Does Your Home State give you and Benefits as a Honorably Discharged Veteran or Veteran ?

MSG Charles Turner — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 13:12:25 -0500

Response by MSG Charles Turner made Feb 22 at 2018 1:12 PM

MSG Charles Turner — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 13:12:36 -0500

Illinois my current state of residency has some "perks" as Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses *one must be a disabled veteran" at least 10%. My "Home State", Ohio did not give this benefit, but had some others that I am not sure are still in effect.

Response by MSG Charles Turner made Feb 22 at 2018 5:27 PM

MSG Charles Turner — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:27:43 -0500

Spc Sigafoos,

Thank You. I am aware of them. They politely informed me that I was not eligible for some of them. Many Vets are not aware and really should check them out.

Thanks Again.

Response by SPC Joseph Wojcik made Feb 22 at 2018 9:00 PM

SPC Joseph Wojcik — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 21:00:18 -0500

I guess PA is my home state now, they offer a special identifier on driver's licenses and things like emergency financial assistance.

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Feb 23 at 2018 12:24 AM

SGT Christopher Hayden — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 00:24:51 -0500

The only one I'm aware of (because I used it) is that Indiana pays for post-9/11 Purple Heart recipients college (up to 120 credits) and also for any children that they have (also up to 120 credits). The plus being that you can use your G.I. Bill for anything after the 120 credits.

Response by Georgeann Carter made Feb 23 at 2018 12:14 PM

Georgeann Carter — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:14:06 -0500

Anyone have any benefits to share for transitioning service members in Maryland?

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Feb 23 at 2018 12:56 PM

SGT Dave Tracy — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:56:54 -0500

I'm sure all states have something. Some are more generous than others; some are easier to access than others.

Many counties have veterans service officers (or whatever they are called) who would have deeper knowledge on what benefits may exist at the state level. Local veteran service organizations may as well.