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Veterans Services - To advise resident veterans and their dependents of benefits earned through honorable active duty in the U.S. Military, and to provide them assistance in the application process, and in addition, to maintain a list of available jobs for veterans seeking employment.

New Jersey VA Health Care

VA Facilities in New Jersey

East Orange Campus of the VA NJ Health Care System
Phone number 800-248-8005

Military / Veterans Links

Veterans of Foreign Wars National Headquarters

Department of Veterans Affairs Online Applications Website

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans Association (DSVA)

NY/NY Veterans Healthcare Network

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

The Forty & Eight

New Jersey Veterans Affairs

The New Jersey Korean Veterans War Memorial

The White House

New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation

World War II Memorial

Disabled American Veterans

Korean War Veterans Memorial

FirstGov.gov - U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

About.com Military Page - Up-to-date News Articles

Citizens Flag Alliance

Troop Support Links

VFW Operation Uplink - A simple phone call home while deployed offers a vital link between service members and their families and provides an immeasurable boost in morale. Keeping in touch, however, can become quite costly.he premiere calling program for deployed service members that provides free phone time to active-duty military personnel and hospitalized veterans.
Homes For Our Troops: Building Specially Adapted Homes for Severely Injured Veterans - Providing specially adapted homes for our severely wounded service members all over the country at no cost to them.
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) was founded on the principle that veterans are our nation's greatest citizens. The WWP seeks to assist those men and women of our armed forces who have been severely injured during the conflicts in Iraq , Afghanistan , and other locations around the world. Many of the injuries are traumatic amputations, gunshot wounds, burns and blast injuries that will retire these brave warriors from military service.
Free computers for spouses or parents of deployed soldier in ranks E1 - E5
KidsLink Downrange exists to provide military children with the means to communicate regularly with their deployed parent downrange. In military slang, downrange is a term for being deployed overseas, usually in a war zone.
Dog Tags for Kids - This is a grassroots effort to show our support for the troops and their families. We tried to think of something we could send Dad or Mom that they could easily send back to their kids. This is something easy to ship and something the kids can hang on to until Dad or Mom gets back home.
Gathering of Eagles - Gathering of Eagles is non-partisan. While each member has his or her own political beliefs, our common love and respect for America and her heroes is what brings us together.
Anysoldier.com - Want to send your support to a Soldier in harm's way, but have no idea of what to send, who to send it to, or how to send it? View this website.
Operation Shoebox - Take time today to send a package. If you don't have a family member deployed overseas, check with your friends, colleagues, or church members to get the address of someone who is serving. If you don't know of a service member to send to please help us with a tax deductible donation today! We need your help to continue the much needed support of our brave men and women who sacrifice so much to keep us safe and free! Until they all come home...........
Treat The Troops - started by Jeanette Cram of Hilton Head Island, SC. She loves to bake cookies for the military men and women serving our country. Her friends, referred to as "Crumbs," help make the batter, pack the cookies, prepare the shipping and customs labels. What began in her kitchen in 1990 during the Gulf War has grown to a nationwide network of committed volunteer "crumbs" who have rallied their friends, businesses and school groups to participate and share in the good feeling of supporting the troops in harm's way. Treat The Troops is an all-volunteer organization with no salaries and no office space.
The Band of Mothers - Mothers of The Noble and Heroic Soldiers of the United States Military. We are dedicated in our mission to Step Up, Stand Up and Stick Up For Our Soldiers.
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, Community Relations, fosters public awareness and understanding of Department of Defense (DoD) missions, personnel, programs and requirements.
MilitaryHOMEFRONT is the Department of Defense website for official Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) program information, policy and guidance designed to help troops and their families, leaders, and service providers. Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need!
Special Kindness In Packages, Inc. ships personalized care packages and correspondence to deployed members of the U.S. military, and offers individually tailored support and guidance to military members and their families before, during, and after deployment.
The Veterans Voice - Fighting for our veterans, supporting our troops.
Warmth for Warriors, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation, was formed to show appreciation for the sacrifices made by our soldiers and their families. To honor and support them, we are providing active duty and retired veterans with handmade, warm, wool hats and other comfort items.
PeaseGreeters.org -The Greeters have not missed a flight since inception, over 120 visits. They assemble in an hours notice. Some drive as much as 100 miles to be there. They are too old to fight but young enough to care. They show respect for the troops and for their service to our Country.
HeroBox.org - What is a HeroBox? The troops have specific needs and wants depending on their sex, location, and a variety of other factors. The typical care package that a soldier receives isn't always influenced by those needs and wants. Our focus is to establish a direct line of communication with American soldiers so that each HeroBox is customized to their specific requests.

Recruit Military
Act now to get a great civilian job - register at RECRUIT MILITARY as a job seeker. You get access to thousands of jobs that employers have posted.

Reconnect America
The Military Channel and Military.com have joined forces to create "Reconnect America," a nationwide program that makes it easy for you to show your support for the men and women of our Armed Forces. Together, we can join forces to say "thanks" in ways that matter most. The non-profit organizations listed on the site, which includes The American Legion, are doing great work for our troops.

The American Legion Federal Careers Website
Federal Government Employment Opportunities for America’s Returning Veterans.

IAVA
IAVA and is geared towards Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran’s of America.

Women in the Combat Zone
Women in the Combat Zone - U.S. Department of Defense Official Website

Heroes to Hometowns
Heroes to Hometowns is designed to welcome home Service Members who, because of injuries sustained, can no longer serve in the military. In creating a positive transition home, Heroes to Hometowns inspires community growth and establishes a support network for Service Members and their families that allows them to ease into their hometown or new surroundings.

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