Contacts:
Telephones:
Web Sites:  (Copy / paste to your web browser the individual web sites below.)
Addresses:

AARP
1 (888) 687-2277
http://www.aarp.org AARP is a nonprofit membership organization of persons 50 & older dedicated to addressing their needs and interests.
AARP                                          601 E Street NW               Washington DC 20049



American Red Cross
1 (877) 272-7337      1 (202) 303-4498
http://www.redcross.org The Red Cross helps people in emergencies, whether it is half a million disaster victims or one sick child who needs blood.  This site provides information on obtaining these services or requesting to volunteer.
American Red Cross                     2025 E Street NW       Washington DD 2006



Arlington National Cemetery
1 (703) 695-3250   1 (703) 695-3255  1 (703) 607-8000
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org This site is used to determine eligibility for interment in the National Cemetery.
Arlington National Cemetery                     Arlington VI 22211



Armed Forces Benefit Association
1 (800) 776-2322
http://www.afba.com AFBA provides insurance products to military families.
Armed Forces Benefit Association                                  909 North Washington St                 Alexandria VA 22314



Bereavement Counseling     Department of Veteran Affairs
1 (202) 273-9116
To Contact:  vet.center@hq.med.va.gov     http://www.va.gov
Memorial Programs Service 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington DC 20420



Blind Veterans Association-BVA
1 (202) 371-8880
http://www.bva.org Blinded Veterans Association (BVA), an organization specifically established to promote the welfare of blinded veterans.  BVA helps veterans and their families meet the challenges of blindness.
Blind Veterans Association   477 H Street VW                Washington DC 20001



Casualty Assistance  HQMC
1 (800) 847-1597 FAX:                    1 (703) 784-9823
https://lnweb1.manpower.usmc.mil/manpower/mi/mra_ofct.nsf/mrp/Casualty+Assistance+Home The Casualty Assistance Section, under the staff cognizance of the Deputy Director for Programs, provides Official Casualty Notification, assistance and reporting programs for active and reserve Marines, retirees and civilians where appropriate.
Manpower Reserve Affairs          3280 Russell Road   Quantico VA 22134



Comfort for America's Uniformed Services Elite-CAUSE
1 (703) 481-8830
http://cause-usa.org CAUSE provides comfort and recreation items and organizes events for soldiers recuperating in military hospitals and rehabilitation centers from wounds and injuries suffered in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other military theaters.
CAUSE                              PO Box 218                       Herndon VA 20172



Credit Bureaus:

Equifax:  1 (800) 685-1111                         Experian:  1 (888) 397-3742                       Trans Union:  1 (800) 916-8800
http://www.equifax.com      http://consumerinfo.com     http://transunion.com



Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System- DEERS
1 (800) 538-9552       FAX:                   1 (800) 655-8317
http://www.tricare.osd.mil/deers/default.cfm  Deers is a computerized database of military sponsors and families who are entitled under the law to Tricare benefits.
DSO       Attn: COA                   400 Gigling Rd                       Seaside CA 93955



Defense Finance and Accounting  Service- DFAS
1 (800) 321-1080  1 (800) 772-8724        FAX:                   1 (800) 982-8459
http://www.dod.mil/dfas Processes pay transactions for military, civilians, retirees & annuitants.
Cleveland Center            Code PRR CA                                        PO Box 99191                         Cleveland OH 44199



Department of Veterans Affairs- VA
1 (800) 827-1000
http://www.va.gov  Information regarding Burial & Memorial benefits, Health, education, compensation & pension benefits, home loan information.
Memorial Programs Service 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington DC 20420



Dependency and Indemnity Compensation- DIC
1 (800) 827-1000  1 (215) 381-3084
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/milsvc/docs/diceg.doc A monthly benefit paid to eligible survivors.
Memorial Programs Service 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington DC 20420



Disabled American Veterans-DAV
1 (859) 441-7300
http://dav.org The DAV is the official voice of America's service-connected disabled veterans -- a strong, insistent voice that represents all of America's 2.1 million disabled veterans, their families and survivors.
Disable American Veterans  PO Box 14301                    Cincinnati OH 45250



Federal Trade Commission
1 (877) 382-4357
http://www.ftc.gov/ Handles consumer protection matters such as consumer fraud, misleading advertising, or credit cards.
https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01 File a Complaint online.



Fisher House Foundation
1 (888) 294-8560
http://fisherhouse.org Fisher HouseT Foundation donates "comfort homes," built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times - during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury.
Fisher House Foundation      1401 Rockville Pike,      Suite 600                          Rockville MD 20852



Flag Case Request
1 (888) MHS-MMSO
http://mmso.med.navy.mil/mmsomortuaryaffairs.htm The Mortuary Affairs Section of MMSO ensures prompt and uniform death benefits are provided to all Navy and Marine Corps beneficiaries worldwide.
Military Medical Support Office  Mortuary Affairs        PO Box 886999                  Great Lakes IL 60088



Gold Star Wives of America Inc
1 (888) 751-6350
http://www.goldstarwives.org/info  Provides you with a quarterly newsletter that keeps you up to date on legislation that pertains to your benefits, other topics or news of interest, and activities around the country. Fees support Washington, DC efforts, which are vital to maintaining, much less increasing, the benefits available to the military widows/ers.
Gold Star Wives of America           PO Box 361986     Birmingham AL 35236



Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund
1 (202) 342-8415
http://www.semperfifund.org/ The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund helps Marines, sailors, and their families meet their financial needs during difficult times. The Fund works closely with the Marine Corps, the Navy, and hospitals nationwide to identify and assess the needs of specific families.
Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund                                  825 College Blvd Suite 102 PMB 609                            Oceanside CA 92057



Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
1 (212) 245-0072
http://www.intrepidmuseum.com/foundation_heroesfund.html Unrestricted grants to the families of military personnel who have been killed in action in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom.
Intrepid Pier 86                          W 46th & 12 Ave                    New York NY 10036



Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation-MC-LEF
1 (877) 606-1775
http://mc-lef.org MC-LEF has distributed aid with a value of more than $23,000,000.00 to eligible children.  This assistance was rendered to children of Marines or Federal law enforcement personnel who were killed on duty or died under extraordinary circumstances while serving our country at home or abroad.
MC-LEF                             PO Box 37                         Mountain Lake NJ 07046



MCCS One Source
1 (800) 433-6868
http://www.mccsonesource.com From simple questions to complex issues, you can turn to MCCS One Source 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  It's pre-paid, confidential, and it's for everyone.
User ID: marines                   Password: semper fi



Military Awards Branch- MMMA
1 (703) 784-9344
Request submitted more than one year after Marine's death:  National Personnel Records Center   9700 Page Boulevard   St Louis MO 63132
Manpower Reserve Affairs          3280 Russell Road   Quantico VA 22134



Military Family Resource Center
1 (703) 602-4964
http://www.mfrc-dodqol.org/ MFRC's mission is to act as a catalyst of information between the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy (MCFP) office, military policy makers, & program staff, and to deliver timely, efficient, and effective information services through cutting-edge technology.
Military Family Resource Center                                  Suite 302 Room 309                   241 18th St                         Arlington VA 22202



Military Officers Association of America- MOAA
1 (800) 234-6622    1 (800) 772-8724    ext 3488 or 2446
http://www.moaa.org MOAA is a full service association with two magazines, benefits information, an officer placement service, and lobbying.
MOAA                               201 N. Washington St.                     Alexandria VA 22314



Military Medical Support Office
1 (888) MHS-MMSO
http://mmso.med.navy.mil/mmsomortuaryaffairs.htm The Mortuary Affairs Section of MMSO ensures prompt and uniform death benefits are provided to all Navy and Marine Corps beneficiaries worldwide.
Mortuary Affairs                  PO Box 886999               Great Lakes IL 60088



Military Funeral Services
1(800) 697-6947
http://www.cem.va.gov/  The Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration's Web site, designed to assist you with information on VA's national cemeteries and other burial benefits.
Memorial Programs Service             810 Vermont Ave NW          Washington DC 20420



Military Severely Injured Operations Center
1 (888) 774-1361 
24/7 Family Support-Financial Support, education & employment assistance, information on VA benefits, family counseling, resources in local communities, & child care support.
Military Severely Injured Operations Center           2107 Wilson Blvd                Arlington VI 22201



Montgomery GI Bill/ Veterans Educational Assistance Programs-VEAP
1 (888) 442-4551
http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/c32.htm  Eligibility, How to Apply, & other Benefits
Department of VA Regional Office  Attn:  VSD (27)               PO Box 66830                            St Louis Mo 63166



National Association for Uniformed Services
1 (800) 842-3451    1 (703) 750-1342
http://www.naus.org The NAUS brings together the diverse concerns, needs, & resources of all the services, active, retired, survivors, & all Americans who support interests into a strong, unified legislative force.
National Association for Uniformed Services                      5535 Hempstead Way                     Springfield VA 22151



National Cemetery Administration
1 (800) 827-1000
http://www.cem.va.gov/  The Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration's Web site, designed to assist you with information on VA's national cemeteries and other burial benefits.
Memorial Programs Service 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington DC 20420



National Military Family Association
1 (703) 931-6632
http://www.nmfa.org/site/pageserver NMFA activities revolve around programs to educate the public, the military community, and the congress on the rights & benefits of military families and to advocate an equitable quality of life for those families.
National Military Family Association                    2500 N Van Dorn St         Suite 102                   Alexandria VA 22302



National Personnel Record Center
1 (866) 272-6272
http://www.archives.gov/facilities/mo/st_louis/military_personnel_records.html The National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records (NPRC-MPR) is the repository of millions of military personnel, health, and medical records of discharged and deceased veterans of all services during the 20th century. NPRC (MPR) also stores medical treatment records of retirees from all services, as well as records for dependent and other persons treated at naval medical facilities
National Personnel Record Center                                              8601 Adelphi Rd                 College Park MD 20740



Navy Marine Corps Relief Society- NMCRS
1 (703) 696-4904
http://www.nmcrs.org The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.
NMCRS                             801 North Randolph Street Suite 1228                        Arlington VA 22033



Navy Mutual Aid Association
1 (800) 628-6011    1 (703) 614-1638
http://www.navymutual.org/ The basic purpose of the Association is to aid its members and their dependents or beneficiaries, by providing with certainty and promptness a substantial sum for their relief through the medium of insurance plans at as near the actual net cost as possible. And also, to assist in securing for the dependents or beneficiaries without charge the federal benefits to which they may be legally entitled.
Navy Mutual Aid Association          Henderson Hall                   29 Carpenter Rd       Arlington VA 22212



Naval Criminal Investigative Service- NCIS
1 (800) 479-9685
http://www.ncis.navy.mil/ NCIS is the primary law enforcement and counterintelligence arm of the US Department of the Navy.  It works closely with other local, state, federal, and foreign agencies to counter and investigate the most serious crimes.
NCIS HQ                             WNY Build 11 Attn: OOJF   716 Sicard Street SE          Washington DC 20388



Office of Personnel Management- OPM
1 (888) 633-4632
http://www.opm.gov/ The Office of Personnel Management recruits citizens to Federal service, by serving as the main portal for employment information and connecting job applicants with Federal agencies and departments.
OPM                                1900 E Street NW                           Washington DC 20415



The Right Choice Company
1 (423) 784-9567
http://www.fallenfriend.com The Right Choice Co. is a nationwide, non-profit organization that honors military and law enforcement personnel who lose their lives in the line of duty.  They will provide a "Fallen Friend" medallion to the family of fallen service members .  This medallion is given at no cost to the family and is sponsored by the Right Choice Company & private donations. 
The Right Choice Company PO Box 157                       Clairfield TN 37715



Savings Bonds
1 (816) 926-5303
http://www.savingsbonds.gov /  Offers product information and research across the entire line of Treasury Securities, from Series EE Savings Bonds to Treasury Notes.
DFAS-KC Center                 Attn:  FBBA                       1500 East 95th Street  Kansas City MO 64197



Survivor's Benefit Plan- SBP
1 (800) 321-1080
http://www.dod.mil/dfas/money/retired/sbg.htm This web page provides answers to many questions about the Survivor Benefit Plan (SPB), the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), and the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan (RSFPP), other annuity programs, and VSI payments to beneficiaries.
US Military Annuitant Pay    PO Box 7131                London KY 40742



Service members Group Life Insurance- SGLI
1 (800) 419-1473
http://www.insurance.va.gov/sglisite/default.htm  SGLI is a program of low cost group life insurance for service members on active duty.
SGLI                                 290 West Mt Pleasant Ave                         Livingston NJ 07039



Social Security  Administration
1 (800) 772-1213
http://www.ssa.gov Apply for Social Security benefits online, change your address or telephone number, get a replacement  Medicare card, request or change direct deposit, and many other available services online.
SSA                                 Windsor Park Building                     6401 Security Blvd                           Baltimore MD 21235



Society of Military Widows
1 (800) 842-3451
http://www.militarywidows.org/ Nationwide organization whose purpose is to benefit widows of members of all branches of the uniformed services of the United States, give moral support, advice, referral service and, in general, help the widows of career military members to return to the main stream of normal living.
Society of Military Widows             5535 Hempstead Way                     Springfield VA 22151



Survivors' and Dependents' Education Assistance- DEA
1(888) 442-4551.
http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/c35.htm Dependents' Educational Assistance provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans.
Survivors and Dependents Education Assistance                          PO Box 8888          Muskogee OK 74402



Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors-TAPS
1 (800) 959-8277
http://www.taps.org/ TAPS has experienced, empathetic caseworkers who act as liaisons, assisting the family members in finding solutions to problems. Working hand in hand with the appropriate federal, state and private agencies, they have been successful in helping find solutions to problems that arise long after the official file has been closed.
TAPS                                2001 S Street NW         Suite 300            Washington DC 20002



Thrift Savings Plan-TSP
1(504) 255-6000
http://www.tsp.gov  The Thrift Savings Plan is a retirement savings plan for civilians who are employed by the United States Government and members of the uniformed services.
National Finance Center     PO Box 61500                    New Orleans LA 70161



Traffic Management Branch/Personal Effects and Household Goods or Family Member Travel
1 (703) 695-7762 or 7765
Regional Processing Center  FAX:             Atlanta GA                   1 (404) 929-3009  Buffalo NY                    1 (716) 551-5999                          Muskogee OK               1 (918) 781-7864         St Louis MO                 1 (314) 552-9707
HQ USMC (LFT-3)               2 Navy Annex     Washington DC 20380



Tricare Dental Plan-United Concordia
1 (800) 866-8499
http://www.ucci.com/was/ucciweb/home.jsp United Concordia provides affordable group dental plans, access to quality care, efficient claim processing, and responsive customer service. Many online services available.
UCCI                                 PO Box 827583           Philadelphia PA 19182



Tricare for Life -TFL
1 (888) 363-5433              1 (866) 363-8779
http://www.tricare.osd.mil/tfl/default.cfm Tricare for life is Medicare wrap around coverage available to Medicare-entitled uniformed service retirees, including retired guard members & reservists, family members and widows/widowers.
WPS/TFL                          PO Box 7890              Madison WI 53707



Triwest/Tricare
1 (888) 874-9378
http://www.tricare.osd.mil U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System Website.  Services available include:  Online Tricare Handbook, Deers Information, Tricare Benefits, TriWest Information and much more.
WPS/West Region Claims             PO Box 77028          Madison WI 53707



USAA
1 (800) 531-1045
https://www.lc.usaa.com/inet/ent_logon/Logon USAA provides products and services dedicated to helping military members and their families reach their financial goals.
USAA                                           9800 Fredericksburg Rd         San Antonio TX 78288



Veterans of Foreign Wars
1 (800) 839-1899
http://www.vfw.org  The Veterans of Foreign Wars has a rich tradition in enhancing the lives of millions through its community service programs and special projects. From providing free phone cards to our nation's active-duty military personnel to raising money for the World War II memorial.
VFW                                 200 Maryland Ave NE                        Washington DC 20002


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