Military Personnel

The following information is for military personnel. Please contact our office for assistance with any questions or problems you may have.

Military Support Center

The OurMilitary.mil website, maintained by the Department of Defense (DOD), links to official department and military relief organizations providing morale-building services to U.S. military personnel overseas. In addition, this page will provide updated policy guidelines and further instructions on mail and e-mail to the troops as changes in conditions may warrant.

DOD currently prohibits the general mailing of letters or packages to "any servicemember" because of security and logistics concerns.

Personal mailings from family members, loved ones, and friends, however, have always been encouraged. The military mail system will continue to work hard to get personal mail to servicemembers overseas, according to the Defense Department.

HELP FAMILIES STAY IN TOUCH
Donate a calling card to help keep service members in touch with their families at: Operation Uplink

SUPPORT THE TROOPS
Let the troops know you support them at: US Defense Department Website

SEND CARE PACKAGES
Donate to "Operation USO Care Package"

TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN
The National Center for Children Exposed To Violence Has provided information to help parents and teachers talk about war with their children and students.
Information for Parents
/ Information for Teachers

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
www.cyfernet.org

CONTACT MILITARY RELIEF SOCIETIES:

HELP OUR VETERANS
Volunteer at a VA Hospital

LEARN ABOUT RELIEF EFFORTS IN IRAQ
The U.S. Agency of International Development
informs Americans about how they can help Iraq rebuild.

USEFUL LINKS FOR FAMILIES
Reservist Family Benefit Handbook - This booklet is designed to help when your loved one is away, whether serving in support of a military operation overseas, performing security or other duty in a local or regional location, or performing training at the local armory or reserve center.

Predeployment Guide: A Plan For Coping - Being separated from family and friends is never easy, but the Predeployment Guide provided here can make it a more bearable experience for you.

National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve - the government organization promotes cooperation and understanding between Reservists and their civilian employers.

Office of the Secretary of Defense: Reserve Affairs - Includes helpful information for Reservists' families. 

LEGAL HELP FOR MILITARY & VETERAN FAMILIES
Stateside Legal offers help for military servicemembers, veterans, and their families.

MILITARY RECORDS

If you are a veteran and you would like to access your military records

If you are currently enrolled and would like to access your military records

MAINE MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS PROGRAM
For more information on funeral honors for our late veterans, click here.