Mass Vets Advisor

The Tuition Assistance (TA) Program provides financial assistance for voluntary off-duty civilian education programs in support of a Soldier's professional & personal self-development goals. All the following qualify & are authorized to participate in the TA program: - Soldiers (officers, warrant officers, enlisted) on active duty; - Army National Guard & Reserve Soldiers on active duty; - TPU Soldiers. To learn more & apply today, visit the link above.

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Supporting soldiers, their families, & Army civilians by providing a voice for the Army, member benefits, & honoring those who have served.

In most cases the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) does not issue service medals, with requests for the issuance or replacement of military service medals, decorations, & awards directed to the specific branch in which the veteran served. For cases involving Air Force & Army personnel, the NPRC will verify the awards to which a vet is entitled & forward the request with the records verification to the appropriate department. To learn more & request medals online, visit the link above.

Battleship Cove is a non-profit war memorial and historic military museum with an emphasis on naval heritage and a dedication to honoring the veterans who served in defense of our country. The organization is a living exhibit platform with a strong educational emphasis and an outreach message. To learn more please visit the link above.

Become creates articles & resources to help job seekers spend less time preparing for a job & more time growing in their careers. Their career guides span fields including healthcare, manufacturing, business, tech, & more, explaining the steps you need to take to break into a field — & how to achieve more once you get there. The salary guides help you judge if a career choice is worth the cost of education. To learn more about the great resources offered through Become, visit the link above.

Filipino Veterans may be eligible for benefits if they served in: • Armed Forces of the United States • Commonwealth Army of the Philippines with service from July 26, 1941 through June 30, 1946 • Regular Philippine Scouts who enlisted prior to Oct. 6, 1945 • Insular Force of the U.S. Navy • Special Philippine Scouts who enlisted between Oct. 6, 1945 & June 30, 1947 • Guerilla with service prior to July 1, 1946 To learn more about benefits available to Filipino veterans visit the link above.

If you’re a surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member who died while serving their country, you may qualify for bereavement counseling through the VA. Grief counseling assists & supports those experiencing emotional & psychological stress after the death of a loved one. To access counseling services, contact the Readjustment Counseling Service staff to be connected to a Vet Center for services near you: - Call: (202) 461-6530 - Email: vetcenter.bereavement@va.gov

Servicing Western Massachusetts, the Bilingual Veterans Outreach Centers of MA helps veterans & their families seeking relief & assistance, with the agency assisting in acquiring & all entitled local, state & VA benefits. The agency offers numerous programs & services such as: - Housing - Assistance with benefits - Heating assistance - Career assistance - Education benefits - Clothing assistance - Connection to healthcare - & more. Visit the link above to apply or call: (413) 731-0194