American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org
Emergency Assistance 1-877-272-7337
When calling the Red Cross to send an emergency message to a family member, please have the following information ready:
- Service Member's Full Name
- Rank/Rating
- Branch of Service
- Social Security Number
- Military Address Where Deployed
- Home Base Unit
District of Columbia 202-726-6460
Maryland 301-559-8500
Virginia 703-549-8300
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Armed Forces Vacation Club
http://www.afvclub.com
Family vacation discounts, one of the best vacation club programs for families we have seen.
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DefenseLINK
http://www.defenselink.mil
All kinds of DoD information, benefits and entitlements fully explained. The keys to benefits and entitlements are:
- Uniformed Services ID Card
- Members orders to active duty
- Commissary Privilege Card
COMMISSARY, EXCHANGE, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AIR FORCE AID, EDUCATION BENEFITS, CHILDCARE.
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Department of Veteran Affairs
http://www.va.gov
Home Loans 1-800-827-1000
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Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
http://www.esgr.net
1-800-336-4590
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Joint Services Support Network
http://www.jointservicessupport.org/fp/
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Military One Source
http://www.militaryonesource.com/MOS/AirForce.aspx?MRole=Member&Branch=AirForce&Component=NationalGuard
Call and Talk Anytime 1.800.342.9647
Education, relocation, parenting, stress - you name it - Military OneSource is here to help you with just about any need. Available by phone or online, our free service is provided by the Department of Defense for active-duty, Guard, and Reserve service members and their families. The service is completely private and confidential, with few exceptions.
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National Military Family Association
http://www.militaryfamily.org/
The National Military Family Association is an organization with strong grassroots support balanced with professionalism that makes us a leader in the field. We speak up on behalf of military families and empower husbands, wives, and children to understand and access their benefits. Each year, hundreds of military spouses receive our scholarship to help them on the path to a successful career. What started as traditional summer camps now includes teen leadership programs, family retreats, overseas day clinics, and camps for families of the wounded. The Operation Purple® Program has grown exponentially in its 6 years of existence.
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Recreational Activities
http://www.armymwr.com
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TRICARE, Military Health System
http://www.tricare.osd.mil
All you need to know and more about medical and dental program benefits.
Northeast 1-888-999-5195
Tricare Medical Appointments 1-888-999-1212