. Family Centers provide information and referral on employment, education, training, and volunteer opportunities for spouses.

http://www.dod.mil/mapcentral/spouse.html

 

Military OneSource Spouse Training, Education & Career

This website provides many employment-related resources including benefits, communication, handling job-related situations, management skills, and other employment information.

http://www.militaryonesource.com/skins/MOS/display.aspx?ModuleID=ae74eaa3-d1b6-4dbd-b23e-354880172094&&Mode=User&action=category&ObjectID=1db48006-712f-422c-b6bb-448737067269

 

Spouses To Teachers (STT)

STT is designed to assess the needs of spouses relative to becoming a teacher. The program provides support to eligible spouses in pursuit of K-12 teaching positions.  Spouses to Teachers is represented in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.

http://www.spousestoteachers.com/index.html

 

USAJobs

USA Jobs is the official job site of the U.S. Federal Government.  This web page provides portals to government sites where you can look for jobs; learn about special programs and initiatives; and find information on how jobs are classified and filled, government benefits, and much more.

http://www.thejobpage.gov/

 

Military Spouse Career Center Job Search Website

Search for jobs from this website.  Job seekers can search according to geographic location and job category.

http://jobsearch.spouse.military.com/

 

Military Spouse – Friendly Employers

Part of the Military Spouse Career Center, this website provides a list of military spouse-friendly employers to narrow job searches for military spouses.

http://www.military.com/spouse/0,,employer_list,00.html

 

Military Spouse Job Search

Designed to enhance the employment opportunities for spouses of US Military members with employers committed to hiring military spouses and to connect employers with a talented, global, diverse workforce.

http://www.militaryspousejobsearch.org/msjs/app

 

National Military Family Association – Spouse Employment

The information found here is designed to help familiarize military spouses with the tools that are available to assist military spouses in their job search.  Other family topics provide information on deployment support, education, family life, military benefits.

http://www.nmfa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home_spouseemployment

 

TAOnline.com

TAOnline.com, one of the very first e-recruiting sites for the hundreds of thousands of job seekers from the military community (active service members, veterans, DoD civilians, spouses, family members and others), has successfully placed military talent in civilian jobs for close to decade. Founded by former military personnel, TAOnline.com has been recognized by industry experts as a leader in providing veteran jobs. No other site of its type offers the number of resumes, job postings, unique visitors and resources for transitioning service members and other job seekers from the military community.

http://www.taonline.com/

 

 

V. General Resources for Military Spouses 

Military Spouse

The Military Spouse Resource Center (MilSpouse.org) is designed to assist the spouses of U.S. total force military personnel. The MilSpouse.org web site is jointly sponsored by the Department of Defense and the Department of Labor and is a testimonial to the commitment of DoD and DoL to the interagency MOU signed by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao in 2003.

Our mission is to provide easy access to information, resources, and opportunities related to education, training, and employment within the United State s.  MilSpouse.org will be extending services to military spouses directly through this site, through partnerships with other organizations, installation family service centers and the U.S. Department of Labor's local One-Stop Career Centers.

http://www.milspouse.org/

 

Military Spouse Magazine

Military Spouse is a bi-monthly consumer magazine that is by, for, and about U.S. military spouses.
The content incorporates all aspects of life in the military.

http://militaryspousemagazine.com/

 

Family Support & Relocation Assistance

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive resource for Navy spouses and their families to access information about the Navy communities in which they reside or to which they may be relocating.

http://www.npc.navy.mil/CommandSupport/SpouseSupport/

 

4 Military Families.com

Extensive information and resource website for Family Members of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy, and Reserves.

http://www.4militaryfamilies.com/navyspouses.htm

 

Navy Wives

Extensive information and resource website specifically designed for Navy spouses.  Website is hosted by a retired Marine couple.

http://www.navywives.com/

  

MilSpouse.com

MilSpouse.com is a community of military spouses providing each other with ’strength, friendship, and support’, as noted in our slogan. MilSpouse began as the replacement for another military spouse site in July 2001 and has grown into a friendly, warm, and inviting place to be!  MilSpouse and its forum are run by a team of moderators. The job of the moderators is to oversee the forums and ensure that each member abides by the terms of service, promotes unity, supports others, and extends friendships.

http://milspouse.com/

 

Military Front for Families

MFF is a place for all who have loved ones serving in today's military. Our goal is to help military families help themselves. If you have a link or information you feel has helped you please share it with us so that we may share it with others.

http://mff.4mg.com/

 

 

Ask Military Pay (Defense Finance and Accounting Service [DFAS])

Official DFAS website providing responsive, professional finance and accounting services for the people who defend America means delivering timely useful information.  Our site allows customers the ability to request support or provide feedback.  Every individual is unique, but they often face similar issues.  Topics cover pay tables, BAH allowances, clothing allowances, separation pay, drill pay, and viewing LES online.

https://corpweb1.dfas.mil/askDFAS/askMilPay.jsp

 

National Military Family Association

This website provides information on family topics such as deployment support, education, family life, military benefits.

http://www.nmfa.org

 

Military Assistance Program Central

An internet desk guide providing information for families and family program professionals throughout the Department of Defense.  Resources and information include Chaplains, Commissaries, education, crisis intervention, exchanges, health, housing, and legal services.

http://www.dod.mil/mapcentral/index.html

 

 

CYFERnet (Children, Youth and Families Education and Resource Network

Included on this website is how to talk to youth about the global war on terrorism, classroom resources for teachers and educators, how to deal with stress and coping, protecting children from traumatic media exposure, and patriotism.  This website also links to other websites containing military family resources.

http://www.cyfernet.org/hottopic/warres.html

 

 

VII. Navy Fleet & Family Support Programs

Fleet & Family Support Centers

Official website of the FFSCs.  The FFSC provides numerous counseling, assistance and referral resources for Sailors and their families including transition counseling, family advocacy, and personal financial management.  Local FFSCs offer many courses and services.  Check the local FFSC site for schedules and topics.

http://www.ffsp.navy.mil/

 

Fleet & Family Support Centers Directory

List of all FFSCs.

http://www.ffsp.navy.mil/ffsp/ffsc_directory.xls

 

VII. Financial Support

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society

The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.  The Society provides financial assistance to eligible recipients in the form of:

Interest-free loans and grants to meet emergency needs: needs-based scholarships and interest-free loans for educational purposes.  In addition, the Society offers the following services: Budget Counseling Services, Food Lockers at some locations, Infant Layettes — "junior seabags" and Budget for Baby Seminars, Thrift Shops, and Visiting Nurse Services.

http://www.nmcrs.org

 

IX. Deployment Resources

Deployment Health and Family Readiness Library

This library provides servicemembers, families, veterans and healthcare providers an easy way to quickly find deployment health and family readiness information.  Within this library you will find access to fact sheets, guides, and other products on a wide variety of topics published by the services and organizations that serve you.  You will also find additional website links to other organizations and resources devoted to the health and welfare of the servicemember and their family.

http://deploymenthealthlibrary.fhp.osd.mil/home.jsp

  

Deployment Health Support

This website contains information on preparing for deployment and improving personal and family readiness.

http://deploymentlink.osd.mil/

 

 

 Deployment Support Guide

As a leading publisher of military magazines, AmeriForce Publishing focuses on four very important aspects of military life: Relocation, military family-life, service in the Reserve or National Guard and deployment issues.  This website has a number of resources from deployment readiness to talking with your children about deployment.

http://www.ameriforce.net/deployment  

  

X. Child Care and Youth Programs

CNIC Child & Youth Programs

Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) provide developmental child care and youth recreational programs and services for eligible children and youth ages 4 weeks to 18 years of age. Programs and services are specifically designed and operated to meet the unique needs of the military mission and Service members and their families.

http://www.cnic.navy.mil/cnic_hq_site/CommunitySupport/CommunitySupport/ChildDevelopment/index.htm

 

Morale, Welfare, and Recreation

MWR homepage, links to child & youth programs and other programs available to military families.

http://www.mwr.navy.mil/

  

 

NRNW Child Development Homes

Some individuals find that center based child care is not right for their child(ren).  To accommodate those individuals, Navy Region Northwest also offers a Child Development Home (CDH) Program, in which caregivers provide child care services out of their own home.  Our CDH program has over 100 homes throughout the region certified by Navy Child Development to provide childcare for children up to 12 years of age.  They provide the same level of high quality care found in our on-base centers, but are often able to offer a little more flexibility in services.  CDH providers offer developmental programs and receive training and home visits on a monthly basis. 

http://www.navylifepnw.com/site/127/Child-Development-Homes.aspx

 

NRNW School-Age Care

Our School Age Care (SAC) programs are designed for the working parent to have a safe place for their children to go before and after school, providing them with peace of mind to do their job.  These highly structured recreational and educational programs provide youth with age appropriate before and after school activities as well as holiday and summer day camps for youth ages 5 years (and enrolled in kindergarten) - 12 years.

http://www.navylifepnw.com/site/129/School-Age-Care.aspx

 

NRNW Child Development Centers

Child Development Centers (CDC) offer center based care for children 0 to 5 years of age.

http://www.navylifepnw.com/site/126/Child-Development-Center.aspx

 

NRNW Teen Programs

Our youth programs offer a variety of exciting activities, special interest clubs and sports for kids ages 6-17 (18 if still enrolled in high school). This recreation program is different from the SAC program in that programs are usually a little less structured and program hours are limited to after school, early evening and weekends.  Kids can participate in activities such as foosball or pool, playing team sports or spending time on the internet, and chatting with friends from their last installation.  We offer field trips, special interest clubs and homework help as well.

http://www.navylifepnw.com/site/130/Youth---Teen-Programs.aspx

 

NRSW Youth Programs

Webpage with schedules for different youth programs and other MWR/YP resources and information.

http://www.mwrtoday.com/Sandiego/youth.htm

 

 

NCIS SafeKids

"Safekids," a computer crime prevention initiative of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), acquaints you with the darker side of the Internet and teaches you how to keep your children safe while they're online.  Armed with the knowledge and the tools, your children will be safer while they're online, and you'll know an unsafe situation when you see one.  A bit of prevention is worth a gigabyte of cure...

http://www.ncis.navy.mil/info/safekids.asp

 

Kids Information on Deployment Stuff (K.I.D.S.)

The K.I.D.S. website provides deployment information for youth of military families.  The information is categorized by grade groupings to address specific age/grade groups.

http://fhp.osd.mil/

 

Military Teens On The Move

This site was designed with you in mind. Maybe you’ve had to relocate a zillion times. Sometimes you’ve lived in really cool places and other times, well, maybe it wasn’t so cool. We know how difficult and stressful it can be to have to move, say goodbye to your friends, switch schools, start over and all that.  So, grab a soda, get yourself comfortable and start clicking your way to your new home, your new school and your new life.

http://www.dod.mil/mtom/index_t.htm

 

VA Kids

This website has information and activities for kids.  Information is categorized: K-5th grade, 6-12th grade, and a section for teachers and those wanting to learn about veterans.

http://www.va.gov/kids/

 

Exploring Career Information

A youth-oriented website that provides information on numerous careers including what the job is like, how to prepare for the job, what the job earns, what employment prospects are like, and what the future holds for that job.

http://www.bls.gov/k12/

 

Career Voyages

This website provides occupational information on different jobs and is oriented toward older youth.  Youth can link to education and training required for the job, a list of community colleges that offer education opportunities, apprenticeship opportunities, and provides a list on in-demand jobs.

http://www.careervoyages.gov/

 

Student Jobs

This website provides information to older youth on creating resumes and how to search and apply for jobs.  Website includes federal government job listing.

http://www.studentjobs.gov/

 

Department Of Labor Youth Labor

This website provides numerous resources for youth and parents of youth on various labor-related issues.  Website includes activities, general information, and statistics.  Although geared toward the parents of youth, older youth will find valuable information they can use on this website.

http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/youthlabor/ParentsofYoung.htm

 

Youth Rules!

This website provides basic information on employment rules that apply to youth.

http://www.youthrules.dol.gov/teens/default.htm

 

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) For Kids

Official FDA website with health-related information and activities for youth.

http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/default.htm

 

FEMA for Kids

Official FEMA website with disaster preparedness information and activities geared toward kids.

http://www.fema.gov/kids/

 

Health Finder For Kids

This website provides youth information on health- and safety-related issues.

http://www.healthfinder.gov/kids/

 

Kidd Safety

A youth-oriented website that provides general safety information and education.

http://www.cpsc.gov/kids/kidsafety/index.html

 

USA Freedom Corps

USA Freedom Corps is an office of the White House that was started by President George W. Bush to help expand volunteer service around the United State s. As President Bush says, everyone can do something. That includes you, your friends, and your family!  We’ve put together many great ideas on this site to help you find a way to start giving back to your community. While you may be young in age, you already know the kinds of things you care about – helping animals, helping your neighbors, or keeping your neighborhood and our environment clean.eep http://www.usafreedomcorpskids.gov/home.htm

 

XII. Child and Youth Leadership Programs

US Naval Sea Cadet Corps

Since 1958 the Naval Sea Cadet Corps has been committed to providing American youth with a drug and alcohol free environment to foster their leadership abilities, broaden their horizons through hands-on training and guide them to becoming mature young adults.  Today, the NSCC has formed partnerships with organizations such as the Foundation for Teaching Economics and the Flying Midshipman Association to offer cadets broader opportunities in areas of leadership and aviation.

http://www.seacadets.org/public/

 

Young Marines

The Young Marines is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 youth education program for boys and girls ages 8 through high school.  The program focuses on character building through a combination of self-discipline, teamwork and leadership, and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

http://www.youngmarines.com/

 

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)

D.A.R.E. gives kids the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence.  D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons that teaches children from kindergarten through 12th grade how to resist peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives.

http://www.dare.com/home/about_dare.asp

 

Civil Air Patrol (CAP)

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadet Program affords youth with many opportunities to develop leadership skills through an aerospace program.  If you want to do something with your spare time that really matters, if you want to learn new technical skills that will help you in the future, if you want to become a leader and grow stronger and smarter, Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program could be for you!  Spend your spare time with like-minded guys and girls, ages 12 to 21, doing volunteer work that really helps your community.  At Civil Air Patrol’s weekly meetings, you’ll learn teamwork and leadership skills that will serve you from now on. 

http://www.cap.gov/visitors/quick_info/for_students.cfm

 

 

Drug Education For Youth (DEFY)

DEFY focuses on building youngsters' self-image and setting goals. It stresses interpersonal relations, and emphasizes leadership and teamwork. Along the way it raises awareness of the harmful effects of alcohol and other drugs, as well as the dangerous effects of peer pressure to join gangs. The structured curriculum offers education, skill development and physical fitness. DEFY is all about creating positive experiences so that kids will choose healthy alternatives instead of substance abuse and gang involvement.  In essence, the DEFY program provides leadership to kids and thereby strengthens our military communities. Our motto is: Strong children…. Strong families…. for a Ready Future….

http://www.hq.navy.mil/defy/

 

 

XIII. Health Care

TRICARE

Website resource for TRICARE and other medical-related issues.

http://www.tricare.osd.mil

 

United Concordia

Website resource for dental care plan.

http://www.ucci.com

 

Mental Health

Anonymous, on-line mental health screening tool to help individuals assess their mental health.

http://www.MilitaryMentalHealth.org

 

Military Severely Injured Center (24/7 support)

Provides basic information for severely injured military members and their families including 24/7 hotline support. (1-888-774-1361)

http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/dav/lsn/LSN/BINARY_RESOURCE/BINARY_CONTENT/1739731.pdf

 

Handbook for families of wounded Service Members

Our Hero Handbook is a guide to walk wounded Service members and their families from day one through recovery, transition, and beyond. This resource is intended not only for the wounded and their families, but also for all branches, military units, Family Readiness Groups, and Military Treatment Facility personnel.  This resource is a fluid document that will change constantly as the processes and resources change.

http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/itc/MHF/MHF_DETAIL_1?section_id=20.40.500.393.0.0.0.0.0&current_id=20.40.500.393.500.180.0.0.0

 

National and community organizations providing assistance to families of wounded Service Member

This website provides links to organizations and corporations that have expressed interest in helping establish Heroes to Hometowns programs or otherwise assist severely injured Service members and their families through their national organizations or through their local points of contact.  They can be valuable resources in your local community.  Check their web sites to locate local points of contact or contact the national point of contact for more information on local resources.

http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/itc/MHF/MHF_DETAIL_1?section_id=20.40.500.393.0.0.0.0.0&current_id=20.40.500.393.500.240.60.0.0

 

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS)

This website contains useful information about the day-to-day operations of MCCS. You will find links to the MCCS Board of Directors, Congressional Testimony, Annual Reports, Strategic Plans, Program Policies, Sales Reports, and responses to recent Media Queries that will provide you with an insiders perspective on how these very important benefits are provided for Marines and their families.

http://www.usmc-mccs.org/index_fnof.cfm

 

MCCS Family Life

Being married to a Marine is said to be the toughest job in Corps. To help meet the demands of the challenging lifestyle that our families experience everyday, MCCS offers a variety of programs that help build strong families.  Resources include new parent support program, family housing, deployment support, education, Family Readiness Officer, L.I.N.K.S., and CREDO.

http://www.usmc-mccs.org/familylifehome.cfm

 

Marine Parents

MarineParents.com, Inc. (formerly MarineMoms.us), was founded in January, 2003 in response to parents' needs to find information and to Connect & Share™ with one another during deployments. Our free services and connections have expanded to support and educate Marine moms & dads, spouses, families and friends. We've helped over 30,000 Marine and recruit families during bootcamp, training, active duty and deployments. You've found a Place to Connect & Share™ where we understand how you feel.

www.marineparents.com/

 

Key Volunteer Network

The KVN is an integral part of a Marine Corps unit family readiness program and is the primary communication link between the commanding officer and the unit families for the enhancement of mission readiness and supports the spouses of the unit Marines by providing communication from the command, serving as a source for information and referral services and by helping foster a sense of community within the unit.

http://www.usmc-mccs.org/kvn/index.cfm

 

Coast Guard

Official Website

http://www.uscg.mil/USCG.shtm

 

Unofficial USCG Support Group

CoastieChicks.net, an un-official United States Coast Guard support group. This site is intended for Coast Guard Spouses, but anyone associated with the Coast Guard may participate.

www.coastiechicks.net

  

Virtual Family Readiness Group (vFRG)

The Virtual Family Readiness Group (vFRG) web system provides all of the functionality of a traditional FRG in an ad-hoc and on-line setting to meet the needs of geographically dispersed units and families across all components of the Army.  The vFRG links the deployed Soldier, their family, the FRG leader, the unit Commander, the rear detachment, and other family readiness personnel on their own controlled access web system to facilitate the exchange of information and provide a sense of community, using technology to automate manual processes and provide enhanced services and communications. 

  

www.ArmyFRG.org

My Army Life Too

This website contains resources and useful information for Army families.  Families of military personnel from other services deployed with the Army may find much of this information useful.

http://www.myarmylifetoo.com/skins/malt/home.aspx?mode=user

 

XV. Relocation

Defense Manpower Data System (DMDS)-SITES

Worldwide RAPIDS site locator.

http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/owa/home  

(Rapids Site Locator)…Defense Manpower Data System-SITES

 

Family Support & Relocation Assistance

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive resource for Navy spouses and their families to access information about the Navy communities in which they reside or to which they may be relocating.

http://www.npc.navy.mil/CommandSupport/SpouseSupport/

 

XVI. Identity Theft

NCIS Identity Theft

Information on identity theft on the official NCIS website.

http://www.ncis.navy.mil/info/identity.asp

 

Identity Theft

Official Federal Trade Commission resource on identity theft.

http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/

 

Credit Reporting Bureaus

Equifax: 1-800-525-6285; www.equifax.com; P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241

Experian: 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742); www.experian.com; P.O. Box 9532, Allen, TX 75013

TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289; www.transunion.com; Fraud Victim Assistance Division, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92834-6790

 

XVII. Other Helpful Sites

Order birth, marriage, death certificates (private organization)

http://www.usbirthcertificatebureau.com/

 

 

XVIII. Discounted Airline Fares for Service Members and Family Members

http://bluestarmoms.org/airfare.html  - Lowest airfare available.

, and for the family members of injured
soldiers to travel to a Medical Treatment Facility

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