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"Army OneSource" is a single web portal providing important, credible and up-to-date information in one location for Army Soldiers and Family Members to access at any time of day, regardless of component or geographical location.

"Branches of Valor" Recognizes the unique and profound challenges facing military personnel, veterans, emergency responders and their families, Branches of Valor seeks to rekindle their hope by creating an environment of healing, linking them with practical resources, supportive connections and Biblical solutions.

CITY OF HOUSTON OFFICE OF VETERAN AFFAIRS Director Buddy Grantham
900 Bagby, Public Level
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 832.393.0992

Operation Interdependence is the cornerstone of the OI Civilian-to-Military Delivery System® is the Civilian Ration ® (called C-rat ®). Designed for delivery to the frontlines, C-rats are individual quart-sized baggies that contain a personal note from a caring civilian at home and a few treats such as snacks, games and personal care products. The most important part of the C-rat is the letter from a person who has never met that Soldier, Sailor, Marine or Airman, but takes the time to write his or her expressions of care and concern.

TexVet is dedicated to providing veterans, military members and their families with equal access to information. By collecting federal, state, and local Veteran Service Organization (VSO) information, TexVet has created an online Veterans Services Provider Network (VSPN).

THE U.S. SERVICEMEMBER’S GUIDE TO ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND AID
Military branches and non-profits provide active duty service members, veterans, and their family member with ample funding opportunities for college. Funding and training for current personnel are usually designed to help you complete a certificate or degree program around your military schedule. Veterans have access to monthly school funding of up to $1,500 per month and career development training. Spouses and children of service members and veterans are often eligible for tuition, educational supply assistance, and child-care aid.

"VetJobs" is the leading Internet niche job board for reaching the 10.5 million military veterans currently in the work force, the 200 thousand active duty military personnel who transition each year, the over 400,000 members of the National Guard and Reserve who return to the United States each year from extended deployments, and their family members.

VetJobs was established in 1999 following extensive research on job and resume sites catering to the military market. The research indicated there was a gap in sites which assisted employers in identifying the transitioning military and veteran candidate. VetJobs is operated by a seasoned management team of professionals to assist companies, recruiting firms and hiring authorities to successfully reach the military market.

VetJobs is owned and operated by veterans for veterans. In January 2000, The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States exclusively sponsored and purchased ten percent of the company. Since then, VetJobs has garnered more veteran service organization endorsements than any other site. Major endorsements include the Vietnam Veterans of America, the Naval Reserve Association and the Veterans of Modern Warfare. www.vetjobs.com.

The Mesothelioma Center (asbestos.com/veterans/) is an additional resource. According this firm, nearly one-third of annual mesothelioma cases are former service-members due to the use of asbestos in many different military applications and equipment. Their information and services all free to use and they help veterans navigate the complicated VA claims process.
Mesothelioma.net (www.mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma) is a comprehensive resource that can help veterans find information on treatments, doctors, and how to receive financial help.