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Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 23
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The official web site of the U.S. Naval Construction Force - Naval Mobile Construction Battalions.
After reaching the home page, click "NMCB 23".
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Navy Reserve
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Home page of the Navy Reserve - Commander Navy Reserve Force
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Dept. of Defense Reserve Affairs
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Office of the Secretary of Defense Reserve Affairs. An excellent site that provides information
and publications pertaining to: Income Replacement, Family Readiness, Tricare, Education Benefits and more.
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American Red Cross
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Home page of the American Red Cross.
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Tricare
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Tricare military health system - benefit information.
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Lifelines
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Lifelines Services Network - Answers for Sailors, Marines and Their Families. A resource for military
life topics, news, and other resources.
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Military OneSource
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Whether it's help with child care, personal finances, tax preparation and filing, emotional support during deployments,
relocation information, or resources needed for special circumstances, Military OneSource is available at no cost... 24/7/365!
The Military OneSource interactive Web site includes locators for education, child and elder care, online articles, access
to free educational books and CDs, referrals to military and community resources, financial calculators, live online workshops
called Webinars, an option to “Email a consultant” and much more.
Military OneSource is provided by the Department of Defense at no cost to active duty, Guard and Reserve (regardless of
activation status) and their families. It is a virtual extension of installation services. Click on the link to be directed
to their web page or call 1-800-342-9647.
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The Navy Fleet and Family Support Center
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Provided by Commander, Navy Installations Command. The Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) provides
unified, customer-focused, consistent, and efficient FFSP programs and services to support sustained mission and Navy readiness.
We provide the right services at the right time, to strengthen personal and family competencies to meet the unique challenges
of the military lifestyle.
An excellent resource for family preparedness, brochures and resources. A highly recommended site.
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RAPIDS (Military ID) Site Locator
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Need to obtain a MILITARY ID CARD? Use this link (Rapids Site Locator) to find a
military facility in your area. Look up by City, State, Zipcode or Facility Name. You might want to call the facility
in your area to verify times, or days, that they are available to issue cards.
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
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The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy
and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible
family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.
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National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
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The National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD) aims to advance the clinical care
and social welfare of U.S. Veterans through research, education and training on PTSD and stress-related disorders. The
PTSD information center has fact sheets and videos to answer your questions on trauma, PTSD and related issues.
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Homeland Security
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Homeland Security's Ready.gov website for checklists, brochures and emergency preparedness (America, business
and kids).
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National Military Family Association
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A website to educate military families concerning their rights, benefits and services available to them
and information regarding the issues that affect their lives.
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FREE Military Handbooks
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Military Handbooks was launched with one simple goal - to give the Military
community the very best information available about pay, benefits, retirement planning, education benefits, career decisions,
much more! And to provide it to you in a series of straightforward, easy-to-understand handbooks - for FREE! Offering
FREE handbooks such as: Base Installation Directory, U.S. Military Retired Handbook, Getting Uncle Sam to Pay for Your
College Degree, Benefits for Veterans and Dependents, Children's Scholarship Handbook. Go to this website and request
your FREE downloadable PDF handbooks.
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USO
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The USO's mission is to support service members and their families with a wide range of services.
Many airports have a USO lounge provided FREE OF CHARGE to military members and their families (must present military ID)
. Services include a lounge with TV, couches, complimentary snacks and beverages, phone lines, Cyber Cafe's, and more
(services vary at all airports). Considering using this free service during travel.
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Navy Knowledge Online
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Navy Knowledge Online is
a wonderful educational resource available to service members, spouses and children. Anyone enrolled in DEERS is eligible.
In addition to valuable information about the military and programs offered, there are literally thousands of online courses
at your fingertips through Navy E-Learning.
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Military.com
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Information regarding government benefits, scholarships, military discounts, stories of military life, insider
tips and news from the front lines.
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United States Postal Service
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USPS Supporting Our Troops program. Keep in touch with troops overseas - guidelines to aid with
deliverability of packages and letters. Addressing tips, packaging tips, mailing restrictions, and resources for
troops and families.
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Sesame Street Workshop - When Parents are Deployed
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"Talk, Listen, Connect: Helping Families During Military Deployment" - The producers of Sesame
Street, along with funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, have responded with a television special geared to
address the challenges military families face with deployment. This video, hosted by Cuba Gooding, Jr. captures the
extraordinary courage and touching vulnerability of both parents and children. Watch online or download from the website.
Click on "Get More Info" to connect to a child's version of the video and to request your FREE kit complete with child's DVD,
a parent/caregiver magazine and poster.
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Veterans Benefits by State
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Click on the link to the left to download a PowerPoint of Veterans Benefits by State.
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