Where do you connect with local veterans?

PO2 Holly Storer — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 23:00:59 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2015 11:03 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 23:03:39 -0400

VA, the local VFW, my work

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Aug 22 at 2015 11:04 PM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 23:04:10 -0400

The local VFW or AL and since I'm a DA Civilian, I work with a lot of them. Oh, and I manage the FB page for our local VFW, so I connect there as well.

Response by PFC Joseph Levi made Aug 22 at 2015 11:08 PM

PFC Joseph Levi — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 23:08:32 -0400

Agree with everyone. VFW, American Legion, or you can search here in RP for local veterans. There is another organization called IAVA, Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America. Their website is IAVA.ORG. You can search there also and join groups like here.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2015 12:08 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 00:08:49 -0400

VFW, American Legion, DAV, Special Forces Association, Special Operations Association, Vietnam Veterans of America Association, IAVA, Vet Center, VA Hospital or Clinic. A good Google search might help also. PO2 Holly Storer Good Luck:-)

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 23 at 2015 12:27 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 00:27:16 -0400

Still a Member of the VFW and Past Commander. Member of the American Legion and I Host a FB Page for Liberal Soldiers, Sailors, Airman and Marines.

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Aug 23 at 2015 12:27 AM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 00:27:17 -0400

PO2 Holly Storer After re-reading your question, seeing the tags you selected, and from your reply to SSG Livingston, I feel maybe you're asking a deeper question? In which case, the contacts I make are mostly through the VA. Here in Sierra Vista, we have a group that meets through one of our VA Satellite Clinics for discussions, support and information. Your VA, DAV, VFW and other local Veterans Service Organizations, as well as the TRICARE office, local clinics and hospitals should be able to give you a listing of groups like these in your local area if there is not a VA Satellite Clinic available. Most of these organizations also have web sites with a plethora of information as well. I've also made a few contacts here on RP that I connect with between group sessions if needed, and the Veterans Crisis Hotline's web page http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ also has a pretty decent resources tab as well as others for the veteran, Active Duty and for family and friends, or you can call them directly [login to see] . They also have on-line chat and text capabilities. There are many Veterans organizations and sites that have information and directions to programs intended to help disabled veterans find other "like veterans" and support, but you will have to reach out to them. I hope this helps.

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Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2015 12:49 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 00:49:53 -0400

There is a VFW right outside Camp Walker, Daegu, ROK. That is where I go. Great Place and great people.

Response by Sgt Spencer Sikder made Aug 23 at 2015 8:35 AM

Sgt Spencer Sikder — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 08:35:51 -0400

Any service organization, Marine Corps League, VFW...... and the VA itself.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Aug 23 at 2015 11:07 AM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 11:07:53 -0400

PO2 Holly Storer if you're battling depression, please contact me off line - I can help...

Response by SFC John Durham made Aug 23 at 2015 2:36 PM

SFC John Durham — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 14:36:52 -0400

Need a place to go, but don't know where all we have is the American Legion and it's never open. Tracy, ca

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2015 5:03 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 17:03:27 -0400

Shriners, VFW, and American Legion posts.