Member Benefits/Discounts
U.S. Veteran Compensation Programs is the first unique web site dedicated to helping U.S. veterans discover benefits they have earned. Click here.
Read about Minnesota Legislative Update here.
Taking care of Wounded Warriors is an important part of the Army’s mission. TheArmy Wounded Warrior Program is the official U.S. Army program that assists and advocates for severely wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families, wherever they are located, for as long as it takes. AW2 provides individualized support to this unique population of Soldiers, who were injured or became ill during their service in Overseas Contingency Operations since 9/11.
Lowe’s military discount now year-round
Most members of the military community no longer will have to wait for a special holiday discount to buy shovels, paint, and other home improvement needs.
All these business offer Military or Federal Employee Discounts, just ask! Military and Federal Employee Discounts.pdf
Home improvement retailer Lowe’s has expanded its 10 percent military discount to all day, everyday, for active-duty, National Guard and reserve, retiree and disabled service members, and their families, company officials announced Wednesday.Those who want to receive the discount must present a valid military ID card.
All other military veterans will receive the 10 percent discount on the holiday weekends of Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Veterans Day.
The discount is available on in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000. It cannot be used on sales at Lowes.com, on previous sales, or on sales of services or gift cards.
“Lowe’s was founded on the heels of World War II by veterans Jim Lowe and Carl Buchan and has always been a supporter of the military,” said Larry D. Stone, Lowe’s president and chief operating officer, in a statement announcing the new policy.
“The year-round discount program is one way we are reaffirming our commitment to the thousands of men and women who are serving throughout the world, as well as their family members at home.”
Disabled Vets ride MN Public Transportation for free! Click here for details.
Down loadable Notebook for wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families.
Family_Notebook.pdf
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced an amendment to the Post-9/11 GI Bill that will benefit service members’ children. Read more here
Free health care to Veterans & their families. As part of the Warrior to Citizen Campaign, Northwester Health Services University & Adler Graduate School are partnering to offer FREE health care services to Minnesota military personal & their families including chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage, psychological therapy, and family counseling. For more information contact the clinics below:
De Rusha Clinical Education Center
Edith Davis Teaching Clinic
Burnsville Natural Care Center
Benefit Alert for Service members and Veterans
Your GI Bill will pay you up to $47,556. This money is not a loan and can be used to pay for a college degree or professional certificate.
Don’t let this money go to waste. Your GI Bill expires 10 years after separation. Start taking classes to move your career forward. Click here for more information
700 + Businesses offering discounts
Disabled Minnesota veterans may have property tax relief.
Our Military Kids is a Foundation that can support youth sports, fine arts, and education programs for school-age children who have a parent deployed.
The child is limited to one grant for one activity. The Grant will cover up to six months of instructions, lessons, or tutoring with a maximum award of $500 per child.
Apply online or call 703.734.6654.
Scholarship for Military Children Click here
Military Youth Opportunities Click here
