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American Legion Related

• American Legion National

  American Legion National Website.

• DD-214 Form

  Information on obtaining a DD-214 form.

• American Legion Auxiliary National

  American Auxiliary National website.

• American Legion Membership Account

  Information on creating an American Legion membership account (myLegion.org).

• American Legion Nassau County

  American Legion Nassau County website.

• Sons of the American Legion National

  Sons of the American Legion National website.

• Find a Nassau County American Legion Post

  Information on other Nassau County American Legion Posts.

• Find a Suffolk County American Legion Post

  Information on other Suffolk County American Legion Posts.

American Legion Services Related

• Nassau County Veterans Service Agency

  To be an advocate for veterans, their spouses and dependents with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, New York State, and Nassau County.

• Military-Friendly Colleges in the U.S.

  This guide lists the best military-friendly colleges in the U.S. to help the veterans find the support needed to pursue higher education.

• Engineering Career Resources for Veterans

  Engineering Career Resources for Veterans.

• United Veterans Beacon House

  To provide temporary and permanent residence for U.S. Military Veterans. To Provide emergency, temporary and permanent residence for men, women and women with children.

• The Soldiers Project

  Free, Confidential Psychological Counseling for Iraq/Afghanistan Military Service Members, Veterans and their Loved Ones.

• Services for the Underserved (S:US)

  Supportive services are now available to low-income veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing in Nassau and Suffolk counties in Long Island.

• Veterans Recognition Program

  The Nassau County “Veterans Recognition Program” is available to veterans free of charge in recognition of their service to our country. This program allows veterans the opportunity to record their Veteran Discharge (DD-214) papers free of charge with the Nassau County Clerk’s Office. Upon recording these documents, the veteran will be eligible to receive a Veterans Discount Photo ID card which provides discounts at participating businesses throughout Nassau County. Check out the full list of discounts for veterans: here.

• Google, but for military discounts

  Dozens of articles that list stores that offer discounts to military personnel & veterans

American Legion Health Related

• Mesothelioma Resource Online

  Information on Mesothelioma as it relates to Veterans.

• Rehab Centers

  PTSD and Addiction Treatment for Veterans

• Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claims

  We exist to help military veterans harmed by the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune to get the financial benefits they deserve. We’re ready to help you — at no out-of-pocket cost to you or your family.

• Assisting senior veterans and their families

  According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there are over 18.2 million veterans aged 65 and above, many of whom require long-term care. To address this issue and assist senior veterans and their families, we have created a comprehensive guide that explains various VA benefits, focusing on those applicable to seniors. This guide offers valuable insights into utilizing VA benefits to meet long-term care needs. It outlines eligibility requirements and provides a step-by-step application process to determine available options for financing their healthcare needs.

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