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BSMs of New Hampshire is an organization consisting of any military branch family member and friends supporting all branches of the military
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Welcome To The Blue Star Mothers of New Hampshire
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This information does not serve as an endorsement of any individual organizations, agency, or the quaility of services.
Manchester VA Medical Center ~ Our goal is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction. We have reformed our department internally and are striving for high quality, prompt and seamless service to veterans. Our department's employees continue to offer their dedication and commitment to help veterans get the services they have earned. Our nation's veterans deserve no less.
718 Smyth Road
Manchester, NH 03104
1-800-892-8384 or 603-624-4366 |
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Manchester Vet ~ Vet Centers were intended to serve as entry points for disenfranchised veterans in need of VA health care, as well as to provide readjustment counseling, job counseling, benefits counseling, referrals to community services, and other services as needed in particular localities. Additionally and by design, most Vet Center staff are veterans themselves and serve as counselors and role models to veterans-in-need. Immediate family members of eligible veterans are also eligible for certain Vet Center mental health services.
Center103 Liberty St.
Manchester, NH 03104
Phone: (603)-668-7060
Fax: (603)-666-7404
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| State of NH Resource list ~ When soldiers are deployed, their lives-- as well as the lives of those around them-- are forever changed. Families, friends and communities are left to carry on while our service men and women defend our country. They need our support . This site provides a collection of links to information resources and services for families and friends of deployed soldiers. |
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The Ladies Auxilary Department of New Hampshire
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated to: Americas Veterans: our Family, our Heroes our Commitment |
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MooreMart ~ began as a family effort to provide needed but unavailable supplies to our brother and his fellow soldiers serving in Iraq. Four years later we continue to supply soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan with anything they need that will make their job a little easier. In fact, we have been so successful in our mission that the soldiers have said that we "carry more supplies than Wal*Mart", and dubbed us "Moore*Mart". |
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Northeast POW/MIA Network ~ We are a completely volunteer organization, veterans and non-veterans, using awareness, communication, education, legislation, and compassion to assuage the pain associated with one of the most devastating outcomes of service to one’s Country. As we honor POW/MIAs, returned and still waiting to come home, we aggressively pursue means to return the missing and protect those serving.
POW/MIA
For as long as we have Wars
And we send our Young to fight
We’ll have Those who are Missing
And the POWs plight.
All People of this Nation
Have this Duty to fulfill.
We must keep Them in our thoughts
And, We must have the Will
To bring every One home
And do all we can to find
All those POW/MIAs
And leave NO Souls behind.

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My Military Links ~ This site serves the needs of all Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard Soldiers and Service Members from all components of the Armed Forces and their Military Family Members. |
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| Rolling Thunder NH 1 ~ Rolling Thunder®, Inc.'s major function is to publicize the POW-MIA issue. To educate the public of the fact that many American prisoners of war were left behind after all past wars. To help correct the past and to protect the future veterans from being left behind should they become prisoners of war-missing in action. We are committed to helping American veterans from all wars. |
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The Virtual Wall ~ Vietnam Veterans Memorial “The Virtual Wall is an on-line Vietnam War memorial. The website opened on March 23, 1997 and The Virtual Wall has a separate memorial page for each casualty remembered. Each memorial page may contain one or more photographs, remembrances, graphics of military unit patches and awards, citations of awards for valor, and a synopsis of the incident that caused the loss of life. Its database accumulates by relatives or friends of a casualty contributing remembrances, photographs and their own details to The Virtual Wall using the websites free-to-use facilities. The website includes a list of those awarded military honors, the use of photographs in a pictorial index and a search facility. It has enabled thousands of contacts between relatives and military buddies of a casualty. The Virtual Wall is modeled on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, in Washington, DC, USA, which has the names of over 58,000 American military men.” |
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NH Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH
A new link has been installed on our front page so you can subscribe to news items from the Veterans cemetery. At least once a month you will receive a listing of interments for the previous month. Then a few times a year you will receive notifications of any events taking place at the cemetery. Events such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and or any dedications of monuments.
It only takes a few minutes to subscribe. In a few days once we have folks signed up we will send out a test page. You can easily unsubscribe. We hope this will help keep families more informed on the happenings at the cemetery. Please pass this information on to your family and friends. Thank you and I hope you all agree this will be helpful. |
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NH Pease Greeters ~ In the Spring of 2005 the Seacoast Detachment, Marine Corps League met their first flight of Veterans returning from the Near East at the Pease Air Terminal in Portsmouth, NH. We now have flights both returning and heading overseas.
For the first few flights there were only a few Marines greeting them in a rather sterile and cavernous room. Since then the Greeters group has grown to well over 100 elders and youths all offering their thanks and greetings for these heros.
The Greeters have not missed a flight since inception, over 120 visits. |
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| Captain Douglas DiCenzo Camp Fund Golf Classic ~
Throughout his life, Doug was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hiking, hunting and skiing. The Captain Douglas DiCenzo Camp Fund was established to help give others the opportunity to pursue the activities that Doug loved himself. |
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National Links and Resources |
| Blue Star Mothers of Ameria ~ The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is a non-partisan, non-political organization. We do not support any political candidate, nor do we endorse any religious organization. The military represents all aspects of America as does our organization. Links to our website do not represent an endorsement. |
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| Operation Shoebox ~ founded in 2003 in an effort to send support, snacks and much needed personal care items to our troops outside the USA and they encourage citizens to support their fighting men and women deployed overseas. |
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Blue Star Mothers of America's Guide to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder-
With the return of troops from war zones, the incidences of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms are on the rise. Debriefings for troops returning from a war zone usually include information about PTSD. However, the troops' families and friends do not automatically receive relevant information on how to identify and deal with their loved one's PTSD symptoms, which can include excessive anger, debilitating depression, and suicidal thoughts.
With the hopes of promoting understanding and providing resources for the families of returning troops, Blue Star Mothers of America have prepared a Guide to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This 16-page document includes basic information to help family members understand and identify PTSD, a list of resources, and personal touches in poems and letters written by moms dealing with their sons and daughter's PTSD.
To receive a free PDF copy of the Guide to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, contact Emily Afuola
(Blue Star Mothers of America)or you can download the pamphlet by clicking here.
*Disclaimer - We are not medical/mental health professionals nor attorneys. This information provided is simply to be used for information purposes only. You must contact the appropriate qualified professionals for advice when dealing with the complex and complicated issues surrounding military-related injuries, veterans' benefits and entitlements, military Medical Board process and military Physical Evaluation Board process. |
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Wounded Warrior Information and Documents-What every Parent should know-
The goal of the Wounded Warrior Committee is to provide families of Blue Star Mothers with a practical proactive approach to pre-deployment family planning that prepares families for an unexpected emergency. Some guidance on how the notification system works and helpful hints on how to be of assistance to both your Wounded Warrior and the family.
Pre-Deployment Information
Pre-Deployment Family Planning
Pre-Deployment Passports
FMLA-Certification of Health Care Provider
Documentation will build as the committee collects information for our members. Please check the Blue Star Mothers of America website frequently for updates.
*Disclaimer - We are not medical/mental health professionals nor attorneys. This information provided is simply to be used for information purposes only. You must contact the appropriate qualified professionals for advice when dealing with the complex and complicated issues surrounding military-related injuries, veterans' benefits and entitlements, military Medical Board process and military Physical Evaluation Board process. |
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In Rememberance ~
Honoring American service members lost in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Hosted by Legacy.com
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Operation Quiet Comfort ~ Creating care packages to be sent to "Any American Hero" at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Germany and other medical care facilities abroad |
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Fisher House ~ The Fisher House™ program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military in their time of need. A Fisher House™ is "a home away from home" for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. The homes are normally located within walking distance of the treatment facility or have transportation available. There are 38 Fisher Houses, with five more in construction. |
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MilitaryConnection ~ takes great pride in providing a multitude of resources for our nation;s military audience. The web site, launched just over one year ago, offers one of the most comprehensive directories of military resources and information on the web, featuring over 10,000 pages with thousands of valuable resources, databases and links. |
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| Operation Homefront ~ provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, to the families they leave behind, and to wounded warriors when they return home. A nonprofit 501(c)3 founded after September 11, Operation Homefront leads more than 4,000 volunteers in 31 chapters nationwide. Since its inception, Operation Homefront has provided critical assistance to more than 45,000 military families in need. |
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Wounded Warrior Project ~ The WWP seeks to assist those men and women of our armed forces who have been severely injured during the conflicts in Iraq , Afghanistan, and other locations around the world. |
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| NAMI ~
NAMI is proud to provide the following resources for veterans and active duty military members, as well as their families, friends, and advocates. |
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America Supports You ~ A nationwide program launched by the Department of Defense, recognizes citizens' support for our military men and women and communicates that support to members of our Armed Forces at home and abroad. |
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| A Million Thanks ~ We are asking individuals, schools, churches, and businesses around the U.S. to participate by having their students, congregations, and customers write letters, cards, email messages, or prayer messages to our troops. We will forward your appreciation message to a service man or women either active duty or retired through our many contacts. Your messages will also be delivered to many USO’s and Veteran’s Hospitals for distribution. |
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Families United ~ We are a grassroots coalition of Gold Star and Blue Star families including some with loved ones in harm's way, Veterans, and Americans who share a deep appreciation for our men and women in uniform and support them in their efforts to make America safer by allowing them to complete their mission. |
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Recommended Reading |
Down Range: To Iraq and Back (Paperback)
by Bridget C., Ph.D. Cantrell (Author), Chuck Dean (Author) "AS BATTLES CEASE, WEAPONS GET STACKED, and peace treaties are drawn up, it is then that the wounds of the soul become obvious to each..." |
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Your Soldier Your Army ~ Your Soldier, Your Army: A Parents’ Guide was written by Vicki Cody, wife of GEN Richard Cody, Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, and the mother of two Apache helicopter pilots with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Mrs. Cody turns her own 30-year experience as the wife and mother of Soldiers into advice and consolation for other parents with deploying children. The book’s tone is warm and confidential with an honest mix of pride and tribulation, a tone that appeals to concerned parents. Mrs. Cody covers the whole gamut of deployments, from the preparation through the endurance to the homecoming, and includes a personal view into Army life and an explanation of Army terminology. Supplemental articles and exclamation points feature tips and facts about the Army. |
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Mom's Field Guide: What you Need toKnow to Make it Through your Loved One's Military Deployment.
When Sandy's son was deployed to Iraq in 2004, she felt overwhelmed with fear and anxiety. She couldn't help but worry. To keep herself busy, she turned her energies toward finding ways to support her son from the home front. After thousands of hours of research and her own first-hand experience along with many lessons she learned from other military families, she wrote Mom's Field Guide: What You Need to Know to Make It Through Your Loved One's Military Deployment. She shares what she learned with other families in the same situation.
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"A Handbook for Injured Service Members and Their Families” ~ A new handbook designed to help wounded warriors and their families navigate the bureaucracy to get the benefits they have earned is now available.
The 149-page “A Handbook for Injured Service Members and Their Families” was prepared free by a New York-based law firm for two nonprofit charities — the Wounded Warrior Project and the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. It can be downloaded for free at Fallen Heroes Fund or the Wounded Warrior Project.
“This answers the questions you have,” said Army Spc. James O’Leary, who received multiple injuries in a mortar attack in Iraq in 2004. “I didn’t know what I was eligible for. I didn’t know about the vocational rehabilitation program, which is much better than the GI Bill and pays for all your tuition and books. I didn’t know about the evaluation system. I figured if [the Veterans Affairs Department] gave me a certain rating, that’s what I would be eligible for.”
Davis Polk & Wardell donated about $500,000 worth of time, with hundreds of attorneys combing through government laws, regulations and other information, said Bill White, president of the Intrepid Foundation, which operates the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
“They tried to simplify and put the information in layman’s terms, so that if you’re 19 years old and haven’t gone to law school, ... you can understand it,” White said, adding that the senior lead partner on the project is a retired Marine.
The handbook is divided into sections dealing with issues that come up during the process wounded service members go through, said Jeremy Chwat, vice president for policy and public affairs for the Wounded Warrior Project.
“We wanted to make sure service members understand their benefits and rights and that it’s not lost in legislative speak,” Chwat said.
Chapters include “Immediate Concerns,” with details on important documents, financial aid sources and information on service members’ continuing salaries.
For families traveling to be at their service member’s bedside, information is included about the military’s invitational travel orders, per diem rates for family members, and a listing of contacts for all Fisher House homes.
Extensive information about the disability evaluation systems, education and employment benefits, health benefits, legal rights and legal assistance, and other federal benefits is provided.
The handbook has a glossary and a state-by-state list of resources for the wounded. Other resources are sprinkled throughout, such as Disabled American Veterans and the Army’s Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline.
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When Wounded Vets Come Home ~ By Barry Yeoman, AARP July & August 2008
As more troops than ever are surviving the fearsome injuries of war, parents are increasingly being thrust into the role of long-term caregivers. |
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Parents of the Fallen ~ usarmy.com
May 05, 2008
BY Elizabeth M. Lorge, contributor to Soldiers Magazine
Lt. Jeffrey Graham was killed in Iraq in February 2004, just seven months after his brother, Kevin, an ROTC cadet, killed himself. |
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Women At Risk: We Also Served ~
By Noonie Fortin (paperback)
Is about women who served our country since before World War II to present day. All branches of the military are included, officers and enlisted personnel, as well as women who volunteered as civilians going to a war zone, those that stayed stateside, and other loved ones. Included are clerks, drivers, heavy equipment operators, nurses, USO and ARC volunteers, and more. These women explain some of the things they did or do in the military or as civilians. They tell us why they volunteered, how their lives were changed, and answer the question, "Would I do it again? More than sixty women are profiled in this book. Their stories are finally being shared-many for the first time.This book is for readers of all ages including students. It will encourage patriotism as you read each chapter. They encourage both the reader and listener to talk more and ask questions about their own family military background. |
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Memories of Maggie - Martha Raye: A Legend Spanning 3 Wars
By Noonie Fortin (paperback) ~ From 1964 to 1973, Martha traveled from camp to camp in isolated areas throughout Vietnam. She would stay “in-country” from four to six months at a time--usually at her own expense--to be with the troops she so dearly loved. She used the nurse’s aide skills she learned back in the 1930s, and surgical techniques she picked up during World War II to help treat the wounded. Whatever her official nursing qualifications, her assistance was often needed and very much appreciated. Her presence, whether as entertainer or as a nurse, helped to make life bearable for so many enlisted troops and officers. |
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| Potpourri of War: Labors of Love Remembered By Noonie Fortin (paperback) ~
Thirty-three years ago on a makeshift stage atop a sand dune at Chu Lai, South Vietnam, Martha Raye brought a couple of hours of America and sanity to a bunch of scared and lonely Marines, Seabees and sailors. After the show Martha and her very small troupe ate the same field rations that we were eating, she walked among us, talked to us, took pictures with us...she brought us a bit of home. I only had one group picture taken with her...but how can one forget those unselfish, loving moments of her? |
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