John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68
Leland, NC
Resource Links
Veteran Assistance Web Sites / Resources
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Our Post has consolidated various links for VA resources and other assistance for our veterans. Post 68 does not endorse or recommend any specific site/service/entity listed below but has provided this information on the best available data from inputs received from Legion members and other organizations.
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If you identify any issues with links that do not work, please notify the Webmaster using the 'Contact Us' page on this site. Your assistance with such issues will help us to help you!​​​​​​
National Resources
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​American Legion Job Fairs: LINK
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Arlington National Cemetery Access Being Limited with New Criteria: LINK
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Blue Water Navy & Agent Orange Claims VA Assistance: LINK
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Community Psychological & Crisis Support Website for Veterans in Immediate Need or Crisis: LINK​
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Military Records Access Via National Archives: LINK
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Non-Service Related VA Benefits: LINK
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Online Instructions to File VA Disability Compensation: LINK
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TriCare Providers & Benefits: LINK
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VA (Veterans Affairs) Homepage: LINK
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VA Weekly Newletter SignUp: LINK​
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Veterans Health Information Exchange (VHIE) to Share Medical Information with Local Providers: LINK​
North Carolina & Brunswick County Resources
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NC Department of the American Legion: LINK
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NC Department of the American Legion - District 9: LINK
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NC Department of State Military & Veterans Affairs: LINK
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NC Military Business Center: LINK​​
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Brunswick County Veterans Announcement Sign-Ups: LINK
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Brunswick County Veteran Services: LINK
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Brunswick County Veterans Services Officer:
Anita L. Hartsell
Phone # (910)253-2233
anita.hartsell@brunswickcountync.gov
Affiliated Web Sites & Resources
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Our Post welcomes your input. Send us your notices of special events, your fundraisers, and other items of interest that enhance the quality of life for the citizens of our community. 'Contact Us' with any questions you may have about submission of your information.
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Our Post, at its sole discretion, will publish your submitted contributions that we feel have merit. The following are examples of worthy affiliated websites.
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American Red Cross Provided Information for Hurricane Preparedness:
Hurricane Preparedness: LINK
Using Red Cross Safety Tips for Hurricane: LINK
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Assistive Tech for Disabled Veterans: LINK
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Boy Scout Troop 747 in Leland: LINK
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Cape Fear Resilience Project LINK
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Disabled Veterans Injury Legal Assistance: LINK​
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Educational Resources:
Eastern Carolina University Military Programs: http://www.ecu.edu/military/
Social Worker Career Resources Programs: https://www.socialworkguide.org/degrees/
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Habitat for Humanity: Assistance for Homeowner Ownership, Home Repair, Volunteerism & Local Habitat Restore Locations
Habitat for Humanity (Brunswick County): LINK
Habitat for Humanity (National): LINK
Habitat Repair Assistance: Coversheet and Application
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Heroes on the Water Alternative Veterans Therapy: LINK​
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Military Residential Leases-Your Rights: LINK
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Military & Veteran Information & Benefits (Miliary.com) Pages: LINK​​
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North Brunswick Services Coordinating Council: LINK​
SCC is a group that helps coordinate the services of the many not-for-profit support groups in the area​ - SCC - Services Coordinating Council: LINK
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Stars and Stripes Website: LINK​​
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Understanding Veterans with PTSD: LINK
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United Way - Tax Assistance - NC211: LINK
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US Government Resources Website (USA.gov): LINK
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Veteran Business Collective (VBC): LINK
Additional Veteran Solutions
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Various Information, Links & Resources For Veterans
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PsychArmor is an essential resource for anyone looking to serve those who have served. They have a comprehensive library of free military culture educational resources, including free courses on suicide prevention. LINK
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S.A.V.E. (Signs, Ask, Validate, Encourage & Expedite) is a course offered on PsychArmor developed in collaboration with VA that will help you understand the general problem of suicide in the United States, how to identify a Veteran who may be at risk for suicide, and information on what to do if you identify a Veteran at risk. LINK
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Veterans can get ongoing support through local VA medical centers , Vet Centers, or Veterans Service Organizations in their community.
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Veteran Resource Guide: This is a fairly new resource available to our veterans.
Veterans Guide | Proudly Serving Those Who Served: LINK
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VA Urgent Care Facility Webpage & Locator: The VA has provided a locator to find VA medical and urgent care facilities eligible for veterans: LINK
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Veteran Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Overview: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur following a life-threatening event like military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or violent personal assaults like rape. The following resource will help you find help in dealing with PTSD and related conditions.
Fighting Veteran PTSD News
National Center for PTSD: LINK
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Fighting Veteran Homelessness News: The number of homeless veterans is increasing in the United States. The following resources are designed to shed light on the issue, and to provide resources for homeless vets.
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National Coalition for Homeless Veterans: LINK
VA Homeless Veterans Assistance Webpage: LINK
VA Homeless Veterans-Housing Assistance: LINK
VA Homeless Veterans VA Resources: LINK
Various Military, Veteran & Related Links
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Board of Veteran's Appeals: LINK
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VA National HIV/AIDS Program: LINK
VA Public Health Smoking Cessation Program: LINK
VA Mental Health Programs: LINK
VA National Cemetery Administration (Burial and Memorials): LINK
VA Center for Women Veterans: LINK
VA Veterans Crisis Hotline: LINK
Mesothelioma Lawsuit Guide: LINK
Jobs for Returning Servicemembers: LINK
Veterans Law Project: Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal.
Various Federal Government Web Sites
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Veterans' Programs and Services:
Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov
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Disabled American Veterans: www.dav.org
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Branches of the Federal Government:
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The Executive Branch
The White House: www.whitehouse.gov
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The Legislative Branch
The United States Senate: www.senate.gov
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The Legislative Branch
The United States House Of Representatives: www.house.gov
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The Judicial Branch
The United State Supreme Court: judiciary & U. S. Courts: www.uscourts.gov
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Military Branches:
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The Pentagon: www.war.gov
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The United States Army: www.army.mil
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The United States Navy: www.navy.mil
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The United States Marine Corps: www.usmc.mil
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The United States Air Force: www.af.mil
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The United States Space force: www.spaceforce.mil
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The United States Coast Guard: www.uscg.mil
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The American Merchant Marine: www.usmm.org
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Military Academies:
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United State Military Academy: www.usma.edu
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United States Naval Academy: www.usna.edu/homepage.php
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United States Merchant Marine Academy: www.usmma.edu
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United States Coast Guard Academy: uscga.edu
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United States Air Force Academy: www.usafa.af.mil
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United States Air Force ROTC: www.afrotc.com
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General / Miscellaneous Resources:
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Federal Executive Branch Resources: guides.loc.gov/us-federal-law/executive-branch
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Federal Judiciary Branch Resources: www.uscourts.gov
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Memorial and Tribute Web Sites / Military Memorials:
Korean War Veterans Memorial: www.nps.gov/kowa
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial: www.nps.gov/vive/index.htm
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National World War II Memorial: www.nps.gov/wwii/index.htm
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Memorial Museum Association: www.nps.gov/usar
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United States Air Force Museum: www.nationalmuseum.af.mil
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Arlington National Cemetery: www.arlingtoncemetery.org
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American Memorial Park: www.nps.gov/amme/main.htm
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Societies:
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Congressional Medal Of Honor Society: www.nps.gov/amme/index.htm
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