What's New
March 29/31, 2008 - Operation Welcome Home: Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch is honored to host a retreat for returning OIF/OEF veterans.
Aug 1, 2007 - LinkVet goes live: your link to experts!
This is a listing of additional resources and other information.
About - U.S. Military
"About" attracts an audience of more than 30 million unique visitors each month with its unique Guide-based content and its robust online experience.
FirstGov.gov
FirstGov.gov is the U.S. government's official web portal to all federal, state and local government web resources and services. As the catalyst for a growing electronic government, FirstGov.gov helps citizens navigate through government red tape. At FirstGov.gov, you can apply for benefits online, contact a government agency or use the Internet's most comprehensive search of government websites–all from one easy location.
Flag Cases
The Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings, MN has a woodshop. The Veterans Woodshop provides a therapeutic working environment that allows our veterans to learn and/or excel in the woodworking trade. The Veterans Woodshop produces high quality and individually handcrafted flag and memorabilia cases, plaques, signs, picture frames and many other specialty items. Many of these products are shipped all over the United States and Canada.
Your support, inquiries and purchases from the Veterans Woodshop enables the program to continue and most importantly, improves the quality of life for the Veterans we serve.
Governor's Council on Faith and Community Service Initiatives
Faith and community organizations provide important, unique and valuable services to thousands of Minnesotans in ways that government simply cannot replicate. The many organizations and volunteers who make a difference in the lives of others each and every day are applauded for making Minnesota nation-leading in volunteerism, philanthropy, and faith and community based services. It is the mission of the Special Advisor and the Governor's Council on Faith and Community Service Initiatives to support the efforts of faith and community based organizations by increasing access to existing funding resources, reducing barriers to the delivery of services, eliminating duplication of effort, streamlining the process of working with government and promoting best practices.
HadIt.com Veteran to Veteran
A Veteran Based Site to Guide veterans through the VA process by combining the Knowledge, Skills, and abilities of Veterans to provide other Veterans the Information and support in dealing with the VA system.
License Plates
The State of Minnesota offers many military and veteran license plates. Some are available for motorcycles. Proof of eligibility must be provided with the application form for military and veteran plates. The "Support Our Troops" plate is available to anyone.
Military and Veteran Plates: www.dps.state.mn.us/dvs/PlBrochure/page4.htm
Support Our Troops Plates: www.dps.state.mn.us/dvs/PlBrochure/SupportOurTroops.htm
Support Our Troops Plates: Fact Sheet
Memorials
A listing of memorials, statues and tributes to Minnesota veterans.
Military Demonstration Teams
Military Exchange
AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service) - www.aafes.com
NEX (Navy Exchange) - www.navy-nex.com
Military Records
Information on how to obtain a Discharge Certificate (DD 214) and educational transcript.
Minnesota Veterans 4 Veterans (V4V) Trust Fund
A trust fund called "MN Veterans 4 Veterans Trust Fund" has been established. The goal of the trust fund is to help Minnesota Veterans integrate into society and lead healthier, independent lives by funding recreational, employment, health, education and social programs for veterans, their families and caregivers. Applications for grants are now being accepted.
News
Minnesota Veteran news on various topics from many sources complied together here in one location.
Recreation
Opportunities available to military members, veterans and their families.
Stars and Stripes
Stars and Stripes is a daily newspaper published for the U.S. military, DoD civilians, contractors, and their families. Unique among the many military publications, Stars and Stripes operates as a First Amendment newspaper, free of control and censorship. We have published continuously in Europe since 1942, where readers currently number around 80,000. We serve about 60,000 readers in the Pacific, where we have published a daily paper since 1945.
Support Our Troops & Veterans
There are many organizations and ways to help our troops and their families. Go here to find out how you can help!
The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
Fundraising efforts are underway to build an American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in our nations capitol. Read about the memorial and how you can help.
Veteran Affairs - Other states
The National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) maintains a list of all state and territorial Veterans Affairs offices.
Veterans Alumni Association
Veterans Alumni Association, was established in 1981 by a veteran, Mr. Tom Wagner. Its purpose is to help veterans in locating friends brought together while serving together in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard.
Veterans Service Organizations
Veterans Service Organizations (VSO) assist veterans and their families with many varied resources. Some require membership prior to providing assistance while others do not.
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