www.fwsf.org
Support Michigan-based soldiers who serve and protect our country
www.honorflight.org
Fly veterans to Washington DC to visit memorials built to honor their service to the nation
www.patriotguard.org
Group of motorcycle lovers from all over the country who have an unwavering respect for those in the military. Among other projects, their main mission is to honor our fallen heroes by attending military funerals as the invited guests of the family to shield the family and friends from interruptions created by any protester or group of protestors.
www.taps.org
Organization that provides 24/7 tragedy assistance for anyone who has suffered the loss of a military loved one, as well as hosting Survivor Seminars and Good Grief camps to assist families in the grieving process.
www.uso.org
The USO lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families.
www.wreathsacrossamerica.org
Remember, Honor, Teach, carried out in part by coordinating wreath laying
Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Operations Center1600 Spearhead Division Avenue
Fort Knox, KY 40121
Telephone Number (800) 325-4988
https://www.hrc.army.mil/tagd/army%20casualty%20and%20mortuary%20affairs%20cmaoc%20fact%20sheet
Navy Personnel Command
5720 Integrity Dr.
Millington, TN 38055-6200
Telephone Number (800) 368-3202
www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/pages/default.aspx
Air Force Casualty Services
ATTN: AFPC/DPWCS
550 C Street, West
Suite #14
Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4716
Telephone Number (800) 433-0048 or (210) 565-5000
http://www.afpc.af.mil/library/casualty.asp
Casualty Assistance Section (MFPC)
2008 Elliott Road
Quantico, VA 22134-5102
Telephone number (800) 847-1597 or (703) 784-9512
http://www.mcieast.marines.mil/StaffOffices/Adjutant/CasualtyAssistanceProgram.aspx
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DOD guide on everything surrounding assistance for Gold Star families, including funerals, benefits, ID cards, and legal assistance.
www.vetcenter.va.gov/bereavement_counseling.asp
Provides bereavement counseling (including outreach, counseling, and referral services) to family members, including parents, spouses, and children, of service members who have died in the service of their country.
www.va.gov/opa/persona/dependent_survivor.asp
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is dedicated to helping surviving spouses and other dependents cope with their loss and the emotional and financial aftermath.
www.militaryonesource.com
Website that gathers and organizes all things military, listing additional resources for families, military members and veterans.
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