"My nephew, Lance Corporal Zachary D. Smith, was killed in Afghanistan January 24, 2010, by a roadside bomb. I will always love him and long to see him again and feel his wonderful, loving hugs. Zach was a wonderful person, a true son of God and was deeply loved by his community as well as his family. He was so giving, always cheerful, helpful and full of love for all of us .To the families of all the other soldiers killed in action as well as the families of service members currently serving, I pray for God to bring you strength. Your loved one's sacrifice for our freedom is deeply appreciated."
Terry Tuck
HEALING & SUPPORT
Resources for Service Members & Families
Each year Memorial Day reminds us anew to heed Abraham Lincoln’s call “to bind our nation’s wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan.”
Many soldiers and their families need help with relocation, medical care and benefits, education for themselves and their children and staying connected to military families who understand what they are facing. The pages to the left contain resources organized by general assistance, branch of service, era served and scholarships.
As the economy and job market continue to be major issues for many veterans and their families, we have listed a number of employment resources below.
Veterans’ Employment & Training Services
The Department of Labor’s VETS is a comprehensive career website for hiring veterans of America's military, Managers, human resources specialists and veterans can find the resources they need to match employment opportunities with knowledge, skills and abilities.
American Heroes at Work
This Department of Labor program is devoted to educating and training employers to work with veterans and returning service members who may be suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Warriors To Work
Wounded Warrior Project’s Warriors to Work program assists warriors with the transition back into the civilian workforce. This free program offers a complete package of employment services, including help developing resumes and interviewing skills, job training, networking and job placement assistance.
Military.com Jobs Board
This jobs board is part of a website for the military run by Monster®.
Project Return To Work
Return to Work, Inc. provides career counseling services to Americans with disabilities interested in returning to the workforce. R2W clients receive continuous support from employment counselors through a process of evaluation, training, and placement.
Career One Stop-Military
Career One Stop is a website sponsored by the Department of Labor that provides tools for job seekers. A section of the site connects veterans and transitioning service members with high quality career planning, training, and job search resources available at local One-Stop Career Centers.
Recruit Military
Recruit Military is a job board and firm dedicated to helping veterans in their job searches as well as encouraging employers to consider hiring former service members.
Federal Government Jobs for Veterans
This U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s government-wide veterans employment website was established to help the men and women who have served in the military find employment in the Federal Government.
