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CalVet (California Department of Veterans Affairs)

http://www.cdva.ca.gov/CalVetloans/Default.aspx

1350 Front St, San Diego

(619) 525-3700

 

US Veterans Affairs Department

www.vba.va.gov

8810 Rio San Diego Dr, San Diego

(800) 827-1000

San Diego County Office of Veterans Services

619-531-4545

http://www2.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/ServiceCategoryDetails.asp?ServiceAreaID=19

http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/cnty/cntydepts/health/veteran/services.html

United Veterans Council of San Diego (clearinghouse for veterans’ info locally)

http://www.sduvc.org/

United States Government-Veterans Affairs Dept.

of Veterans Service Organization, Paralyzed Veterans

San Diego, CA 92101

(619)400-5320

 

LOCAL VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS

Disabled American Veterans

8810 Rio San Diego Dr # 1160, San Diego, 92108 

(619) 299-6916



Vietnam Veterans of San Diego (Veterans Village of San Diego)

 4141 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, 92110 

(619) 497-0142

San Diego Veterans for Peace

 dave.patterson@sdvfp.org

American Legion Post 731

7245 Linda Vista Rd.

San Diego, CA 92111-6106

(858)277-3255

California Veterans Advocacy Corp.

2880 N. Park Way

San Diego, CA 92104-3534

(619)298-1986

Eagle’s Wings

2115 Park Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92101-4753

(619)234-9464

Fleet Reserve Association

3638 Ocean view Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92113-1631

(619)262-8170

Vietnam Veterans of San Diego

4141 Pacific Hwy.

San Diego, CA 92110-2030

(619)497-0142

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Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 472

2115 Park Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92101-4753

(619)239-5977

Vietnam Veterans of San Diego

1068 Broadway

El Cajon, CA 92021-4862

(619)442-8960

Veterans of Foreign Wars 

2100 Logan Ave.

San Diego, CA 92113-2204

(619)239-5373

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11387

2312 Reo Dr.

San Diego, CA 92139-3024

(619)470-8456

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

7298 University Ave.

La Mesa, CA 91941-5928

(619)462-1172

VFW Post 3788

2247 Kelly Ave

Ramona, CA 92065-3017

(760-789-7888

 

Veterans Civic Memorial Halls

136 Chambers St.

El Cajon, CA 92020-3304

(619)447-0356

Alpine American Legion Post 258

3328 Alpine Blvd.

Alpine, CA 91901-3923

9619)445-2221

U.S. GOVERNMENT VETERANS RESOURCES

U.S. Defense Finance & Accounting Services

216-522-5630

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

(health benefits, pensions, and other services)

800-827-1000

U.S. Department of Defense – deployment information

888-363-5433

U.S. Department of Defense Guard and Reserve Affair

800-464-8273

Library of Congress Veterans History Project

888-371-5848

Military Funeral Honors

877-645-4667

MyHealtheVet

216-791-3800

NATIONAL VETERANS’ GROUPS

Iraq War Veterans Association

c/o Long War Veterans Organization, Inc., PO Box 571, Yucaipa, CA., 92399

http://www.iraqwarveterans.org/index.html

Iraq and Afghanistan Vetererans Association

http://www.iava.org/

U.S. MILITARY SITES

  • Air Force Link
  • Air Force Reserve Command Website
  • Air National Guard Website
  • Army National Guard Website
  • DefenseLink
  • U.S. Department of Defense Website
  • U.S. Army Website
  • Army Reserve
  • U.S. Coast Guard Website
  • Coast Guard Reserve
  • U.S. Marine Corps Website
  • Marine Forces Reserve
  • U.S. Navy Website
  • Naval Reserve Force

MILITARY ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS

  • Association of the U.S. Army
  • Air Force Association
  • Air Force Sergeants Association
  • American Society of Naval Engineers
  • Army Knowledge Online
  • Army Times
  • Association of Naval Aviators
  • Association of the United States Army
  • Combat Infantrymen's Association
  • Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
  • Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States
  • Fleet Reserve Association
  • Leatherneck.com: Marine Corps Community for USMC Veterans & Families.
  • Legion of Valor
  • Marine Corps Association
  • Marine Corps League National Headquarters
  • Military Associations Web Directory
  • National Guard Association of the United States
  • National Veteran's Association
  • Naval Enlisted Reserve Association
  • Naval Reserve Association
  • Noncommissioned Officers Association (NCOA)
  • Professional Military Associations
  • Reserve Officers Association (ROA)
  • Special Forces Association (HQ)
  • Special Operations Warrior Foundation
  • Surface Navy Association
  • The Retired Officers Association
  • The Navy League
  • United Armed Forces Association
  • U.S. Army Signal Corps Officer Candidate School Association
  • U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association
  • U.S. Naval Institute
  • Women Marines Association
  • Women Officers Professional Association

MILITARY NEWS SITES

MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH LINKS

FREE ITEMS FOR OUR TROOPS http://www.iraqwarveterans.org/free_for_troops.htm

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://anysoldier.com/ForSoldiersOnly.cfm - Sign up to sponsor a soldier care package.

http://www.appreciateourtroops.org/forourtroops.shtml - To have commander sign up for mugs for unit troops.

http://www.operationshoebox.com/ - free shoebox care package.

http://www.treatthetroops.org/ - free cookies.

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

http://bluestarmoms.org/care.html - free care packages.

http://66.241.249.83/ - free air conditioners/heaters.

http://www.heromiles.org/ - free air travel for Emergency Leave, and for the family members of injured soldiers to travel to Medical facility.

http://www.bluestarmothers.org/airlinespecials.php - Airline discounts for R & R.

http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/forum/index.php - free books, DVD's, CD's.

http://prayercentral.net/engage/militaryprayer/daily.php - daily prayer and scriptures.

http://www.militarymoms.net/sot.html - free care packages (your family member signs up to have sent to you).

http://operationmilitarypride.org/smsignup.html - free care packages.

http://www.soldiersangels.org/heroes/submit_a_soldier.php - get adopted to receive stuff.

https://www.treatsfortroops.com/registration/index.php - free gifts and care packages.

Free bible, Christian video, and book for spouse/family members of deployed troops.

Free shipping/packing materials for shipping to troops

RETAIL COUPONS FOR VETERANS

https://www.couponchief.com/guides/retail_savings_for_veterans

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HEALTH INFORMATION FOR VETERANS

Veterans Administration Healthcare System San Diego

MesotheliomaVeterans.org

https://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma/

https://www.mesothelioma.com/

LEGISLATION IMPACTING VETERANS

Legislative Action Center

MORE LINKS FOR VETERANS & MILITARY MEMBERS

Asbestos and mesothelioma lawsuit claims

Disability Claims Information

Education

Employment

Family Support and Deployment Info

GAO Reports - Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Guardsman and Reservists

Links (military support groups and more)

Medical malpractice

Military Discounts

Military Travel

Mortgage information for Veterans

Operation Iraqi Freedom Related Medals

PTSD - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Readjustment after Deployment

Real Estate

 

    • Air Force News - U.S. Air Force
    • Army National Guard news
    • Army National Guard Soldiers' Stories
    • Army Reserve in the news
    • ARNEWS - U.S. Army Public Affairs
    • "Boots on the Ground" highlights the contributions and achievements of Army Reserve Soldiers - U.S. Army
    • Combined Joint Task Force Seven - Home of Multi-National Force - Iraq and Multi-National Corps - Iraq
    • Marine Corps Times - Military Times Media group
    • Military Connection - Government jobs, information on military schools, federal jobs, military loans, military pay, job postings, and education benefits including the GI Bill. 
    • Navy Newsstand - U.S. Navy
    • News From The Front - U.S. Marine Corp
    • U.S. Coast Guard - News and Information
    • United States Central Command - CENTCOM
    • Air National Guard
    • All Services Abbreviation Dictionary
    • Army National Guard
    • Army National Guard news
    • Army Rangers in Operation Iraqi Freedom
    • Army Reserve in the news
    • Assisting Families of Marine Casualties
    • Australian Military Web Sites
    • Combat-Related Special Compensation
    • Congressional Medal of Honor Society
    • Department of Defense
    • Disabled Soldier Support System
    • DOD's Deck of ID Cards for Iraqi Regime
    • DoD 101: An Introduction to the Military
    • Dept. of Veterans Affairs
    • Faces of Valor - MilitaryCity.com
    • Joint Chiefs of Staff
    • MilitaryCity.com
    • MilitaryCity.com: Where the Troops Are
    • Military Exits - Provides career and job listings for veterans and discharged military personnel returning to civilian employment.
    • National Guard Association
    • Navy League of the United States
    • Rank Insignia
    • Tax Information for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces
    • United States Central Command - Iraqi Freedom
    • U.S. Army - Assn. of the U.S. Army - Army National Guard - Army MWR
    • U.S. Marine Corps - Marine Corps Association - Marine community services
    • USMC Guidebooks and Manuals - Features declassified guidebooks, training manuals and other enlistment information from the United States Marine Corps
    • USMC Structure: Links to Web Sites - www.MarineMoms.us
    • U.S. Navy - Surface Navy Association - Navy MWR
    • U.S. Air Force - Air Force Association - Air Force Services
    • U.S. Coast Guard
    • Tricare Benefits Improved Significantly For Reservists
    • Agent Orange: Information for Veterans Who Served in Vietnam  (Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
    • Center for Women Veterans  (Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
    • Counseling and Medical Treatment for the Aftereffects of Sexual Trauma  (Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
    • CRSC Legislation - Combat-Related Special Compensation.
    • Dept. of Defense, Deployment Health Clinical Center  (Dept. of Defense, Deployment Health Clinical Center)
    • Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Disabled Soldier Support System
    • Enrollment in VA's Health Care System: Eligibility  (Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
    • Government - AllPages.Com
    • GulfLink  (Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses)
    • Help available to combat-weary warriors exiting Iraq - U.S. Marine Corps
    • Help for Veterans with PTSD and Their Families -- National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • House Committee on Veterans' Affairs  (House Committee on Veterans' Affairs)
    • Information on the War in Iraq - National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • Military health officials dismiss soldiers’ depleted-uranium fears - Stars and Stripes
    • National Center for PTSD
    • Readjustment Counseling Service - Vet Center Eligibility  (Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
    • SaveOurVets.com - is dedicated to the raising of awareness of the Plight of our Veterans trying to get help through the VA system! And to educate the American Public to the existence of the Vet Center program with the intent of procuring additional funding to Save Our Veterans!!!
    • Specialized Care Program (SCP)  (Dept. of Defense, Deployment Health Clinical Center)
    • Specialized PTSD Treatment Programs in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • The War in Iraq - National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • Treatment of the Returning Iraq War Veteran - National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • Tricare Benefits Improved Significantly For Reservists
    • VA Program for Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)  (Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
    • VA Programs for Veterans Exposed to Radiation  (Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
    • Veteran's Health (National Library of Medicine)
    • Veterans: The War Against Hepatitis C  (American Liver Foundation)
    • War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center  (Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
    • Well Being - US Army
    • Where to Get Help for Gulf War Veterans  (Dept. of Veterans Affairs)

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