Veterans Day 2012

"This Veterans Day, I hope you will join me in honoring and remembering those brave men and women who have served our nation and defended our freedom.  For Georgians, Veterans Day is especially important because our state is home to more than 700,000 veterans and thousands of soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines.  It is with great honor and the deepest respect that America says a very special “Thank You” to our veterans.  Every veteran who has served our country is a true American hero.  Let us commemorate Veterans Day by thanking those who have served in the past and those who are presently serving.  May God bless you, and may God continue to bless the United States of America.”

Assistance and Resources

From the Meuse-Argonne campaign of World War I to the recent action in Iraq and Afghanistan, American soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines have fought on front lines around the globe to defend our freedom at home.  Whether fighting on the battlefield or manning the ramparts against the threat of communist aggression, it is the courage, commitment and endurance of the American fighting forces that have made possible the unprecedented prosperity and political freedom that we enjoy today. In order to assist Georgia veterans, information is available below to help answer questions about benefits, healthcare, and options available for our nation’s veterans.  

 

Areas of Interest

Veterans Benefits - Major benefits include veterans’ compensation, veterans’ pension, survivors’ benefits, rehabilitation and employment assistance, education assistance, home-loan guaranties, and life insurance coverage

Healthcare - Access information about the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) which is the medical assistance program of the VA through the administration and operation of numerous VA outpatient clinics, hospitals, medical centers and long-term healthcare facilities  

More Information -  Information about employment opportunities, education, and OEF/OIF veterans.

Military Records - For assistance with your DD Form 214 and information about obtaining military medals from service.

List of Benefits for Georgia Veterans - See which benefits Georgia veterans are afforded for their service, including tax exemptions, hunting and fishing licenses and veterans license plates.  

Veterans Service Organizations - There are many service organizations which can help you fill out VA forms, tell you about VA benefits, and also provide a wide range of help for veterans and their dependents.

 

General VA and Georgia VA Web Sites

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Georgia Department of Veterans Service

 

Assistance with a Federal Agency

I'm always glad to help constituents who are encountering difficulties with federal agencies. My offices can act as a liaison between the citizens of Georgia and the federal government. Click here for more information.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where can I find information about qualifications for the Yellow Ribbon Program?

Only veterans entitled to the maximum benefit rate (based on service requirements) or their designated transferees may receive this funding. Active duty servicemembers and their spouses are not eligible for this program (child transferees of active duty servicemembers may be eligible if the servicemember is qualified at the 100% rate).

Therefore, you may be eligible if:

  • You served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months;
  • You were honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001;
  • You are a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill based on a veteran’s service under the eligibility criteria listed above.

Find information about participating institutions for the 2011-2012 school year and the Yellow Ribbon Program website.

For more information about the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, visit the Senator's website HERE.

 

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Where can I find information about the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
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