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The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, war-time veterans organization. A community-service organization which now numbers nearly 3 million members -- men and women -- in nearly 15,000 American Legion Posts worldwide. These Posts are organized into 55 Departments -- one each for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico, and the Philippines.
For more than 60 years, we in AMVETS have taken to heart the credo of service set forth by our organization’s founding fathers. In so doing, we endeavor to provide our fellow veterans with the type of support they truly deserve. This outreach effort takes many forms, from the professional advice our service officers offer on earned veterans benefits to our legislative efforts on Capitol Hill to the work done by our hospital volunteers. Other AMVETS members involve themselves in a range of initiatives aimed at contributing to the quality of life in their local communities.
A comprehensive approach to providing services, training and resources to Service Members and their families throughout the deployment cycle. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon training is open to all branches of the military. Even its name, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a reminder that the supporting military Service Members cannot end when they return home from deployment and the yellow ribbons are untied; but continues throughout the process of reintegration.
CareerOneStop is your source for employment information and inspiration; the place to manage your career; your pathway to career success; tools to help job seekers, students, businesses and career professionals; and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
The Defense Alliance of Minnesota was formed in July, 2004. The Alliance aims to enhance the already-successful network of people and firms created by the Minnesota Defense Industry Roundtable (and the associated on-line Newsletter) begun in 2003. The ultimate goal is to nurture and expand Minnesota’s defense industry job base and further promote the state’s important contributions to the Nation’s defense.
Since its founding more than 80 years ago, the Disabled American Veterans has been dedicated to a single purpose: building better lives for America's disabled veterans and their families. Fidelity to that mission has required DAV to respond creatively and flexibly to changing and sometimes unpredictable problems faced by its constituency. Whether disabled veterans have needed a voice on Capitol Hill, a nationwide service program, a transportation network or unique rehabilitation opportunities, DAV has focused its attention and resources to meet those needs.
FirstGov.gov is the U.S. government's official web portal to all federal, state and local government web resources and services. As the catalyst for a growing electronic government, FirstGov.gov helps citizens navigate through government red tape. At FirstGov.gov, you can apply for benefits online, contact a government agency or use the Internet's most comprehensive search of government websites–all from one easy location.
Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America's veterans for all their sacrifices. We transport our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to the senior veterans – World War II survivors, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill.
The primary purpose of this site is to thank our American Veterans who have served in the United States Military. You will also find information on many other topics which are related to our American service personal, patriotic crafts, our flag, Veterans holidays, American wars and conflicts, memorials, teacher activities, etc., as well as other websites which will give you additional information on a variety of related topics.
The Veterans History Project relies on volunteers to collect and preserve stories of wartime service. 
There are approximately 23,442,000 military veterans living in the United States. Many of these individuals, who dedicated their lives to serving the United States and its people, have been faced with serious medical conditions in connection with their service. Mesothelioma is one of these conditions, having afflicted many veterans, from those who served in World War II, to Vietnam, and potentially are even serving today.
The Department of Military Affairs consists of the National Guard military forces of the State of Minnesota, the Office of the Adjutant General, civilians employed for administration and maintenance and the National Guard military installations.
Military Connection is a woman-owned business located in Simi Valley, California, near the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. They have been in business since 1999 and take great pride in assisting many military charities. Their mission is to serve the active military including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, the Reserves including Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Reserve and the National Guard. They are also honored to serve Veterans, retirees, DoD civil servants and their spouses and dependents.
The PURPLE HEART is awarded to members of the armed forces of the U.S. who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or die of wounds received in action. It is specifically a combat decoration.
Key to Career Success Web site is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor through the CareerOneStop project as part of the department's assistance to service members, military families, employers and the workforce staff serving them. Much of the content in Key to Career Success is based on U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored resources and has been customized to meet the needs of recently separated military personnel. These resources include: 
This refinance program is a government backed mortgage loan for active duty and prior service veterans who already have an existing VA loan. It provides you a fast, simple and hassle free way to refinance your current VA home loan so that you can take advantage of lower interest rates.
To provide assistance throughout Minnesota to positively motivated veterans and their families who are homeless or experiencing other life crises. Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans accomplishes its mission by providing services directly or in collaboration with other service agencies.”
Veteran Service Officers are locally-funded agencies established in 1946 to assist veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services accrued through military service. 
Many state and federal programs exist to ensure that Minnesota veterans get specialized employment and training services. Minnesota's 
The Department of Health is committed to increasing awareness of public health services in order to assure the needs of our soldiers and their family members are being met.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services, along with county and tribal social service agencies, provides a variety of services to help families, seniors and individuals with disabilities meet their basic needs. The department works to help those on government assistance become self-sufficient as quickly as possible. The department also makes sure that a strong but limited safety net is in place for the most vulnerable Minnesotans.
Military and Veterans Enactments - This information brief summarizes the major enactments by the 2005 Minnesota Legislature during the regular and first special sessions, dealing specifically with the military and veterans.
The Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund was founded by Minnesota business and community leaders.
The VA Loan program has allowed more than 18 million veterans to become homeowners since it was created in 1944. It was designed to provide home financing for eligible active duty and veteran personnel and their spouses. This guide will help veterans and active military to understand the benefits of, types of, and eligibility requirements for VA Loans.
The members of NASDVA bring together the best of all states and territories. We work together to find real solutions to the common problems we face, and the pooling of expertise and knowledge allows our organization to serve as a resource for each state, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Congress.
NCHV is the resource and technical assistance center for a national network of approximately 250 community-based service agencies that provide emergency and supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement assistance, legal aid and case management support for more than 150,000 homeless veterans each year.
The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a Web site for wounded, ill and injured Service Members, Veterans, their families and those who support them.
The Pentagon Channel broadcasts military news and information for the 2.6 million members of the U.S. Armed Forces through programming that includes: Department of Defense news briefings; Military news; Interviews with top Defense officials; and Short stories about the work of our military 
Find care packages for the troops at SemperFinest.com, the place to find soldier care packages, Marine care packages and more. A soldier care package can make a world of difference to those deployed.
"A Consortium of Veterans, Military, and Auxiliary Organizations to exchange information and support issues relating to entitlements for Veterans, Military Retirees, the National Guard and Military Reservists, their dependents and survivors."
The goal of the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction. They have reformed our department internally and are striving for high quality, prompt and seamless service to veterans. The department's employees continue to offer their dedication and commitment to help veterans get the services they have earned. Our nation's veterans deserve no less.
The Minneapolis VA Medical Center is pleased to announce the development of the Medical Foster Home Program to reach the growing needs of the veteran population.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, with its Auxiliaries, includes 2.4 million members in approximately 9,000 Posts worldwide.
Founded in 1978, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. is the only national Vietnam veterans organization congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families. VVA's goals are to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans.