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May 15, 2008
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FEDERAL AGENCY LINKS
U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs

The Department of Veterans' Affairs home page has many important links tying to Federal benefits, forms and other useful information.

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs Regional Office in St. Petersburg, FL.

Defense Lane
The official Web information service of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). This Web site provides information of interest or concern to DFAS customers and employees.
Defense Technical Information Center
Their vision is to provide quality information infrastructure that permits individual use and collaborative efforts by providing authorized access to information worldwide; to maintain a central repository of Defense information; and, working together, DTIC's staff is the momentum behind DTIC's technological advances.
Board of Veterans' Appeals
This site shows the final decisions rendered by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
House Members on Veterans Committees
This site will put you in touch with Congress people from the House of Representatives who are involved in military/veterans' affairs.
Senate Members on Veterans Committees
This site will put you in touch with Senators who are involved in military/veterans' affairs.
Fedworld
An excellent source of "federal government" information as well as a great source for general reference materials.
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VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS 
NOTE: This site is based on the VA index site . 
American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found
American Ex-Prisoners of War, Inc.
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found
American G.I. Forum
The AGIF is dedicated to addressing problems of discrimination and inequities endured by Hispanic veterans. Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc
We perpetuate the memory of our sons and daughter who gave their lives in battle or have died from the results of wounds sustained in battle. Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found
The American Legion
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, war-time veterans organization.
The American Legion--Florida Department
We serve the 332 Posts and 122,000 members for the State of Florida.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement; it will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
American Veterans of WWII, Korea and Vietnam (AMVETS)
AMVETS Membership is open to all men and women who have served honorably any time after September 15, 1940, or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard.
American War Mothers
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
Army and Air Force Mutual Aid Association
A non-profit, tax exempt organization supported entirely by membership dues. Army and Air Force commissioned, warrant, and noncommissioned officers on active duty or retired status (Reserve Component included) are eligible for membership.
Army & Navy Union, USA, Inc
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
Blinded Veterans Association
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
Catholic War Veterans, USA, Inc
This site leads to the NY Chapter and Address Information for the Parent Organization.
Congressional Medal of Honor Society of the USA
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
Disabled American Veterans
Formed in 1920 and chartered by Congress in 1932, the million-member DAV is the official voice of America's service-connected disabled veterans -- a strong, insistent voice that represents all of America's 2.1 million disabled veterans, their families an d survivors.
Fleet Reserve Association
FRA is a professional non-profit organization devoted to the interests of the Enlisted members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
Gold Star Wives of America, Inc
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
Italian American War Veterans
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
Jewish War Veterans of the USA
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
Legion of Valor of the USA, Inc
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
Marine Corps League
Incorporated by act of Congress in 1937, the League perpetuates the traditions and spirit of ALL Marines who proudly wear or who have worn the eagle, globe and anchor of the Corps.
Military Chaplains Association of the USA
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
Military Order of the Purple Heart of the USA, Inc
The Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A. Inc., (MOPH) is a Congressionally chartered national service veterans organization.
National Amputation Foundation, Inc.
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA)
National Veterans Legal Services Program, Inc.
For more than 20 years, the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) has been helping veterans who-because of the effects of military service-have been unable to share in opportunities available to most Americans.
Navy Mutual Aid Association
Formed in July 1879, the Navy Mutual Aid Association is a mutual, nonprofit, tax exempt, voluntary membership association of sea service personnel and their families.
Non Commissioned Officers Association
NCOA has come a long way in just three and one-half decades and remains the only National Organization exclusively dedicated to representing enlisted service members of all branches of the military.
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Chartered by the Congress of the United States during its 25th anniversary. PVA provides free benefits service to all veterans and their dependents, and meets the special needs of thousands of veterans who have a Spinal Cord Injury or Disease (SCI/D) resulting in paralysis. Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
Paralyzed Veterans of America--Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
The Florida Gulf Coast Paralyzed Veterans Association, Inc., (FGCPVA) is a member of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA).
Polish Legion of American Veterans, USA .
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
Swords to Plowshares: Veterans Rights Organization
Assists veterans with substance abuse, employment, homelessness, and legal help related to the military. Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
The Retired Enlisted Association
United Spanish War Veterans
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
VFW has more than 15,750 trained service officers to assist any veteran or their dependents in gaining federal or state entitlements.
Vietnam Era Veterans Association
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.
Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.
Vietnam Veterans of America, chartered by Congress in 1986, was formed in large part to fight for and affect laws and policies to ensure that Vietnam veterans receive the help they have earned and need.
Vietnam Veterans of Florida State Coalition
The Vietnam Veterans of Florida, Inc., was organized in 1984, as a Coalition of independent Vietnam Veterans oriented organizations, to address issues affecting Vietnam Veterans and their families both in the State of Florida, and nationally.
Women's Army Corps Veterans Association
Address Information Only, No Current Web Site Found.

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STATE OF FLORIDA PHONE DIRECTORY 

State of Florida Phone Directory
Search for employees of the State of Florida by name or subject.

Veterans Data & Information 

U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs Data & Information
The official Web information services for Veterans' statistical data and information broken down by the U.S. Census, by state and by county. The site includes mortality assumptions, periods of service, branch of service, VA disability status and a breakdown by officer/enlisted. Click on Demographics and then Vet Pop 2001 Adj, Counties.

OTHER FLORIDA RESOURCES 

Department of Elder Affairs
The mission of the Department of Elder Affairs is to maximize opportunities for self-sufficiency and personal independence of Florida's elders and to plan, advocate and administer programs and policies that assure accessible, responsive and comprehensive services and long-term care.
Department of Community Affairs
The key to the Department of Community Affairs is the word--Community. At DCA, we work hand in hand with our partners in local government, state and federal agencies, businesses and citizen's groups to build strong and healthy communities.
Department of Children and Families
To work in partnership with local communities to help people be self-sufficient and live in stable families and communities.
Department of Health
The mission of the Department of Health is to promote and protect the health and safety of all Floridians.
Florida's POWs and MIAs
This is not a government sponsored page but provides a complete listing of Florida's POWs and MIAs and what is known of their situation.
The Town of Sufside's Veterans Web Site.

 Veterans' Affairs Facilities Locator and Directory
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OTHER STATE'S VETERANS' AFFAIRS LINKS 

West Virginia No Web Site phone number 304-558-3661

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION SOURCES

Federal Benefits Manual
This searchable copy of the Federal Benefits Manual can be an extremely useful tool.
The Thomas Site
In the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, a service of the U.S. Congress through its Library, which provides excellent access to legal documents and Congress.
On-Line Sunshine
On-Line Sunshine provides access to the Florida Legislature and a multitude of Florida Government sites and services.
Fed World's Veterans' Page
Fed World is one of the major information sources on the Web for information about Federal Agencies, this site leads you into their veterans references.
Military City Online
The Military City Online's Web Outpost, allows you to catch up on the latest military news from a subscribable daily Early Bird Brief, search for an old buddy in a database of 4 million military people, get details on military installations, download files, join in bulletin board discussions, or visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial!
The Locator Service
A web site that helps find missing family members or friends, who have a military record.
Veteran and Military Web Sites
An extensive listing of links to veteran and military web sites.
Rongstad's Military Links
There are more than 900 links here..... including 199 new links! MORE HINTS: Headings are alphabetical and contents under each heading tend to be alphanumeric.
Army Alumni Associations
Finding an old friend may be as easy as contacting your unit's alumni organization. However, this site helps locate missing friends.
Title 38 Search Engine
This is a searchable index for all Titles to include Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that deals with Veterans' issues.
Armed Forces of the World
This site displays a map letting you investigate the current status of armed forces around the world and conflicts that may be ensuing.
VA Seniors Page
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs page with information specifically for seniors.
Social Security Seniors Page
A web site for senior citizens sponsored by Social Security Administration
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation Web Site
New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation Web Site.
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NON-GOVERNMENT VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS 

National Alliance for POWs/MIAs
An alliance of veterans from all wars concerned with POW and MIA issues.
Captain Critical
Amazing women, do amazing things. More about women in war.
Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA)
AUSA is a private, nonprofit, professional, educational Association of over 100,000 individual, business and organization members dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense with special emphasis on land power and the essential role of the United States Army.

MEDICAL LINKS 

Persian Gulf Syndrome
Persian Gulf veterans who need assistance may want to check this site reporting on the Presidential Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses.
Agent Orange
Vietnam Era veterans who were exposed to agent orange and their families may find this a useful and informative site.
PTSD
The National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder provides important information about dealing with this potentially disabling problem among veterans and others.
VA Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program
This clinic, located in the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa FL is the only CARF accredited multidisciplinary pain treatment, inpatient program in the VA. They accept referrals nationwide.
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MILITARY SERVICES LINKS

 
  
U.S. Air Force
 
U.S. Army Homepage
 
U.S. Coast Guard
 
U.S. Marine Corps
 
U.S. Navy
 
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MILITARY HISTORY LINKS 

Center of Military History
The CMH web site is rapidly emerging as one of the largest libraries of military history information on the World Wide Web. With many full-text books and documents, and a museum display of Army art, the CMH website is Delivering a good chunk of the institutional memory of the U.S. Army in real-time.
U.S. Army Military History Institute (MHI)
The United States Army Military History Institute, a department of the U.S. Army War College, is the U.S. Army's central repository for historical materials. It has a mission to collect, preserve, and make available to researchers source materials on Military History, especially American military history.
Naval Historical Center
The Naval Historical Center's mission is to enhance the Navy's effectiveness by preserving, analyzing and interpreting its hard-earned experience and history for the Navy and the American people.
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress' mission is to make its resources available and useful to the Congress and the American people and to sustain and preserve a universal collection of knowledge and creativity for future generations.
National Archives and Records Administration
NARA is the government agency responsible for overseeing the management of the records of the federal government. NARA ensures, for the Citizen and the Public Servant, for the President and the Congress and the Courts, ready access to essential evidence that documents the rights of American citizens, the actions of federal officials, and the national experience.
A&E Cable Networks Veterans.com
The A&E Cable network's Home Page for Veterans, Connecting the Generations. This site has a schedule of programs about Veterans, and a place where Veterans can share their stories with others. 
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SPECIFIC CAMPAIGN--VETERANS' GROUPS

World War I Veterans Page
These pages contain information on the people, places, and events that comprised one of the worst calamities of modern history.
World War II Veterans Page
This Internet Website is dedicated to the millions of men and women from the United States who made the ultimate sacrifice for the good of free people everywhere.
Submarine Veterans of World War II
This organization and site strives "To perpetuate the memory of those shipmates who gave their lives in submarine warfare; to further promote and keep alive the spirit and unity that existed among submarine crewmen during World War II; to promote sociability, general welfare and good fellowship among it's members; and pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States government."
Korean War Journal
A link between Veterans of the Korean War and the various activities in their area by Korean War Veterans Organizations.
Vietnam Veterans Organizations and Support Groups
This is a link site to numerous groups for Vietnam Vets.
The Wall
A beautiful site dedicated to the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial.
Gulf War Veterans Page
This service is brought to you by the Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses in cooperation with the Defense Technical Information Center.
Bosnia Link
The official Department of Defense information system about U.S. military activities in Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR, the NATO peacekeeping mission in Bosnia.
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