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The Military & Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) from the American Red Cross is a place to find community-based resources, national support organizations, as well as nationwide programs & services. Categories for support include food, housing, goods, transit, health, money, care, education, work, & legal, with search filters for veterans, service members, & caregivers. For general info on the MVCN please email: info.mvcn@redcross.org

The Military & Veteran Psychology (MVP) concentration seeks to train mental health professionals to provide services to military service members, veterans, & their families. The MVP concentration requires students to: - complete academic coursework - participate in 2 years of non-academic personal/professional development - provide relevant direct services through field training - & more. To learn more about MVP, contact information, & to enroll please visit the link above.

Military Benefit Association (MBA) is a non-profit association created to safeguard & promote the economic welfare of current & former service members, federal employees, & their families. For more info & to apply for MBA programs please visit the link above. To speak with an agent: Call: 1-877-622-1020 Email: mba_agents@militarybenefit.org

There area a wide variety of benefits available to servicemembers: - Annuity for Certain Surviving Spouses - Death Gratuity - Former Spouse Protection Act (FSPA) - New Retired Benefits Program - Savings Deposit Program (SDP) - Separation Pay - Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) - Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) - Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) - Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - Unemployment Compensation for Ex-servicemembers (UCX) For more info on these benefits visit the link above.

The Defense Department (DoD) recognizes the service & sacrifice of our military families. The DoD dedicates resources, services, policies, & programs to support the more than 2 million uniformed service members & 2.6 million family members across the globe. Some area of support include resources for: - Parents - Spouses - Children - Moving/Deployments - Education - Finance - Health & Wellness To learn more about some of the resources available please visit the link above.

The VA carries out memorial services at national cemeteries with dignity & respect to veterans & their families. Military funeral honors include but are not limited to: - the playing of “Taps” - a rifle detail - a color guard - uniformed service members who present the burial flag. To learn more about military funeral honors & how to properly pay respect, please visit the link above.

Military Money Matters provides free resources to service members, veterans, & their families. Some resources include: - personal finance - education - business assistance - military transitionary assistance - VA loans - & more Visit the link above to learn more about these resources or to subscribe to the blog. You can also connect to the Military Money Matters admin by emailing: Jonathan.leesc@gmail.com

MOAA is the nation's largest & most influential association of military officers that speaks for a strong national defense & representing the interests of military officers at every stage of their careers. MOAA is a leading voice on compensation & benefit matters for all members of the military community, providing expert advice & guidance to our members. To learn more about MOAA or join please visit the link above. For any questions you can also: Call: (800) 234-6622 Email: msc@moaa.org

A Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored resource site, Military One Source is your 24/7 gateway to trusted information, resources, & confidential help for servicemembers, veterans, & their loved ones. The purpose of the site is to give service military families the tools they need to stay well & thrive. Visit the link above to find out about the great benefits & opportunities available to you in one convenient location.

The Military Order of the Purple Heart proudly serves our country by helping America’s active duty, veterans, her families, & those who have borne the burden of battle. Some programs provided by the organization include: - Homeless Veterans - Suicide Awareness - Legislative - Software Development Training - Youth, & more To find a local chapter near you please visit: https://www.purpleheart.org/findachapter For any questions you can: Call: (888) 668-2656 Email: membership@purpleheart.org