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A unique idea to create a permanent perpetual funding stream exclusively to be used for Veteran’s health needs and family support not covered by the VA. To also help fund Veteran Small Business Consortiums nationwide.
What military records does NARA have?
The National Archives holds Federal military service records from the Revolutionary War to 1912 in the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C. See details of holdings.
Military records from WWI - present are held in the National Military Personnel Records Center (NPRC), in St. Louis, Missouri, See details of holdings.
The National Archives does not hold state militia records. For these records, you will need to contact the appropriate State Archives.
http://www.archives.gov/research/military/
Military resources available at the National Archives and Records Administration
The National Personnel Records Center-Military Personnel Records (NPRC-MPR) is the repository of millions of military personnel, health, medical records of discharged and deceased veterans and other military records from all services from World War I to the present. The NPRC is one of the National Archives and Records Administration's (NARA) largest operations. NPRC-MPR stores medical treatment records of retirees from all the services along with records for dependents and other people treated at naval medical facilities.
https://kb.defense.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/688/~/obtaining-copies-of-military-records
Obtaining Copies of Military Records
The National Personnel Records Center-Military Personnel Records (NPRC-MPR)is the repository of millions of military personnel, health, medical records of discharged and deceased veterans andothermilitary records, from all services: http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/.
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Golden Arrow Research-Research a Veteran
Trace the Steps of Your Individual Veteran, Military Service Records, After Action Reports and Much More!
http://military-law.lawyers.com/military-law-basics/obtaining-your-military-records.html
Obtaining Your Military Records
As a veteran, you can request a copy of your military records. The next of kin of a deceased veteran, can also request this information.
http://www.homeofheroes.com/valor/replacement_medals.html
Requests for the issuance or replacement of military service medals
When a young man or woman enters military service, a permanent record is kept of the nature of their service including dates, schools attended, unit assignments, awards and decorations, disciplinary actions, discharge, medical data, and more. Under the FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) much of these records are available to the veterans themselves, surviving family, and even disinterested third parties.
Hire a Hero is a online job board for the military family.
Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces are provided with unique training that applies well to the civilian labor market, and every year more employers are taking notice.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports the unemployment rate for veterans 18 years and older was 5.5% last month, an improvement from last year’s 7% average unemployment rate ...
Since 1998, the Creating IT Futures Foundation has helped hundreds of military veterans get the training and certification they need to jump into the IT workforce.
In its 15-year history, the Creating IT Futures Foundation has helped hundreds of military veterans get the training and certification they need to jump into the IT workforce.
Our IT-Ready Apprentice Program, which currently operates in four locations, includes veterans among the other unemployed adults wanting to transition to a career in technology.
Information technology is an important backbone of most businesses today. That’s why IT is also a great field for military spouses, giving them skills that can accompany them as they transfer for duty assignments. - See more at: http://www.creatingitfutures.org/it-ready-students/veterans#sthash.Uk5sg7L0.dpuf
Are you concerned about identity theft? With so many stories about identity theft in the news, you’re not alone. IDTheftInfo.org was created by Consumer Federation of America to help you learn how to reduce the chances of becoming a victim, detect identity theft quickly if it does happen, and deal with the consequences. If you have a business, there is information for you about how to keep employee and customer information secure.
http://www.idtheftinfo.org/
Welcome to IDTheftInfo.org! A consumer oriented website seeking to help all consumers avoid the perils of identity theft.
Knowing identity theft facts is critical. Identity thieves are less likely to prey on a well-informed population. So the more you learn about identity theft facts, the less vulnerable you are. Become familiar with identity theft facts and you'll quickly see identity theft for the serious problem that it is.
http://www.transunion.com/personal-credit/identity-theft-and-fraud/identity-theft-facts.page
http://www.identitytheftassistance.org/
Identity Theft Assistance Center - ITAC
The Identity Theft Assistance Corporation is a nonprofit dedicated to working with industry, law enforcement and government to help consumers prevent, detect and recover from identity theft. Founded in 2004, our mission was to put consumers and their experiences first in the fight against identity fraud. Our consumer-centric approach began with creating an assistance center …
ITC logoIn the last 36 months alone there were more than 30 million victims of identity theft in the United States. That works out to an average of more than 25,000 new victims every single day. To put that in perspective, that's more that the total number of burglaries, attempted burglaries, petty thefts, purse snatchings, pickpocketings, arsons, shoplifting, check fraud, and auto thefts combined.
https://www.identitytheftcouncil.org/
The FTC reported that only four percent of victims cited stolen mail as the source of personal information. Even so, U.S. Postal Inspectors, charged with protecting the nation’s mail system from criminal misuse, are leaders in the fight against identity theft.
https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/investigations/mailfraud/fraudschemes/mailtheft/identitytheft.aspx
United States Postal Inspection Service
Last year alone, more than 9.9 million Americans were victims of identity theft, a crime that cost them roughly $5 billion.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) resources help protect service members from fraud, illegal business practice, financial deals, etc. More information and resources available online at the CFPB website:
http://www.military.com/military-report/military-consumers-protection-resources?ESRC=miltrep.nl
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Predatory lenders and scammers often target service members and veterans, who have steady but often limited income and can be vulnerable to abusive practices.
http://www.naca.net/issues/consumers-military
Military Consumers- Consumer Issues for the Military Consumer | National Association of Consumer...
Military Consumer Issues, Consumer Problems for the Military Consumer, Payday Lending
http://www.militarytimes.com/article/20140926/BENEFITS/309260047/New-rules-cap-credit-interest-rates-troops?sf31654538=1
An article in Army Times about family troop debt issues.
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Connecting Veterans with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their health, well-being, and everyday lives.
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.
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