List of Helpful Websites

The following is a complete list of the websites that can be found throughout this guide. The websites are divided according to the nine major topics: General Transition, Employment Assistance, Entrepreneurship, Relocation, Education, Health Care, Life Insurance, Finance, and Veteran Benefits.

NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE RESOURCE WEBSITES

National Guard Family Resource Finder: http://www.jointservicessupport.org/ResourceFinderSearchFilter.aspx

My State – Directory of National Guard Resources: http://www.mystate.mhf.dod.mil/ismart/MHF-MI/mystate/

National Guard Bureau Family Program Online Community: http://www.jointservicessupport.org/FP/Default.aspx

Army National Guard: http://www.arng.army.mil/

Army Reserve Family Programs: www.arfp.org

Marine Forces Reserve MCCS: www.mfr.usmc.mil/hq/mccs

Navy Reserve Family Readiness: http://navyreserve.navy.mil/Public/HQ/WelcomeAboard/CNRFC+Families

Air Force Reserve Command: http://www.afrc.af.mil/

Air National Guard: http://www.ang.af.mil/

GENERAL TRANSITION RELATED WEBSITES

A Summary of Veteran's Benefits: http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/index.htm

Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP): http://www.acap.army.mil

Civilian Assistance and Re-Employment (CARE): http://www.cpms.osd.mil/care/

Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA): http://www.va.gov

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Locations: http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1)

Department of Labor: http://www.dol.gov

Military Home Front: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil

Military Installation Locator: http://www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil/ismart/MHF-MI/

Military OneSource: http://www.militaryonesource.com/skins/MOS/home.aspx

Operation Transition website: http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/ot

TurboTAP: http://www.turbotap.org

Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) Program: http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tera

National Guard Transitional Assistance Advisors: http://www.jointservicessupport.org/ResourceFinderSearchFilter.aspx

Air Force Airman and Family Readiness Center: www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil

Navy Fleet and Family Support Center: https://www.nffsp.org/

Marines Career Resource Management Center (CRMC)/Transition & Employment Assistance Program Center: http://www.usmc-mccs.org/tamp/index.cfm

Coast Guard Worklife Division – Transition Assistance: http://www.uscg.mil/worklife/

Family Center , Chaplain’s Office, and Related Resources Finder: http://www.nvti.cudenver.edu/resources/militarybasestap.htm

Marine for Life: https://www.m4l.usmc.mil/Public/m4lx/start.aspx

Military Family Network: http://www.emilitary.org/

EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE WEBSITES

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR): http://www.esgr.org/

21 ^st Century Workforce Initiative: http://www.dol.gov/21cw/

Department of Labor Resources:

One-Stop Career Center : www.ServiceLocator.org.

Transition Bulletin Board (TBB): http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/ot.

Federal Job Search: http://www.usajobs.gov

DoD Civilian Careers: http://www.go-defense.com/

DoD Job Search: http://www.dod.jobsearch.org

Fed World Job Resource: http://www.fedworld.gov

Federal Employment Portal: http://www.opm.gov

DoD Civilian Employment: http://www.go-defense.com

Army Civilian Personnel Online: http://www.cpol.army.mil/

US Job Bank: http://www.ajb.dni.us

Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org/acinet

Vocational Information Center: http://www.khake.com

The Riley Guide: http://www.rileyguide.com

Veterans Employment and Training Service VETS: http://www.dol.gov/vets/aboutvets/contacts/main.htm

DoD Spouse Career Center : http://www.military.com/spouse

Helpful Career Related Resources: http://www.military.com/careers

Army Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL): https://www.cool.army.mil/

Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL): https://www.cool.navy.mil/

Helmets to Hardhats (H2H): http://helmetstohardhats.org/

Occupational Information Network (O*NET): http://online.onetcenter.org/

The Encyclopedia of Associations: http://library.dialog.com/bluesheets/html/bl0114.html

The Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm.

Military and Veteran Service Organizations: http://www.military.com/benefits/resources/military-and-veteran-associations

Skills Assessment Resources: http://www.hirevetsfirst.gov and http://www.Military.com/careers.

DD Form 2586, “Verification of Military Experience and Training” (VMET): http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/vmet

Troops to Teachers (TTT) Related Links:

TTT Home page: http://www.proudtoserveagain.com/
TTT Self-Determination Eligibility Guide: http://www.proudtoserveagain.com

State Employment Office Locator: http://www.naswa.org/links.cfm

ENTREPRENEURSHIP/BUSINESS WEBSITES

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): http://www.sba.gov/

SBA Programs, Contacts, and Representatives:

Local SBA district office Locator: http://www.sba.gov/GC/pcr.html
SBA Government Contract (GC) Office: http://www.sba.gov/GC/indexwhatwedo.html
Subcontracting Opportunities Directory : http://www.sba.gov/GC/indexcontacts-sbsd.html
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACS): http://www.dla.mil/db/procurem.html
Simplified Acquisition Contracts : http://www.sba.gov/gc/indexprograms-vets.html
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC): http://www.sba.gov/sbdc/sbdcnear.html
Local Women’s Business Center (WBC) Locator : http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/onlinewbc/index.html
Basic 7(a) Loan Guaranty: http://www.sba.gov/financing/sbaloan/7a.html
Section 8(a) Program: http://www.sba.gov/8abd/
Surety Bond Guarantee Program: http://www.sba.gov/osg/
Federal Agency Procurement Forecast: http://www.sba.gov/GC/forecast.html
Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) program: http://www.sba.gov/disaster_recov/loaninfo/militaryreservist.html
HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program: https://eweb1.sba.gov/hubzone/internet/
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern Program: http://www.sba.gov/gc/indexprograms-vets.html

Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC):

New York State SBDC: http://www.nyssbdc.org/services/veterans/veterans.html
The University of Texas - Pan American : http://www.coserve.org/vboc
Robert Morris University : www.rmu.edu/vboc

SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business:” http://www.score.org/

Local SCORE Chapter Locator: http://www.score.org/findscore/index.html

Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE): http://www.vetbiz.gov/.

Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC): www.asbdc-us.org.

International Franchise Association (IFA): www.franchise.org.

RELOCATION WEBSITES

Relocation Assistance Office Locator: http://www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil/ismart/MHF-MI/.

“Plan My Move:” http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/MHF/MHF_HOME_1?section_id=20.40.500.398.0.0.0.0.0

USA Travel Source: http://www.relo.usa.com

Travel and Per Diem Information: http://perdiem.hqda.pentagon.mil/perdiem/

The “It’s Your Move” Pamphlet: http://www.usapa.army.mil/pdffiles/p55_2.pdf

“Special Needs” Resources: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/.

MILITARY PERSONNEL PORTALS

Army Knowledge Online (AKO): http://www.army.mil/ako

Navy Knowledge Online (NKO): https://www.nko.navy.mil/

Air Force Portal: http://www.my.af.mil

EDUCATION/TRAINING WEBSITES

VA Education Services (GI Bill): http://www.gibill.va.gov/

VA 22-1990 Application for Education Benefits: http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/22-1990.pdf

VA Regional Office Finder: http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp

The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES): http://www.dantes.doded.mil/dantes_web/danteshome.asp

Department of Defense Voluntary Education Program: http://www.voled.doded.mil

Army (AARTS) Transcript: http://aarts.army.mil

Navy and Marine Corps (SMART) Transcript: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/transcript.html

Air Force (CCAF) Transcript: http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/

Coast Guard Institute Transcript: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/ve/official_transcript.asp

Federal Financial Student Aid: http://www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov/

Application Pell Grants or Federal Stafford Loans (FAFSA): http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Veterans’ Upward Bound: http://navub.org/

HEALTH CARE WEBSITES

TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) on the Guard/Reserve portal: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/esgr/privacyAction.do.

TRS Point of Contact Information: http://www.tricare.mil/reserve/reserveselect/index.cfm.

TRICARE: http://www.tricare.osd.mil.

TRICARE Health Benefits Advisors/Beneficiary Counselor and Assistance Coordinators (BCAC) Locator: http://www.tricare.mil/bcacdcao/.

Returning Reservists Resources: http://www.usuhs.mil/psy/GuardReserveReentryWorkplace.pdf

Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP): http://www.humana-military.com/chcbp/main.htm

VA Home Page: http://www.va.gov/ .

VA Health Care Enrollment Resources: https://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/.

VA Eligibility: http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/

TRICARE Dental Program: http://www.tricaredentalprogram.com/

TRICARE Retiree Dental Program: http://www.trdp.org/

POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) RESOURCES

DoD Mental Health Self-Assessment Program : http://www.pdhealth.mil/mhsa.asp

National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/index.html

Ameriforce Deployment Guide: http://www.ameriforce.net/deployment/

Courage to Care: http://www.usuhs.mil/psy/courage.html

LIFE INSURANCE WEBSITES

VA Office of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (OSGLI): http://www.insurance.va.gov

OSGLI Contact Information: http://www.insurance.va.gov/sgliSite/miscellaneous/contact.htm

Form SGLV 8286, “Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Election & Certificate” http://www.insurance.va.gov/sgliSite/forms/8286.htm

Form SGLV 8286A “Family Coverage Election (FSGLI)”: http://insurance.va.gov/sgliSite/forms/8286a(07-06).pdf

Form SGLV 8714 “ Application for Veterans' Group Life Insurance” http://www.insurance.va.gov/sgliSite/forms/8714.htm

SGLI c onversion policy : http://www.insurance.va.gov/sgliSite/conversion/convertingSGLI.htm

VA OSGLI Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.insurance.va.gov/sgliSite/SGLI/deployFAQ.htm.

FINANCE RELATED WEBSITES

Military Installation Finder: http://www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil/ismart/MHF-MI/

Military One Source: http://militaryonesource.com/

AnnualCreditReport.Com: http://www.annualcreditreport.com

Experian National Consumer Assistance: http://www.experian.com

EQUIFAX Credit Information Service: http://www.equifax.com

TRANSUNION: http://www.transunion.com

VA Home Loan Resources http://www.homeloans.va.gov/veteran.htm

VA Form 26-1880, Request for Certificate of Eligibility: http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/vba-26-1880-ARE.pdf

Get your W-2 from myPay: https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx

VETERANS BENEFIT RELATED WEBSITES

Department of Veteran Affairs: http://www.va.gov.

Vet Center Directory: http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/vetcenter.asp

State Veterans Benefits Directory: http://www1.va.gov/vso/index.cfm?template=view&SortCategory=3

Health Care Benefits: http://www1.va.gov/health/

Health Care Enrollment -Priority Groups: http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/

Education Benefits: http://www.gibill.va.gov/

Compensation and Pension: http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/index.htm

Home Loan Guaranty: http://www.homeloans.va.gov/

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E): http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/index.htm

DVA Life Insurance Programs: http://www.insurance.va.gov/

Date Last Reviewed: May 4, 2010

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