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Links
There are literally hundreds of thousands of websites that provide information for military or veteran families. This is a short list of ones that we have found helpful. (Links for advocates are provided via the "Advocate View" feature in the upper right corner of the site.)
Proof of Military Service
The official records of military service are needed to prove eligibility for many benefits and legal protections. Veteran service records may be requested by the veteran or their "next of kin" or by an advocate/attorney on their behalf through the National Archives. Confirmation of current military service can be accomplished via the Department of Defense SCRA website.
Legal/Advocacy Services
U.S. Armed Forces Legal Assistance
Along with Stateside Legal this site provides general legal information to the military community. The emphasis is on "enhancing readiness" for service.
This website provides a detailed listing by State of legal referral resources for military families, as well as information on how private attorneys can join the ABA's Military Pro Bono Project.
EX-POSE is a national membership organization providing help to spouses regarding separation and divorce from active duty, reserve or retired military service members, including an attorney referral service.
Free, confidential, and accurate info on military regulations & practices for servicemembers, veterans, and their families, including discharge upgrades.
This clearinghouse website provides information and resources on veterans treatment courts around the United States, including a map listing those programs by State with contact information.
A confidential national helpline for military victims of sexual assault.
Designed for Reserve Component memberse, this site provides information about the basic laws related to the service member/ employer relationship and other civil rights and voting laws.
Service Women's Action Network
SWAN operates a national helpline run by women veteran caseworkers to connect clients with legal, counseling, and social services.
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
Advocacy for service members who are, or are perceived to be, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender in oder to ensure their equal treatment, benefits and opportunities.
Detailed legal information and self-help tools, government reports, and news about the VA and the VA benefits system.
General
A Department of Defense website designed to help troops and their families, leaders, and service providers. This site claims to have "the most accurate and up-to-date information about Department of Defense programs...."
A clearinghouse website of resources for military members and their families on a wide range of topics. (Requires registration to access some information.)
This huge clearinghouse website focuses on resources for wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans, their families and those who support them.
Operation Homefront provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of service members and wounded warriors through its national nonprofit and local/regional chapters around the country.
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