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On this page you will find links to informative websites such as:

Operation Adopt a Soldier

American Red Cross

Albany, NY - Emergency Communication Services 458-8111

Toll-free: 1-888-737-4306

When calling the Red Cross to send an emergency message to a family member, it is helpful to have the following information:

Service member’s:

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Full Name
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Rank/Rating
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Branch of Service
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Social Security Number
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Military Address
*

Information about the deployed unit and the home base unit (for deployed service members only)

Department of Defense Website

Mail Rules for the U.S. Military (all branches)

Order a Flag Flown over the White House

Armed Forces News Service

MotoMail for deployed Marines, Army, Air Force, and Navy troops serving in Iraq and Kuwait. This is free communication that is usually delivered within 24 hours.

MilitaryHOMEFRONT is the central, trusted, up-to-date source for Service members and their families to find information about all DoD Quality of Life programs and services. Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need at MilitaryHOMEFRONT.

Military One Source is available 24/7 and provides help with emotional support during deployments (yes, for family members too), relocation information, and much, much, much more. 1-800-342-9647

Helping our Troops Reintegrate-

America Supports You and BSM Resource Guide to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Stratton VA Hospital Information for Veterans Returning from OIF, OEF

Deployment Health Support Hotline 1-800-497-6261 (9am-5pm EST)

Army Family Assistance Hotline 1-800-833-6622

Army Reservist Hotline 1-800-318-5298

National Guard 1-888-777-7731

Marine Corps Community Service Center 1-800-336-4663

Air Force 1-866-299-0596

Navy 1-800-372-5463

Coast Guard 1-800-872-4957 x932

National Mental Health Association

Military Severely Injured Joint Operations Center 1-888-336-4663

(this has been created out of several organizations to help a returning warrior not fall through the cracks. It is available 24 hours a day.)

America Supports You

Soldiers Angels

VA's Office of Readjustment Counseling 1-202-273-9116

 

 

 

 
 
 

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