In the ramp-up to deployment, Military Service Members, their supervisors and HR professionals have little time to search for the information they need. If you are looking for information beyond VA for Vets career planning, check out the useful sites and programs below. Deployment Resources for Military Service Members
Reintegration Resources for Military Service Members
Employer Support Resources for Supervisors and HR Professionals
Deployment Resources for Military Service Members
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Deployment Support
AmeriForce Deployment Guides
Guidance on creating a family care plan, maintaining relationships, packing for deployment, managing finances and more.
Armed Forces Crossroads Pre-deployment Guide
Preparation checklists for Military Service Members and advice on issues related to family separation and coordinating support for loved ones.
DoD Reserve Affairs Mobilization Guide
Presidential Executive Orders, DoD policy documents, pay and allowances information, health care options, family support resources, financial assistance, demobilization information, re-employment rights, and assistance for students and small-business owners.
Military.com’s Guard and Reserve Deployment: Guides and Resources
Tips on preparing financial and legal affairs, coping with family issues, and securing benefits.
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Family Support
Military OneSource
Branch-specific information for Military Service Members and their families about support and services during deployment, including special needs, child care, family and financial counseling, health coaching, education assistance, and career planning.
National Resource Directory
Services and benefits information at the national, state and local levels for Military Service Members and their families.
Operation Homefront
Emergency financial and other assistance for the families of Military Service Members and wounded warriors.
Yellow Ribbon Program
Events for National Guard and Reservists and their families to learn about local resources available during and after deployment, including health care information, education/training opportunities, financial assistance, and legal benefits.
National Military Family Association
Non-profit organization focused on ensuring military families understand and access their benefits, with guidance on health care, education, marriage, childcare, wounded warriors and more.
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Employee Rights
Department of Labor Vets Pocket Guide to USERRA
Plain-language reference guide that explains employee rights and obligations when reintegrating to the workplace.
Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act (USERRA) Frequently Asked Questions
User-friendly guide to USERRA regulations as they apply to National Guard and Reserve members. Includes notification of deployment and re-employment, leave use and accrual, roles and responsibilities for employers and employees, and information on seeking assistance and filing complaints.
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Leave
Guidance on the Return to Civilian Employment for Activated Military Members
Employee rights and responsibilities when seeking re-employment and additional leave prior to returning to the workplace.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Military Leave Fact Sheet
Overview of the different types of leave, leave accrual, and acceptable uses of leave for activating National Guard and Reserve members.
OPM Military Leave Frequently Asked Questions
Information about employee eligibility for additional leave, pay, accrual, and use of leave for activating National Guard and Reserve members.
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Health and Wellness
eBenefits
Joint VA and DoD program supporting all benefits-related online tools and information for Veterans, Military Service Members, and their families. A personalized workspace allows users to quickly access and download forms, apply for benefits, and view benefits status.
Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Coverage for Federal Civilian Employees Called to Military Duty
Health coverage guidance for deploying Military Service Members on terminating medical insurance, premium payments, refunds and other issues.
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Retirement Savings
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Before You Go On Active Duty
Fact sheets with frequently asked questions about contributions and loan repayments during deployment, with links to TSP documentation.
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Presidential Executive Orders, DoD policy documents, pay and allowances information, health care options, family support resources, financial assistance, demobilization information, re-employment rights, and assistance for students and small-business owners.
National Resource Directory
Access to services to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. Information on benefits, compensation, education, training, employment, family and caregiver support, health, homeless assistance, housing, transportation and travel.
Advice for transitioning Military Service Members on adjusting to civilian life, coping skills, and seeking assistance.
Wounded Warrior Project
Programs and services to meet the needs of injured Military Service Members, including peer mentoring opportunities, benefits counseling and other programs.
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Military OneSource
Branch-specific information for Military Service Members and their families about support and services during deployment, including special needs, child care, family and financial counseling, health coaching, education assistance and career planning.
Operation Homefront
Emergency financial and other assistance for the families of Military Service Members and wounded warriors.
Yellow Ribbon Program
Events for National Guard and Reservists and their families to learn about local resources available during and after deployment, including health care information, education/training opportunities, financial assistance, and legal benefits.
National Military Family Association
Non-profit organization focused on ensuring military families understand and access their benefits, with guidance on health care, education, marriage, childcare, wounded warriors and more.
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Top of pageHealth and WellnessAfterdeployment.orgBehavioral health resource supporting Military Service Members, their families, and Veterans with common post-deployment challenges, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more.
eBenefitsJoint VA and DoD program supporting all benefits-related online tools and information for Veterans, Military Service Members and their families. A personalized workspace allows users to quickly access and download forms, apply for benefits, and view benefits status.
Real Warriors
Initiative launched by the Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury to promote the processes of building resilience, facilitating recovery, and supporting reintegration of returning Military Service Members, Veterans, and their families. Special section for National Guard and Reserve members.
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FedsHireVets
Federal employment information for Veterans and transitioning Military Service Members and their families, federal HR professionals and hiring managers.
GI Bill Website
Portal for all educational benefits provided by VA, including Post 9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Reserve Education Assistance Program and more.
Military.com
Guides and information on education benefits and tuition assistance for Veterans and their families, including job searches, a resume builder, Veteran career network, career fairs, and links to military-friendly employers.
VA Careers
Online career source for the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Provides up-to-date news on evolving health care for Veterans, open positions and current events, and programs within the VA Health Administration.
Vet Success
Training, work readiness assistance, and career counseling for Veterans with service-connected disabilities looking for employment beyond the military.
Warrior Gateway
Database that allows users to search for local service providers (non-profits, government programs, etc.) and leave ratings/reviews for those service providers. Users can also search for jobs and academic programs.
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Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
Responsible for processing and managing all VA benefits―such as education, health care, and housing assistance―for Veterans, Military Service Members, and their families.
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FedsHireVets
Federal employment information for Veterans and transitioning Military Service Members and their families, federal HR professionals, and hiring managers.
GI Bill Website
Portal for all educational benefits provided by VA, including Post 9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Reserve Education Assistance Program and more.
Turbo Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
Program that supports Military Service Members during their separation from the military and transition into the civilian workforce. Provides transition guides, financial planning tools, employment assistance, and links to local resources.
VA Careers
Online career source for the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Provides up-to-date news on evolving health care for Veterans, open positions and upcoming programs.
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Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
Responsible for processing and managing all VA benefits―such as
education, health care, and housing assistance―for Veterans, Military Service Members, and their families.
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