Reservists Resources

   Benefits & Legal Protections

TRICARE (Health Care); DEERS, SSCRA; Employee Rights; Life Insurance; FAQs

  Family & Individual Help

Return & Reunion; Legal Services; Chaplains; Red Cross;   Army Family Liason;  more...

 Pay & Witholdings

Pay; Tax Policies and Facts;  more...

 Education

Mont. GI Bill; Army;  College Credit;  more...

 Retirement

Retirement System;  Monthly Pay;  more...

 Join the Reserve

Ready Reserve;  Army; Naval; Air Force; Marine Forces; Coast Guard

Links Families May Find Useful:

Reservist Family Benefit Handbook

This booklet is designed to help when your loved one is away, whether serving in support of a military operation overseas, performing security or other duty in a local or regional location, or performing training at the local armory or reserve center. (supplied by Dept. of Defense)

Predeployment Guide: A Plan For Coping
Being separated from family and friends is never easy, but the Predeployment Guide provided here can make it a more bearable experience for you.
(supplied by U.S. Air Force)

National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Government organization promotes cooperation and understanding between Reservists and their civilian employers.

Office of the Secretary of Defense: Reserve Affairs
Includes helpful information for Reservists' families.

Military Updates:

Army or (800) 984-8523

Marines or (877) 663-6772

Navy or (877) 663-6772

Air Force or (800) 253-9276

Department of Defense: Deployment Link

Army Reserve Soldier and Family Resources

Air Force Reserve Family Information

Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve

Naval Reserve Personnel Center

Tricare

How You Can Help Our Troops

Many people have asked how they can lend a hand to help our troops. There are various examples and organizations that can provide you with information:

·   Donate your frequent flyer miles to a "SkyMiles for Heroes" program for Soldiers to come home at Operation Hero Miles  **NEW**

·   Donate a calling card to help keep service members in touch with their families at Operation Uplink

·   Send a greeting via e-mail through Operation Dear Abby

·   Sign a virtual thank you card at the Defend America

·  Make a donation to one of the military relief societies:

o  Army Emergency Relief

o  Navy/Marine Relief Society

o  Air Force Aid Society

o  Coast Guard Mutual Assistance

·   Donate to"Operation USO Care Package"

·   Support the American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services

·   Volunteer at a VA Hospital: to honor veterans who bore the lamp of freedom in past conflicts

·    Reach out to military families in your community, especially those with a loved one overseas.

·    Please do not flood the military mail system with letters, cards, and gifts. Due to security concerns and transportation constraints, the Department cannot accept items to be mailed to "Any Servicemember":   Some people have tried to avoid this prohibition by sending large numbers of packages to an individual service member's address, which however well intentioned, clogs the mail and causes unneccessary delays.

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