Veterans Resources

This is the MOST critical document for a Veteran and surviving spouse. He/she receives this when discharged from military active duty. This form must be presented for the Veteran to receive military benefits, e.g., a full honors military funeral.

Long before a Veteran dies, the Veteran should obtain an official copy of the DD-214 and secure it on top of the Veteran's last will and letter of instructions.

How to Request Military Service Records (Including DD-214, Personnel Records, and Medical Records)

Request Your Military Service Records Online, Mail or via Fax: Request Your Military Service Records Online, by Mail, or by Fax (Includes DD 214/Separation Documents, Personnel Records, Replacement Medals, and/or Medical Records)

Starting 11/2017, all honorably discharged Veterans (regardless of time in service) may shop on-line via any of the U.S. Military shopping exchanges. The exchanges offer quality merchandise and favorably compete with Amazon for quality and delivery speed.

This is tax-free shopping! There is free shipping on orders exceeding $49.00.

Veterans must first register at VetVerify.org. In MOST cases you will need to scan and download your DD-214 by following instructions on VetVerify.org.

Army and Air Force Exchange
Coast Guard Exchange,
USMC Exchange
Navy Exchange

The shopping privileges will apply only to online shopping, not to brick-and-mortar stores located on post or base.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is a member resource for benefits, including mortgage loans, Health Care to include medical and dental benefits, and education. Also, Memorial Affairs will include burial benefits and internment in National Cemeteries.

With posts located throughout the U.S., the American Legion actively lobbies Congress on behalf of Veterans. They conduct many worthwhile community programs and scholarship programs for members. They also operate a Crisis Hotline and Crisis Fund for members who are victims of disasters.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) motto "No One Does More for Veterans" provides many programs for members and returning veterans. Their strict eligibility requirements limits membership. You can review eligibility requirements on their website.

The largest exclusively US Air Force Network of its type, Togetherweserved enables Airmen, of all eras, to re-connect with former Wingmen, share in the camaraderie of other Airmen and record their entire military service in the finest presentation available so this may never be forgotten.

The largest exclusively US Army Network of its type, Togetherweserved enables Soldiers, of all eras, to re-connect with former Brothers in Arms, share in the camaraderie of other Soldiers and record their entire military service in the finest presentation available so this may never be forgotten.

The largest exclusively US Navy Network of its type, Togetherweserved enables Sailors of all eras to re-connect with former Shipmates, share in the camaraderie of other Sailors and create a unique Shadow Box of their Navy service so this may never be forgotten.

The largest exclusively US Marine Corps Network of its type, Togetherweserved enables Marines, of all eras, to re-connect with former Brothers in Arms, share in the camaraderie of other Marines and record their entire military service in the finest presentation available so this may never be forgotten.

The largest exclusively US Coast Guard Network of its type, Togetherweserved enables Coast Guardsmen, of all eras, to re-connect with former Shipmates, share in the camaraderie of other Coasties and record their entire military service in the finest presentation available so this may never be forgotten.

For All Military, includes what is happening within DOD and active duty personnel and deployments, as well as many informational resources for the Veteran.