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Troop Support and Information Center

Email the Troops

Visit Operation Dear Abby to send a special message to our men and women in the military defending American freedom worldwide.

Returning Troops

EFIF is the Department of Veterans Affairs website for returning Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve service members of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The site provides benefits information and assistance to eligible veterans who honorably fought and served in our Nation's armed forces.

Online Military Resources

Military.com is the largest online military destination, offering free resources to serve, connect, and inform the 30 million Americans with military affinity, including active duty, reservists, guard members, retirees, veterans, family members, defense workers and those considering military careers. This site helps members make the most of military experience, enhance access to benefits, get ahead in their careers, find transition support, enjoy military discounts, and stay connected for life to friends or mentors from the service.

Reservists Information

The Department of Defense's comprehensive booklet, A Guide to Reserve Family Benefits PDF, is an essential resource for Reservist families. You can either download or print the entire booklet by clicking on the PDF link above.

Deployment Information

For comprehensive information on resources available to military family members, visit the DeploymentLINK, which is maintained by the Department of Defense.

Health Benefits Information

Health Care: TRICARE--Military Health System.

Military Relief Societies

Personnel and their families often suffer severe personal and financial hardships during crises such as the current Iraq war. The current deployment of significant forces to the Middle East has increased the need for assistance as family financial situations deteriorate due to increased expenses from separation and other family adjustments. To find out how you can help those in need, you may contact one of the following organizations.

Army Emergency Relief
200 Stovall Street
Alexandria, VA 22332
Phone: 703-428-0000
http://www.aerhq.org/

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Iraq War Assistance
P. O. Box 791297
Baltimore MD 21279-1297
http://www.nmcrs.org/

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
http://www.cgmahq.org/

CG Mutual Assistance Rep.
USCG Group Moriches
100 Moriches Island Road
East Moriches, NY 11940-9791
(631) 395-4433

USO-Operation USO Care Package
C/O Pentagon Federal Credit Union
P.O. Box 19221
Alexandria, VA 22320-9998
Phone: 866-USO-GIVE
http://www.usometrodc.org/care.html

The American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services
P.O. Box 91820
Washington, DC 20090
http://www.redcross.org/services/afes/

Fisher House Foundation, Inc.
(Helps families whose loved ones are being treated at military and VA hospitals.)
1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 294-8560 or toll-free (888) 294-8560
http://www.fisherhouse.org

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