The Post- 9/11 GI Bill is a new education benefit program for service members and veterans who served on active duty on or after Sept.11, 2001. Benefits are payable for training pursued on or after Aug. 1, 2009. Find out more at: www.gibill.va.gov
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For Veterans and Spouses of deceased Vets, there is a waiver of mandatory system wide tuition and fees at any State of California Community College, California State University or University of California campus. Program information at: www.cacvso.org
Veterans can receive a preference in California Civil Service Examinations (addl. points can be added to the final score for qualifying Vets). Learn more - www.spb.ca.gov or (916) 653-1502
Veterans can now apply for their DD Form 2114 by using the National Personnel Record Service website. It takes about 5 minutes to complete an automated application. It beats waiting in line at the VA (to see if maybe they might have a copy). www.archives.gov/st-louis/
For Veterans looking for education and employment in the Motion Picture Industry, LA Film has assistance for getting training and courses - http://lafilm7.reachlocal.net/reachlocal/military/
The Semper Fi Fund can help Veterans of the Marine Corps and Navy with a variety expenses due to disabilities incurred during active duty service. http://www.semperfifund.org/
Inner City Law Center can provide free legal consultation for recently returning Veterans. http://www.innercitylaw.org/ (213)891-2880
For Veterans in crisis, please call this free confidential hotline: (800)273-8255
Veterans - Check out your local EDD office for employment assistance. http://www.edd.ca.gov/
If you need your VA medical records immediately, the Sepulveda VA hospital records department located on the bottom floor of building 200 hallway on the right of the pharmacy will get your Veteran records to you while you wait. http://www.losangeles.va.gov/visitors/directionssep.asp
Veterans - Replacement DD214s can be requested at 11000 Wilshire Blvd at the Federal Building. http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?id=262
Building 206 at West LA VA can assist Veterans with housing. http://www.losangeles.va.gov/visitors/directionswla.asp
The Soldiers Project is a confidential alternative for Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and their family members seeking psychotherapy and other psychological services.
(877) 576-5343 http://www.thesoldiersproject.org/
From Dr. Oz - The 25 greatest health tips his patients have taught him! http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/essential_health_tips/printer.php
Check Cancer and Careers's website often to participate in free workshops that support those with cancer with their work/employment related issues. AYAs with cancer, please tune in! Next upcoming conference is on June 22, 2012! http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en
Track your annual PSA test value at http://ProstateTracker.org, and make certain your sons and grandsons do the same when they reach 35 years of age. Don't rely on chance to be a prostate cancer survivor. "Stay in the Picture. Get Tested!"
Track your PSA with a free Internet account at http://prostatetracker.org. It will remind you when next test is due and show you a visual picture of your PSA trend line. Pentagon-grade early warning.
The Chicago Tribune has done a great write up on Agent Orange. If you are a veteran who served in Vietnam, this is an article you should definitely read. http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/agentorange/
For veterans seeking legal aid, these Attorneys help you file claims towards receiving your Benefits. http://www.rkmlaw.net/Practice-Areas/Veterans-Administration-Claims.sht…
I created this 17 Minute documentary on mental health stigma in the military and the importance of veterans seeking services. Remember, seeking treatment is a sign of strength not a weakness!!
http://vimeo.com/38608838