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11 Facts About Veterans - Do Something
Welcome to DoSomething, one of the largest orgs for young people and social change! After you've browsed the 11 facts (with citations at the bottom), take action and volunteer with our millions of members.
https://www.dosomething.org/facts/11-facts-about-veterans
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Veterans Day Facts - History
Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938.
http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/veterans-day-facts
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Military Veterans - RAND
Military veterans--individuals who complete military service whether at home or deployed overseas, in peacetime or in combat--are entitled to and in some cases require various government services. RAND research has examined the physical and mental health, interpersonal relationships, and employment problems that U.S. military veterans and their families face, and has recommended policies to support veterans' reintegration into civilian life.
http://www.rand.org/topics/military-veterans.html
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Military Veteran Project - Committed to Promising Research to Find Cures and Treatments
The Military Veteran Project is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury to assist with suicide prevention for PRE & POST 9/11 Veterans.
http://www.militaryveteranproject.org
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Veteran's Benefits Explained - Military
In addition to the pensions and benefits to which you may be entitled because of both public and private employment, you may also be eligible for certain benefits based on your military service.
http://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-benefits/veterans-benefits-explained.html
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Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors - VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs most popular publication, the Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors booklet provides brief descriptions of VA programs and benefits, including compensation and pension benefits, health care, memorial and burial benefits, facility phone numbers and addresses, and more.
http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book.asp
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Military and Veterans Records at the National Archives - National Archives
Military records can be valuable resources in personal and genealogical research. We are the official repository for records of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard and other government agencies.
http://www.archives.gov/research/military/veterans/
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At a Glance - The White House
Everybody can do something. Every American. Every business. Every profession. Every school. Every community. Every state. All of us, as one American team. That's how we will truly honor our veterans. That's how we will truly say thank you.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/veterans
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Military Veterans and Foreign Affairs Journal
Veterans Today | Military Veterans and Foreign Affairs Journal - VA - Veterans Administration
http://www.veteranstoday.com
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USAJOBS - Veterans
The Federal Government has a long and outstanding record of employing veterans.
https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans
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Veterans Services - Find a Ride, Find a DAV Office
Veterans Assistance Organization for Female and Male Disabled American Veterans finding the best services for Veterans, both Men and Women.
https://www.dav.org/veterans/
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Veteran Benefits - Military
In addition to the pensions and benefits to which you may be entitled because of both public and private employment, you may also be eligible for certain benefits based on your military service.
http://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-benefits
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Veterans Crisis Line - Hotline, Online Chat and Text
Free, confidential support for Veterans in crisis and their families and friends. Call the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and Press 1) or chat online 24/7/365.
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
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Veteran - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
This page refers to military veterans, i.e., a person who has served or is serving in the armed forces. Those veterans that have had direct exposure to acts of military conflict may also be referred to as war veterans.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veteran
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The US Department of Veterans Affairs provides patient care and federal benefits to veterans and their dependents. The home page for the Department of Veterans Affairs provides links to veterans benefits and services, as well as information and resources for other Departmental programs and offices.
http://www.va.gov
