Mass Vets Advisor

Microsoft Military Affairs works to inspire the veteran community to transform their lives through meaningful career training programs & hiring efforts to prepare them for job in today’s digital economy. The Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) provides the military community, including those with clearance, with critical career skills required for today’s growing tech industry. To learn about the MSSA program or to apply visit the link above. You can also email: MSSAops@microsoft.com

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Philips, the Department of Veterans Affairs, & the Wounded Warrior Project have partnered to document the journey of military & veteran caregivers. The Caregiver Journey Map is an ongoing effort to document the military caregiver journey& its impact on caregiver's physical, psychological, financial, & social wellbeing. To learn more about this important project & download a copy of this digital map please visit the link above.

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