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The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) does not issue service medals; that is a function of each military service department. Requests for the issuance or replacement of military service medals, decorations and awards should be directed to the specific branch of the military in which the veteran served. However, for cases involving Air Force and Army personnel (click here for exceptions), the NPRC will verify the awards to which a veteran is entitled and forward the request along with the records verification to the appropriate service department for issuance of the medals. Use the addresses listed below, and mail your request accordingly.
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/replace-medals.html
http://www.vetfriends.com/military_record.cfm
Military Service Records & Military Awards | How To Get Military Records & Awards
Required procedures & forms to obtain your, or a family members, military records, separation papers awards, decorations & medals from the Air Force, Army, Navy & Marines
You can purchase replacements of medals you are authorized from any military medal retailer. (Use your favorite search engine to locate a retailer, or contact a local veterans organization to recommend a retailer.)
If you do not have a copy of your discharge form, or you feel your discharge form does not accurately list all the medals you received, you need to request a copy/review of your military records to determine if orders were cut, and placed in your military personnel file, awarding you other medals.
If you feel you deserve a medal or award you were never authorized you may apply as a first-time recipient for that award to your military department's Awards Branch using form DD-149. You will also be required to submit military record documentation, eyewitness statements and other evidence confirming your eligibility for the medal or award you are applying for.
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The military recognizes that military medals are often a cherished part of family history and makes replacement medals, decorations, and awards available to veterans or their next of kin if the veteran is no longer living or able to make the request on his or her own behalf. Requests for replacement medals, decorations, and awards should be made to the veteran’s respective branch of service, with the exception of Army and Air Force (including Army Air Corps) veterans; requests should be sent to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis where the records will be reviewed and verified. The NPRC will then forward the requests to the respective service where the medal, decoration, or award will be issued.
http://themilitarywallet.com/replace-military-medals-awards-decorations/
How to Replace Lost Military Medals, Awards, and Decorations
Military veterans and family members can request replacements for lost military medals, awards, and decorations, sometimes free of charge.
Many pawn shops, military surplus stores and vendors sell military medals, ribbons, and awards, but there is also a way to obtain replacements (sometimes for free) from the Government.
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/medalsanddecs/a/decreplacement.htm
Replacing U.S. Military Medals and Decorations
Unfortunately, over the years many veterans have lost, misplaced, or discarded the medals and ribbons they earned while in the Military. Many pawn shops, military surplus stores and vendors sell military medals, ribbons, and awards, but there is also a way to obtain replacements (sometimes for free) from the Government.
Sometimes idle time & idle minds can give way to more productive use and volunteering is a positive step in that direction. Here are some different opportunities that may help keep you busy and provide you with a new sense of purpose.
Over 140,000 volunteers gave more than 11 million hours in service to America's Veterans. It is impossible to calculate the amount of caring and sharing that these VAVS volunteers provide to Veteran patients. VAVS volunteers are a priceless asset to the Nation's Veterans and to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
http://www.volunteer.va.gov/
Important Veteran Health Issue.
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...
...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;
...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;
...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and
...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
http://www.redcross.org/support/volunteer/opportunities#step1
Volunteer Opportunities | American Red Cross | Where to Volunteer
If you like to help people you have come to the right place. Your local Red Cross unit could have just the opportunity—from training to be ready to respond to disasters to supporting a blood drive—we have the right opportunity for you!
To learn more and to get started use the search box below to find a park near you or visit
http://www.nps.gov/getinvolved/volunteer.htm
U.S. National Park ServiceVolunteers In Parks
Volunteers In Parks
http://www.fws.gov/volunteers/volOpps.html
Volunteer Opportunities - Volunteers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Volunteers Web site of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
http://www.ymca.net/volunteer
Be involved: Volunteer. When you volunteer at the Y, you provide leadership and talent vital to empowering people and communities to learn, grow and thrive.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including: Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans. We also participate in E-Verify.
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To provide value-added management consulting and information technology services and solutions which consistently deliver success for our customers.
Courtesy of SGM Clarence Zarnes in another thread.
RESOURCES AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS
Free online education and training for veterans, dependents and spouses: http://vets.syr.edu/education/employment-programs/
Free Entrepreneurship and Training for Veterans at Northeastern University: http://www.vetrn.org/.
Interested in franchising? VetJobs.commVeteran Franchise Webinar will be on Tuesday, July 22. To register, visit http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EA57D98181463A
Searching for an applying for FEMA Jobs: http://www.fema.gov/careers/programs-veterans-and-disabled-veterans.
Food services technician training: http://vet2tech.org/.
Resources for training, education, apprenticeships, financial aid: http://bit.ly/1bIXLU2
Training and Scholarships for Florida Unemployed Veterans: http://bit.ly/1bCDJxI
Free resume help for veterans: Cyndee at http://cyndeetpg.wix.com/resumes-for-vets
Free Legal help for veterans with VA claims: http://www.legalhelp4veterans.info/
Training in Cyber Security: http://w2cw.org/index.html.
Training in Piping (HVRAC): http://w2cw.org/index.html
Free Legal Services for Veterans: http://bit.ly/1cWx6YA
Free Project Management Professional (PMP) Training: http://bit.ly/19GPuQD
Veterans Job Bank: http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/home/job_search_widget
CDL training and hiring assistance with C. R. England: http://www.crengland.com
Free Training on Computer-aided Design: (CAD), Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM) and PLM Software: http://sie.ag/103ueQa.
Training for careers in radio broadcasting: http://bit.ly/18pJP6t
Free training in tradecrafts: http://nexstarfoundation.org/programs/scholarships-veterans-
Wireless technician training and placement: http://www.warriors4wireless.com
Free renewable energy job training program: http://bit.ly/18By5bM
Free training with SAP in IT: http://www.sap.com/ms/veterans-to-work.html.
Medical Technology for Veterans training: http://www.medtechvets.org/#!
Syracuse University "Veterans Career Transition Program" http://vets.syr.edu/vctpapp/
Becoming a teacher is a great opportunity for veterans. An excellent teacher's program is Teach for America: http://teachforamerica.org.
VA opportunities: http://1.usa.gov/1fmyUrq.
Assistance for California veterans: http://www.swords-to-plowshares.org/
Funding for veteran start-up businesses: http://www.brothersfund.org/
Program for veterans who want to start their own business: http://fasttrac.org/en/Entrepreneurs/Veterans.
The SBA's website has a section aimed at veterans who are business owners or planning to start businesses: http://www.sba.gov/veterans.
Veteran Resources in your area: http://bit.ly/1fbdmnu
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http://www.vetjobs.com provides another excellent resource at: https://vetjobs.com/vetEmpAssistance.htm
You may be eligible for retraining programs such as the Vocational Rehabilitation Program go to http://www.VetSuccess.com.
For information on your VA benefits, go to http://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/.
For information on state veteran benefits go to http://mil-com.me/19FUBC3.
Veteran benefits website: http://www.vets101.org.
The original discussion can be found: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/veteran-resouce-links?n=184339&page=1&urlhash=184339#184339
Effective immediately, military spouses can: Apply to the Professional Skills Track to learn professional (or "soft") skills necessary to gain and maintain employment outside the military, including content developed in partnership with MOAA specifically for military spouses. Apply to the Tech Track to learn industry related skills surrounding information technology, project management, and human resources. Apply to the Independent Study...
Warrior Gateway | National Support. Local Impact.
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Warrior Gateway is a virtual community center connecting servicemembers and veterans to each other, to their local communities and to a wealth of knowledge. As the first step in any transition, Warrior Gateway sets a solid foundation for a network of support, allowing members to pose questions to the community, engage with others, and make valuable local connections. Beyond just searching for military support or jobs, Warrior Gateway provides information and ideas from experts and community members based on their knowledge and experience.
PRSA Jobcenter: Criteria for Military Receiving Free PRSA Membership
The criteria required for returning military in public affairs and public relations to receive complimentary PRSA membership in an effort to help their careers.
Military Public Affairs personnel are eligible to apply for the program any time during the period twelve months prior to separation or retirement and six months following separation or retirement.
All members must separate/retire from the Armed Services under Honorable conditions (includes Medical Discharge).
Candidates must meet the following professional and educational criteria:
Must have served in a public affairs capacity for the previous 36 months.
Must have graduated from a basic journalism or broadcasting course, or the Public Affairs Officer Course, at the Defense Information School.
Must currently hold an officer or enlisted Public Affairs classification (i.e., AFSC, MOS, Rating).
Operation Heal Our Patriots gives wounded veterans and their spouses the opportunity for spiritual refreshment, physical renewal, and marriage enrichment. Couples participate in Biblically-based seminars that help strengthen their relationships with God and others and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation with outdoor activities at our Alaskan wilderness lodge. We continue to support these men and women after their initial stay, keeping their spiritual needs and marriages a priority.
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/about-operation-heal-our-patriots/
Operation Heal Our Patriots Operation Heal Our Patriots gives wounded veterans and their spouses the opportunity for spiritual refreshment, physical renewal, and marriage enrichment. Couples participate in Biblically-based seminars that help strengthen their relationships with God and others and enjoy the beaut
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Welcome to the official site of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, with quick access to driver and vehicle online transactions and information.
The "Military-Civilian: Hot Jobs and Careers" group works to connect military veterans and their families seeking civilian jobs, with companies who have open career opportunities. If you or anyone in your network is looking for work either stateside or overseas, check out the job posts in the Careers Directory at http://www.military-civilian.com. All career postings are free to view, with no login required, and you can submit your resume directly there. You can also sign up for our Hot Jobs newsletter or RSS feeds to get job posts straight to your inbox, or join our Hot Jobs for Veterans and their Families group on LinkedIn at http://bit.ly/Military-Civilian. Thanks Lucy Jensen for all of your hard work to help out veterans and their families, the more we spread the word, the more veterans we can help find jobs!
Military-Civilian Facebook Page
TO CONNECT QUALITY JOB-SEEKING MILITARY CANDIDATES AND THEIR SPOUSES WITH CIVILIAN EMPLOYERS TO FILL OPEN POSITIONS WORLDWIDE.
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/top-10-best-places-for-veterans-to-find-a-job
Top 10 Best places for Veterans to find a job. | RallyPoint
Good information for vets looking for employment out of USAA magazine. Top 10 Best places for Veterans to find a job.
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