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**New** Viet Nam War Resources **New**

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American Legion Sites:

American Legion National - American Legion national home

American Legion Illinois - Illinois American Legion Home Site

American Legion SAL - National Sons of the American Legion

American Legion Illinois SAL - Illinois Sons of the American Legion

American Legion Auxiliary - National American Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Illinois Auxiliary - Illinois American Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Store - American Legion Online Store

Veteran Based or Veteran Friendly Motorcycle Clubs:

Patriot Guard Riders - Standing guard against those who would disrupt a military funeral service. (Free Membership)

American Legion Riders - A diverse group of motorcycle enthusiasts sharing common goals and all are united by patriotism. They answer the call to ride in service to America’s military, her veterans, and for the children and youth of our country.

Rolling Thunder - Rolling Thunder ®, Inc.'s major function is to publicize the POW/MIA issue. To educate the public of the fact that many American prisoners of war were left behind after all past wars

Iron Justice MC - The Chicago Chapter and the Lake County Chapter a non-for profit organization made up of majority of proud, sworn Law Enforcement Officers (active, retired or disabled) regardless of gender, race, color or creed as well as many civilian law abiding friends.

Illinois Veterans Motorcycle License Plates - Only a universal Veterans plate is available but it still sets you apart!

Get Involved:

USO Illinois - The mission of the USO is to enhance the quality of life of the U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families and to create a cooperative relationship between U.S. military communities and involved or supporting civilian communities.

Freedom Corps - If you have the initiative to help improve communities and change lives go top this site to volunteer for local and national programs. The response from the millions of individuals who have answered the President’s Call to Service and used their power and energy to affect communities and individuals across America.

House Commitee on Veterans Affairs -

The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs is dedicated to improving health care and benefits for our veterans. This website is designed to allow you to interact with the committee as it continues this important work. You will find information on our membership, history, upcoming and past hearings, legislation and other important news concerning committee action.

Legislative Action - This is the MOAA Website ( Military Officers Association of America) Where they list all the various bills pending in congress that affect the military or veterans. Also they list Survivors, Retirement, Health Care Issues that are pending in congress. This site is worth staying on top of so that you can contact your representatives with your opinions, so that they understand how their constituents feel regarding these important pending bills.

U.S. Veterans Association - Our goal is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction. We have reformed our department internally and are striving for high quality, prompt and seamless service to veterans. Our department's employees continue to offer their dedication and commitment to help veterans get the services they have earned. Our nation's veterans deserve no less.

Stay Up To Date With Military Information Organizations:

New GI Bill Overview - This is a complete overview of the new GI bill taking effect August 1, 2009

Military.com - Military.com in 1999 to revolutionize the way the 30 million Americans with military affinity stay connected and informed. Today, we're the largest military and veteran membership organization — 10 million members strong.

Military Spouse Network - Online home of military spouses connecting with other military spouses. Over 400,000 strong.

In Remembrance - Currently, 4,819 service members are honored on this site. Use the fields below to search for individual profiles and Guest Books.

Together We Served -- A website connecting you to your old units and buddies that you served with.

US Veteran Compensation Programs - Information regarding various Veteran compensation programs and burial benefit information.

National League of POW/MIA Families - Viet Nam - The National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia was incorporated in the District of Columbia on May 28, 1970. Voting membership is comprised of the wives, children, parents, siblings and other close relatives of Americans who were or are listed as prisoners of war, missing in action, killed in action/body not recovered and returned Vietnam War.

DPMO - Department of Defense - POW/MIA - Official DOD Program foe the recovery of prisoners of war or missing in action. (All Wars)

MilitaryConnection.com - Government jobs, up-to-date information on military schools, federal jobs, as well as military loans and detailed information on military pay charts. Our online directories of resources and information feature vital information on military education and benefits including the GI Bill, employment opportunities, the latest military job postings, pay charts and salary calculators. Don't wait any longer, search through our directory for government, federal jobs and civilian employment opportunities today!

Local Veteran Oriented Help Programs & Things To Do:

We Do Care - This community event is guaranteed fun and sure to touch your heart and mind as you interact with service personnel, enjoy great entertainment, and find ways to let our active duty know how much you care, help a military family, and show our veterans the gratitude they have earned.

Helping Our Heroes - Helping Our Heroes is a program sponsored by the RANWC Charitable Foundation dedicated to raising money to help active duty Illinois Military Personnel, Veterans, Firemen/Women, and Policemen/Women with residential-related expenses due to their financial distress.

Salute America's Heroes - The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was created to provide a way for individuals, corporations and others to support our troops by helping severely wounded and disabled Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their families rebuild their lives.

VFW - Military Assistance - The three main efforts of the VFW Military Services department are, the Military Assistance Program (MAP), Operation Uplink, and Unmet Needs. Each program has a focus of support, MAP has helped fund Farewell and Welcome Home gatherings for military units worldwide. Operation Uplink provides free, pre-paid phone cards to service members. Unmet Needs can give a one-time grant up to $2,500 for qualifying service members and their families experiencing financial hardship.

Illinois Family Assistance - An organization of family members, volunteers and Soldier/civilian employees belonging to a unit/organization that together provide and avenue of mutual support and assistance and a network of communication among family members, the chain of command and community recourses

Patriotic Sayings and Songs - Songs and saying to lift the heart and spirit of any American

Illinois Veterans License Plates - A variety of veteran plates are available depending on theater of service or honors. (Gold Star plates are also available for those who lost a child - who was killed in action.)

Replace Lost or Worn Medals, Patches, Pins

Medals of America - This online and mail order store has a large selection of military award and related items.

USA Military Medals - This online and mail order store has a large selection of military award and related items.

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