California National Guard
JFHQ J-1
Objectives
Assistance to soldiers, airmen and civilians. We strive to ensure all California National Guard members and their families receive the most current and up to date information related to veterans benefits and where to go to receive information/assistance. Our goal is to guide our members and their families to the sources that provide these benefits. Taking care of our veterans, members and families is the highest priority in the California National Guard.
General Information
Guardsmen and interested parties … This website offers additional informational resources for California Guardsmen and their families.
Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA)
The mission of a Transition Assistance Advisor is to “serve as a statewide point of contact and coordinator providing technical support to managers, supervisors, Guard members and their family members as to the benefits and entitlements available through the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). In addition Transition Assistance Advisors will provide technical assistance in resolving entitlements to TRICARE. We have two TAAs in California. Click on the brochure below for more information.
TAA Brochure
What Constitutes a Veteran
VHA DIRECTIVE 2005-020
2 June 2005
This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive establishes policy for determining eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care benefits for recently discharged veterans who served in a theater of combat operations or in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities.
Full Directive
Useful Links
This website is intended to be a resource with links that address a variety of areas of veteran’s information. The articles listed below reflect some of the most current information and benefits available.
Current Information and Benefits Updates
VA Northern California Newsletter
February 2013
Please see the attached Newsletter from the VA Northern California Health Care System.
click here for more information
American Red Cross - New Crisis Line
July 2011
American Red Cross (ARC) has a new dedicated crisis line for military members & family 1-877-272-7337 and ARC has the Safe & Well Site so family and friends can reconnect after disasters:
click here for more information
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California Action Plan for Reintegration.
16 December 2009
The California Action Plan for Reintegration (CAPR), sponsored by the California Deparment of Veterans Affairs (CDVA), is aimed to help returning service members, many who have been unwilling to seek help and support through offical channels. click here-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Department of Defense Launches National Resource Directory For Wounded Warriors, Families And Caregivers.
17 November 2008
The Department of Defense today launched the National Resource Directory, a collaborative effort between the departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs. The directory is a Web-based network of care coordinators, providers and support partners with resources for wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans, their families, families of the fallen and those who support them. click here
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Online Military Records Access
14 Aug 2005
(Military.Com)
The National Personnel Records Center is working to make it easier for veterans with computers and Internet access to obtain copies of documents from their military files. Military veterans and the next of kin of deceased former military members may now use a new online military personnel records system to request documents. Other individuals with a need for documents must still complete the Standard Form 180 which can be downloaded from the online web site. The new web-based application was designed to provide better service on these requests by eliminating the records center's mailroom processing time. Also, because the requester will be asked to supply all information essential for NPRC to process the request, delays that normally occur when NPRC has to ask veterans for additional information will be minimized. Veterans and next of kin may access this application at http://vetrecs.archives.gov . For more on accessing and ordering records,see a Records Overview.
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Send your questions or comments to: ng.ca.caarng.list.j1-veterans-advisors@mail.mil