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Resources for Colorado National Guard Members and their Families

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COLORADO NATIONAL GUARD FOUNDATION

The Colorado National Guard Foundation, Inc. awards interest-free loans and grants to Soldiers and Airmen who are in need of emergency assistance. This can be for medical emergencies, late pay, loss of residence through man-made or natural disaster, death or other family crises.  Our number one goal is to do the most good with each donated dollar to help our Soldiers and Airmen when they are in need. Your generosity makes this support possible!

EANGUS – WE CARE FOR AMERICA

The EANGUS We Care for America Foundation (WCFA) is a IRS 501(c)3 charity arm of EANGUS. It provides several opportunities: emergency financial grants; scholarships; and recognition awards. WCFA offers an opportunity to a current or former enlisted National Guard members who are in good standing and an EANGUS dues paying member (Life or Annual) who has experienced a catastrophic financial hardship and/or personal property loss, to apply for a Soldier & Airman Relief Grant for Emergencies.

USAA PARTNERSHIP

We offer benefits, products and discounts for U.S. military members and their spouses, as well as children of USAA members. We’re committed to providing our members with exceptional service. 

We’ve earned our members’ trust by providing convenient banking and competitively priced insurance, and a comprehensive suite of investment products through our strategic providers.

Join today and then enjoy our wide range of products and services.

NG EMPLOYMENT NETWORK

NGEN is here to help you overcome hiring obstacles and secure employment. Through NGEN, Guard Members, Veterans, and Spouses can connect with specialized support based on each individual’s career readiness needs.  Are you ready to take your employment goals to the next level?  Sign up today and a National Guard Employment Network Career Specialists will contact you within 24-48 hours. 

DOD ID CARD OFFICE ONLINE

The DoD ID Card Online Office provides a RAPIDS ID Card online tool to locate a local RAPIDS ID card office, update your CAC, or manage sponsor or family member ID card information. You can search for appointments based on location.  The Office Online will allow service members and civilians to temporarily extend the life of their cards as the nation battles the COVID-19 pandemic.

VETERAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Contact a recruiter at 888-829-4191 to learn more, or click here about our scholarship.

T-MOBILE PARTNERSHIP

T-Mobile offers exclusive savings and benefits to members of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States! Click the listed link to visit our government page for details.  You may also call 855-570-9947.  Don’t forget to tell them you are a member of EANGUS!

If you are a decision maker for government liable devices, you may find some great information from our recent Federal webinar by clicking here: T-Mobile for Government

RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE (RAO)

The Retiree Activities Office is the base-level component of the Air Force Retiree Council. The RAO at Buckley Air Force Base provides a liaison between the active duty elements at Buckley and the retiree communities of all branches of the armed forces.

The Buckley Retiree Activities Office is currently located in Room 104 of Bldg. 606.  Inside the main door take a left then the first hallway on your right.

COLORADO DMVA

Colorado’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs supports the Division of the Colorado National Guard in delivering land, air, space, and cyber power in support of state and federal operations; enables the Division of Veterans Affairs to deliver high quality service to the State’s Veterans and their families; and oversees the operations of the Colorado Wing of the Civil Air Patrol in delivering aerospace education and emergency services.

AIR FORCE VIRTUAL EDUCATION CENTER

The Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) offers a wide array of on-line services to empower you to actively participate in all aspects of your education to include the creation and management of funding requests.  The Air Force currently pays 100 percent of tuition, up to $250 per credit hour ($3,750 annually), in off-duty courses with accredited schools who have signed the Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding in pursuit of approved degree programs. 

SALESFORCE TRAINING AT NO COST

Salesforce is the world’s #1 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution and fastest growing enterprise software company. It is committed to upskilling the military community with high demand technology skills and providing our partners with a diverse and trained talent pipeline. The Trailhead Military program is virtual, self-paced, free, and can be started in minutes. Register today to join a tight knit community of over 18,000 members focused on career success.

GO ARMY ED

Lead by example. An educated Soldier is the best asset of the Army. Pursue your educational dreams by using GoArmyEd to research your educational options, register for classes and to monitor your educational progress.  GoArmyEd is the virtual gateway for you to request Tuition Assistance (TA) online, anytime for both classroom and distance learning college courses.  Using GoArmyEd for your educational needs puts you one click closer to obtaining the finest education, anywhere you are, anytime you want it. 

ARMY RETIRED

Army Retirement Services develops Army policies and oversees Army wide programs that educate Soldiers and their families about retirement, advise survivors of soldiers who die on active duty/inactive duty for training, advocate for and advise Retired Soldiers and surviving spouses until death in order to comply with federal laws and DoD and Army policies, convince Retired Soldiers to remain active Soldiers for life who help Veterans get hired, inspire the next generation to join the military, and connect Americans with the Army that defends them.

AIR FORCE RETIRED

The Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center is a major command direct reporting unit of Air Force Reserve Command with technical and policy guidance provided by the Chief of Air Force. HQ ARPC is the organization charged with executing policy created by Headquarters Air Force and the National Guard Bureau, as well as providing direct support to wing-level Force Support Staffs and Commander Support Staffs. HQ ARPC serves the Total Force, which includes Guard, Reserve, and active duty members.

CIVIL SERVICE RETIRED

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) serves as the chief human resources agency and personnel policy manager for the Federal Government. OPM provides HR leadership and support to Federal agencies and helps the Federal workforce achieve their goals. OPM directs human resources and employee management services, administers retirement benefits, manages healthcare and insurance programs, oversees merit-based and inclusive hiring into the civil service, and provides a secure employment process.

DFAS – DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEM

DFAS is committed to ensuring payments are made to our customers and vendors. We are working daily to provide the quality finance and accounting services that you have entrusted to us. We encourage you to use our online tools such as myPay, AskDFAS and our phone self-service tools. Our Customer Care Center representatives are also available to assist you for any questions you might have outside of the online options.

IBM CERTIFICATION AT NO COST

CASY proudly announces its Data Intelligence and Cyber Security Training program, conducted in partnership with IBM.  IBM will continue to grow this program through an additional grant to CASY & MSCCN to conduct up to 13 training sessions to enable a total of ~150 veterans to gain this certification. They will then be assisted by CASY & MSCCN with job placement, based on their newly acquired skills.  Go to their training calendar and register today.These certifications come with a badge on LinkedIn from IBM.

ARMY CREDENTIALING

Credentialing Assistance (CA) is now available on armyignited.com!  We encourage you to register your account today and find a credential that can help advance your career goals.

Choose from over 1600 credentialing options in just 4 easy steps on ArmyIgnitED. 

Explore how military training and experience prepares Army Service members for civilian credentials and jobs.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans.  VA carries out four specific missions to make good on that commitment.

  • Healthcare – 1,255 health care facilities serving 9 million Veterans
  • Benefits – Transitioning out of military service, education assistance, home loans, life insurance and much more.

AIR FORCE CREDENTIALING

AF COOL contains a variety of information about credentialing and licensing. AF COOL can be used to:

  • Identify licenses and certifications relevant to Air Force Specialties.
  • Learn how to fill gaps between Air Force training and and civilian credentialing requirements.
  • Learn about resources available to Airmen members that can help them gain civilian job credentials.

UNITED VETERANS COALITION OF COLORADO

The United Veterans Coalition of Colorado is a 501(c)(4) Colorado corporation.

Mission:  To activate and represent member organizations, speaking with one unified voice in Colorado; to work with and educate state and federal elected and appointed public policy makers to ensure support for veteran issues and concerns; and to inform/educate Colorado citizens about the needs of veterans, active duty armed service members and their families.

OPERATION VETERAN STRONG

Sometimes only veterans understand that civilian life is different.

Operation Veteran Strong (OVS) is a free, confidential place to hear from other vets and connect with local supports to be your best in life post service.

SENIOR ADVICE.COM

SeniorAdvice.com has been built by an outstanding team of individuals who came together to solve the problem of understanding and finding the best assisted living and senior care for your loved ones. They can connect you to caring, skilled senior care advisors at no cost to help you navigate through the process, or you can simply use their as a research tool to make your own decisions and contact the facilities directly.

ONLINE DOCTOR

Our goal at OnlineDoctor.com is to cover the emerging online health services industry and provide the most up-to-date information about the services and companies available so that consumers can make informed decisions about their health. We reviewed dozens of  services, to give you our picks for the best online doctor and medical apps (www.onlinedoctor.com/15-best-online-medical-apps-that-make-personal-health-easier/ ).

ASSISTED LIVING TODAY

Assisted Living Today is a premier publishing resource focused on providing high quality, trustworthy information on variety of topics related to senior care and assisted living.  You’ll find helpful information about:

  • Which types of care best suit your and your loved ones’ needs
  • Costs and payment options for elderly care
  • Comprehensive directory of both assisted living and alternative care type of facilities all over the US

THE CONG FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM

The mission of the Family Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA) is to maintain the continuity and stability of Family Readiness Groups (FRG) as units undergo changes in volunteers and leadership.  FRSA provides administrative and logistical support to Commanders, Rear Detachment Commanders, and FRG Leaders. Taking the administrative burden off volunteers allows FRG Leaders to concentrate on communicating with Soldiers and their Families, thus preserving stability on the home front, especially during periods of deployment.

100 PLUS

The Colorado National Guard Foundation, Inc. awards interest-free loans and grants to Soldiers and Airmen who are in need of emergency assistance. This can be for medical emergencies, late pay, loss of residence through man-made or natural disaster, death or other family crises.  Our number one goal is to do the most good with each donated dollar to help our Soldiers and Airmen when they are in need. Your generosity makes this support possible!

WALK-IN TUBS GUIDE

Walk-in-tubs Guides:

We serve as a reliable resource, guide, and help you live independently but most importantly take safe baths.  

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MONEYGEEK

Helpful Moneygeek guides: 

How to Maximize Your Retirement and Benefits From the Military https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/maximize-military-benefits/

Housing Support & Assistance for Veterans and Military Families https://www.moneygeek.com/mortgage/resources/veterans-benefits-for-housing-guide/ 

Veterans Transportation Programs, Benefits & Support  https://www.moneygeek.com/insurance/auto/resources/veterans-transportation-support/

BOOTS TO JOURNEYS

We are a veteran owned and operated travel business who has the goal; to deliver specially designed dreams and experiences that are lived out through exploring the food, culture and beauty of this planet.   We believe each time you travel it is a Journey, and one that should be tailored and fit to your expectations and needs.  Our business model is built on the fundamentals of loyalty, integrity, commitment and excellence, all to create you an invaluable experience.  

BYTE

Byte is a teledentistry company offering at-home aligner products and programs designed to straighten your teeth quicker and at a lower price than traditional braces. On top of their teledentistry work, Byte is also committed to keeping the community up to date on all oral health by providing free comprehensive guides.

These free resources highlight the steps to maintaining your natural smile as you age, common dental health issues, and paying for dental care as well as the link between Alzheimer’s and gum disease:
https://www.byteme.com/community/resources/article/aging-dental-health/ & https://www.byteme.com/community/resources/article/link-between-alzheimers-and-gum-disease/

DIGITAL

  • How to Start a Small Business – A Veteran’s SMB Guide with Tools and Financial ResourcesAccording to the United States Small Business Association (SBA), nearly one in 10 U.S. businesses are run by veterans. They cover various business types, from professional and technical services to consulting, construction, consumer products, and more. This guide outlines the necessary steps to take to get a successful company off the ground. We’ll introduce you to the wide range of excellent resources that can help you turn an idea into a successful business.

TRICARE

TRICARE is the health care program for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families around the world.

Mission-Enhance the Department of Defense and our nation’s security by providing health support for the full range of military operations and sustaining the health of all those entrusted to our care.

Vision-Be a world-class health care system that supports the military mission by fostering, protecting, sustaining and restoring health.

 

MEDICARE PLANS.COM

As a Medicare plans resource center we’ve made it our mission to help aging adults get the most out of Medicare.  Medicare, like all health insurance programs, can be very complicated. How Medicare works in conjunction with the VA military healthcare benefits can be extremely confusing.  Our new resource helps veterans understand how Medicare works with VA and TRICARE, should a veteran enroll, how to enroll, and most importantly strategies on how to maximize benefits.

https://www.medicareplans.com/va-military-and-medicare-benefits-resource/#how_va_health_care_and_medicare_work_together

Intelligent.com

A college degree helps active military members and veterans prepare for and transition to civilian life. It’s vital that active-duty military members and veterans are able to find a school that can accommodate their needs and is compatible with their long-term career goals.  In an effort to support military members in their pursuit of quality college education, we created a guide to the best military-friendly colleges.

TESTING.COM

Testing.com is a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to better health through laboratory medicine.  We work with our Medical Review Board consisting of authorities in their medical and scientific field, to review cutting-edge medical research and developments. We provide people with trusted and reliable information to help them make informed health decisions.  We have partnered with many leading health organizations worldwide, such as the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science, to provide communities with access to our medical guides.  Our collection of approachable and actionable guides sheds light on important questions and helps individuals make informed health decisions.

 

ResumeBuilder.COM

A Quick and Easy Way to Create Your Professional Resume. 30+ Professional Resume Templates Choose from over thirty modern and professional templates. All of which can be customized to your liking. Fast and Easy to Use Our resume builder lets you easily and quickly create a resume using our resume wizard.

Boca Recovery Center

Nearly a quarter of American adults in 2020 had a form of mental illness, with mood and anxiety disorders being some of the most common. For some seniors, depression can occur from spending more time alone. Depression and addiction commonly co-occur, and each condition can complicate the other.

BOCA’s team collaborated with our medical staff to create a comprehensive depression and addiction resource guide that can help seniors who may be struggling.

Mesothelioma Center

Countless veterans are currently suffering from life-threatening illnesses that are a result of exposure to asbestos, a material that was commonly used in hundreds of military applications, products, and ships because of its resistance to fire. Veterans who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma even qualify for special benefits from the U.S Department of Veteran Affairs.

The Mesothelioma Center may be able to help you access V.A. benefits.

 

Caring.Com

Mission: Caring.com is dedicated to providing valuable resources, support, and information to help individuals and families navigate the complexities of caregiving and make informed decisions for their loved ones.