Seabee Journal: Veteran's Links

MORE ABOUT THE SEABEES AND THEIR ROLE IN HISTORY

Navy Seabee Veterans of America
http://nsva.org/
Seabee History
http://www.seabeecook.com/history/
Seebea Museum and Memorial Park (Rhode Island)
http://www.seabeesmuseum.com/seabee-history
History of the Seabees (.pdf)
http://www.gulflink.osd.mil/seabee/seabee_history.pdf
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion THREE History
http://www.public.navy.mil/seabee/nmcb3/Pages/history.aspx
US Navy Seabee Museum (facebook)
https://www.facebook.com/seabeemuseum

VETERANS HEALTH RELATED INFORMATION

Veterans and Addiction
Addiction Center is a free online toolkit that provides helpful information on substances and their potential danger when misused. Veterans are at higher risk for suffering substance misuse because of traumatic experiences they have encountered.
https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/veterans/
SUPE: Substance Use Prevention and Education: Preventing Substance Use Among Veterans
Learn the warning signs of Veteran substance use and how families can speak to their loved ones in regards to this subject.
https://www.addicted.org/supe/preventing-substance-use-among-veterans/
Tricare Insurance Coverage for Rehab
Tricare provides comprehensive addiction treatment coverage for veterans, offering access to evidence-based therapies, medication-assisted treatment, and counseling services. Receive specialized care for substance use disorders, inpatient and outpatient treatment, and support needed to achieve lasting recovery.
https://rehabnet.com/insurance/tricare/
Memory Care Resources for Veterans
Access resources on available programs, eligibility criteria, and support services, ensuring veterans with memory-related issues receive comprehensive care and assistance. Click the link to learn more:
https://www.memorycare.com/veterans/
PTSD Assistive Technology Toolkit
Verizon's assistive technology toolkit for Veterans with PTSD examines different digital therapy tools and provides resources that can be used by veterans alongside PTSD treatment.
https://www.verizon.com/about/blog/assistive-technology-for-ptsd
Veterans and Addiction
A comprehensive resource for veterans, offering insights into addiction and mental health challenges, with details on treatment options, support systems, and practical advice for recovery and family involvement.
https://www.addictiongroup.org/addiction/veterans/
Epithelioid Mesothelioma
Approximately 30% of yearly mesothelioma cases stem from veterans, particularly those who served between 1930 and 1980 when asbestos exposure was prevalent in various military roles. VA benefits support veterans facing mesothelioma, including the common epithelioid type with a 5-year survival rate of 12%.
https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/malignant/epithelial/
Assisted Living Benefits for Veterans
There are several different ways to finance long-term care for your veteran. PayingForSeniorCare.com's guide contains information to help you navigate the benefit programs that can help you and your veteran loved ones make informed decisions.
https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/best-reverse-mortgage-companies/assisted-living-benefits-for-veterans
Guide to Sleep and PTSD
Restful sleep is crucial for individuals with PTSD. Purple.com's guide, "PTSD and Sleep" covers understanding PTSD's impact on sleep, common sleep disturbances, strategies for addressing sleep issues, improving sleep hygiene, and supporting partners of those with PTSD.
https://purple.com/blog/ptsd-and-sleep
Veterans Guide: PTSD
Veterans Guide is a free resource that assists with the many issues that veterans face after their service, including PTSD. Veterans Guide can give information on how to receive benefits and get care for their disabilities.
https://veteransguide.org/
Lung Cancer Group
Lung Cancer Group fights for justice on behalf of veterans with lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure during their service. https://www.lungcancergroup.com/occupations/veterans/
Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Benefits for Veterans
Overview of benefits available to veterans and surviving spouses related to long-term care and assisted living. This includes aid and attendance, housebound, GeriPACT, custodial care, home modification, as well as other benefits. https://www.seniorcareadvisor.org/veterans-benefits-for-assisted-living-long-term-care/
Veterans' Benefits Guides from Caring.com
In the United States, veterans' benefits honor those brave men and women who served our country by providing them with health care, housing, and even long-term care options. This guide will explain several VA benefits, especially those that apply to seniors. It includes how to use VA benefits to pay for long-term care needs, the eligibility requirements, and the application process for benefits, so you can determine your options for using those benefits to pay for your health needs:
- A Guide to Veterans' Benefits
- Veterans Assisted Living Assessment and Benefits
Addiction Guide
Addiction Guide provides reliable information about addiction and recovery to guide veterans and their loved ones to a happier, healthier life.
https://www.addictionguide.com/addiction/veterans/
Resources for Student Veterans During COVID-19
https://studentveterans.org/news/covid-19-resources-for-student-veterans/
Five Ways to Cope with PTSD
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319824
Mesothelioma Lawyers
The Lanier Law Firm is a one of the most experienced mesothelioma law firms in the country. Their mission is to spread awareness on mesothelioma cancer, and let veterans know that they are available to help them.
https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/mesothelioma/
Medicare Plans Resource for Veterans
How Medicare works in conjunction with the VA military healthcare benefits can be extremely confusing. MedicarePlans.com provides a comprehensive resource to help veterans understand how Medicare works with VA and TRICARE, should a veteran enroll, how to enroll, and most importantly strategies on how to maximize benefits.
https://www.medicareplans.com/va-military-and-medicare-benefits-resource/
Mesothelioma Guide
The Veterans page of the Mesothelioma Guide offers free, veteran-specific resources and support for patients and families nationwide. Carl Jewett, a Retired Naval LCDR with just under 24 years on active duty in the submarine force, is on staff as a VA Accredited Claims Agent specializing in asbestos-related VA claims. He has helped hundreds of veterans throughout his career and is always happy to speak with Veterans and their families about Mesothelioma and VA Claims. Feel free to reach out to Carl Jewett toll-free (1-888-600-7642) with any questions.
https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/
Addiction Resources for Veterans
The Coalition is among the nation's leading charities providing aid and support to our wounded veterans and their families.
https://www.alternativetomeds.com/blog/veterans-and-substance-abuse/
Resources for Veterans and Families
Alternative to Meds Center uses the best of the medical, psychotherapeutic and holistic worlds to provide you with the most complete integrative and transformative program.
https://saluteheroes.org/get-help/resources/
Mesothelioma Veterans
Mesothelioma Treatment Community
Mesothelioma Treatment Community is dedicated to the assistance and guidance of asbestos and mesothelioma victims around the world. They inspire hope during unbearable times and also provide palliative care and comprehensive information to help guide patients and their loved ones toward the answers and support they need to improve their quality of life, prognosis, and life expectancy. Information available on their website includes asbestos exposure by Military Branch, Mesothelioma compensation, and Healthcare options.
https://www.treatmesothelioma.org/veterans/
Mesothelioma.net
Approximately thirty percent of patients diagnosed with mesothelioma are veterans who have served in the U.S. military. The high rate of veteran victims is due to the reliance of the military on asbestos for numerous applications. In previous years, the military used asbestos for its heat-resistant and fireproof characteristics. The Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard all utilized asbestos in nearly every form of transportation, electrical wiring, housing and insulation, just to name a few. Mesothelioma.net is here to help any veteran who has been diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer. Contact them at 1-800-692-8608 to find out if you are eligible to receive compensation.
https://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma-and-veterans/
Mesothelioma Lawyer Center
For over 20 years the Mesothelioma Lawyer Center has been helping Veterans connect with leading mesothelioma lawyers in their area. There are many law firms that handle mesothelioma cases, and the choices available to affected Veterans and their families may seem overwhelming. We eleviate the confusion and help you locate only the top lawyers. Our Patient Advocates will help you obtain the financial compensation you need to help with treatments and provide a better quality of life.
https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org
Mesothelioma Veterans Center
The goal of the Mesothelioma Veterans Outreach is to reach veterans and their families who have been affected by mesothelioma and connect them to free veteran specific resources and support. 1/3 of all mesothelioma patients are veterans, since 2004 over 5,000 veterans have died from mesothelioma. The reason this cancer targets so many veterans is because of the prevalence of asbestos use in the military in the past. A large part of our mission is to help spread awareness to veterans and their families.
https://www.mesotheliomaveterans.org
Mesothelioma Fund
Veterans make up the largest group of mesothelioma victims, but many veterans avoid making VA and asbestos trust claims because they are complex and time-consuming. Our VA-accredited claims and evidence specialists have streamlined the process for all types of claims and will help veterans better understand the necessary paperwork, and will provide assistance for writing an exposure fact report. Our Patient Advocates also assist in gathering all the necessary documentation for trust fund applications.
https://www.mesotheliomafund.com/veterans/benefits-and-claims/
Mesothelioma Resource Online
If you are a veteran recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, or are a loved one of someone that has been diagnosed, the Mesothelioma Resource Online website can provide you with all the latest information regarding this disease including new treatments, clinical trials, and diagnostic essentials. Includes a form to request an information packet.
http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/veterans-mesothelioma/
Find out what the Affordable Care Act Means for Vets
The Affordable Care Act is designed to provide health insurance at reasonable rates, lower costs, and improve the quality and coordination of health care. The TurboTax website explains clearly the options available to Vets including ACA requirements, qualifying VA coverage, how that coverage affects other plans, coverage of family members, and the impact on Vets' tax returns. Check out the TurboTax Exemption Check online tool to help determine tax penalty exemption status.
https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Health-Care/What-the-Affordable-Care-Act-Means-for-Vets/INF26073.html

VETERANS MORTGAGE INFORMATION, GRANTS & FINANCIAL PLANNING

Find Free Grants for Veterans Nationwide
VeteransAidGrants.org provides financial assistance to veterans, helping cover essential expenses such as healthcare, housing, and education, ensuring they receive the support needed for a better quality of life and financial stability.
https://veteransaidgrants.org/
Free Grants for Veterans
Our website provides comprehensive details on grants for veterans. We have been featured on va.gov, hunker magazine, idaho.gov, wi.gov, NationalDebtRelief, several educational institutions, and government websites.
https://freegrantsforveterans.org/
Credit Critics: Mortgage & Refinance Guide for People with Disabilities
The Credit Critics have assembled a comprehensive guide to mortgage and housing resources for people with disabilities. Links to the Housing Authority for each state as well as mortgage calculators, payment options and programs for Disabled Individuals are included on their site.
http://creditcritics.com/home-loans-disabled/
Retirement Planning and Pensions for Veterans
According to the US department of Veterans Affairs, there are nearly 22 million military veterans living in the United States today. When it comes to preparing for the golden years, veterans and their families have many resources at their fingertips. By combining military offerings with Social Security income, savings plans and annuities our veterans can come one step closer to handling future expenses. Check out your options on the Annuity.org website.
http://www.annuity.org/veterans/
VA Home Loan Centers: Help with VA Home Loans
The Veteran's home loan program began in 1944. Since then, the VA loan has helped over 20 million Veterans, Active Duty Military Personnel and their families purchase homes. VA Home Loan Centers help eligible individuals receive a VA home loan and short sales all over the country; those people eligible include veterans, active-duty military members, a surviving spouse and in some cases even a civilian. To apply for a VA loan click here.
http://www.vahomeloancenters.org/
Housing and Mortgages for Veterans
http://www.mortgageloan.com/veterans/
Refinance & Mortgage Guide for People with Disabilities
http://www.refinancemortgagerates.org/mortgage-guide-for-people-with-disabilities/
The Ultimate Guide to Hearing Health for Veterans
Hearing problems are two of the biggest health issues the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) helps veterans with. Here are some of the other general things to know about veterans and hearing loss.
https://besthearinghealth.com/veterans/
VA Housing Grants for Disabled Veterans
https://www.benefits.com/veterans-disability/housing-for-disabled-veterans
Current VA Loan Rates Available Locally
https://www.mortgagecalculator.org/mortgage-rates/va.php

DISCOUNTS FOR ACTIVE MILITARY AND VETERANS

Military Discount Guide: Shopping Perks for Those Who Served
Many companies and organizations offer special discounts to active-duty personnel and veterans. This comprehensive guide highlights a wide range of military discounts including retail, travel, technology, health and fitness, pet care, dining, shipping/storage, and more. Check it out!
https://couponfollow.com/research/use-coupons-to-support-military-families
**Special thanks to the Junior Scouts from the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast for suggesting this excellent Veterans' Resource. - Webmaster
Verizon Wireless Military and Veteran's Discount Program
As part of their commitment to support all who have served our country, this program offers discounted wireless service to all active military personnel as well as veterans.
http://devices.verizonwireless.com/content/vzw-eStore/military-veterans.html
Military Discount Guide - An interactive guide to 310+ Military Discounts
This Guide helps US military and veterans find available savings and rewards programs for over 316 online websites and retail stores, with discounts ranging from 10% to 50% off for online and in-store purchases, as well as freebies and upgrades.
https://couponfollow.com/military
SaveMyPenney.com Best Military Discounts From Top Stores
This Guide lists military discounts from hundreds of companies—from coffee to home services to automobiles and restaurants.
https://savemypenny.com/blog/best-military-discounts-from-top-stores/

MILITARY TO CIVILIAN TRANSITION SUPPORT

Step-by-Step Guidance with Examples from ResumeBuilder.com
At ResumeBuilder.com, we believe landing a job and building the perfect resume should be simple. We help active duty military and veterans craft the perfect cover letter and resume to help them successfully transition back into civilian careers. Our detailed guide walks veterans through every step of creating an effective military to civilian cover letter and resume, from choosing the correct format to avoiding red flags that may cost getting that dream job. Check our detailed guide and downloadable examples for Veterans below:

BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR VETERANS

The Complete Guide to Scholarships, Grants, and Aid for Military Members, Veterans, and Families
For our veterans and their dependents, the transition to civilian life can present significant financial obstacles. This guide provides comprehensive information about scholarships, grants and other financial aid available specifically to help military members, veterans, and their families pay for their education.
https://myliaison.com/the-complete-guide-to-scholarships-grants-and-aid-for-military-members-veterans-and-their-families
Guide to Choosing a Trade Career for Returning Service Members
When navigating civilian careers, returning service members often stress about finding a fitting path for the quality of life they deserve. This guide highlights the appeal of skilled trades: a veteran-friendly work environment and dependable pay.
https://primeweld.com/blogs/news/trade-careers-for-veterans
Veterans Guide to Vocational and Apprenticeship Programs
Our Education and Career Resources for Veterans helps veterans learn about the benefits of non-traditional postsecondary education and other important details about vocational and apprenticeship programs, such as eligibility, costs, and transitioning to working civilian.
https://www.intelligent.com/veterans-guide-to-vocational-and-apprenticeship-programs/
Education Support Resources For Disabled Veteran Students
Disabled veterans are eligible for the same support services as active-duty military, including education benefits. Here, you will find a list of support resources for disabled students who are also veterans.
https://www.collegeconsensus.com/resources/college-life/support-for-disabled-veteran-students/
Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Certification
Here you will learn the types of Veteran-Owned Small Business Certifications, where to get them, how long the validation period of the certificate, VOSB or SDVOSB Benefits for Contractors, and how to advertise your business.
https://www.bigrentz.com/blog/vosb-for-contractors
Resources for Veteran Owned Businesses
Running your own business can be challenging, but as a veteran entrepreneur, you have advantages that can help you kick off the next phase of your professional life and stay on the path to success.
https://www.usaa.com/inet/wc/advice-military-resources-for-veteran-owned-businesses
College Resources for Veterans and Their Families
https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/higher-education-for-military-veterans/
Top 10 Work from Home Jobs for Military Spouses & Veterans with Disability
https://www.transcriptioncertificationinstitute.org/blog/work-from-home-jobs-for-disabled-veterans
Top 60 Veteran & Military-Friendly Employers
https://info.recruitics.com/blog/top-veteran-military-friendly-employers-for-2020

SUPPORT RESOURCES, NEWS AND INFORMATION CONCERNING VETERANS

All About Military Wreaths and Veteran Support
In addition to information about Military Wreaths (Wreaths Across America), this wide-ranging list of resources includes such diverse topics as the DOD SkillBridge Program (retraining), Wounded Warrior Network's Project Odyssey, NEADS Service Dogs for Vets, Adaptive Sports, The Catalyst (Pink Berets, focusing on Military Women), Operation Purple® Programs, Patriot Project Chiropractic Care, Building Homes for Heroes, Guitars for Veterans, and much more!
http://avasflowers.net/all-about-military-wreaths-and-veteran-support

**Special thanks to Marissa and Mr. Faulk for suggesting this extensive Veterans' Resource. - Webmaster
Resources for Military Families Raising Children With Disabilities
Military families are raising children with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities. The Birth Injury Justice Center has many resources which are available to help along the way.
https://www.childbirthinjuries.com/resources/veterans/
Disabled Veterans: A Guide To Discrimination, Other Barriers, and Resources presented by LegalFinders.com
Veterans who are facing debilitating illness or injury post-combat may face great challenges when they return home — challenges beyond the scope of their injuries. LegalFinders is a trusted law firm offering specialized legal assistance to Veterans. With a focus on Veterans' rights and benefits, they provide dedicated representation to help Veterans navigate complex legal issues and secure the compensation they deserve.
https://www.legalfinders.com/disabled-veterans-guide/
SNAP Benefits for Veterans
https://militarybenefits.info/snap-benefits/
Trusted Military and Veteran Service Organizations
https://www.veteransadvantage.com/giving-back/trusted-military-organizations-and-nonprofits
Highly-Rated Nonprofits Dedicated to Veterans and Military Service Members
https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=531
The Army Times Online
http://www.armytimes.com/
Make the Connection: Shared experiences and support for Veterans
Make the Connection provides personal video testimonials and resources to help Veterans discover ways to improve their lives. The site also provides informational resources on mental health conditions such as PTSD and traumatic brain injury, symptoms of problems such as drug and alcohol abuse, and life experiences such as transitioning from service and dealing with family and relationship challenges.
http://maketheconnection.net

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