Empowering veterans through camaraderie and connection. We create a welcoming space and tools for veterans to socialize, access support, and engage in activities that promote well-being. Through events, outings, and helpful services, we foster a strong network where veterans can find a listening ear, practical assistance, and a renewed sense of community.
Mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
In the past our Military relied on asbestos in various settings, including buildings, vehicles, aircraft, and ships due to its low cost, availability, fireproofing and heat-resistant properties. Consequently, veterans have a higher incidence of mesothelioma, with nearly one-third of cases being diagnosed in this group. Late-stage diagnosis is common due to the rapid spread and delayed symptom development.
The greatest use of asbestos in the military occurred between about 1930 and 1980.
Even after asbestos use stopped, service members risked exposure. It took years to remove or safely enclose asbestos.
VETERANS OF THE U.S. MILITARY – STAY CONNECTED FOR LIFE!
This is the LARGEST U.S. MILITARY VETERAN DIRECTORY with 2,357,345 VETERAN MEMBERS
This website is for all those who served in the U.S. Military. Here is where you can reconnect with your former brothers and sisters-in-arms, share in the camaraderie of other Veterans, and preserve a record of your military service that will live on for future generations.
They have both free and paid memberships. With your membership, you fill out the information about where, and when you served. The units you served with, your mos, and they will find others who served with you. You get lists of members, so you can connect with those you want to.
If you use the QR code, I get credit when you join! At you own judgement and discretion.
You can also get a free plaque, like the one above. I still have information to enter, and it seems so long ago…
Get copies of your service records
get hem emailed to you from the national archives.
it will take you to the page where you place your request!
Note: the file will be password protected. You will get an email with the password. Remove the password, or keep it where you can find it for future use.
WHAT IS RALLYPOINT?
RallyPoint, (rallypoint.com) is the premiere digital platform for the military community to come together and discuss military topics both socially and professionally. Our members include military servicemembers, veterans, family members, caregivers, survivors, and supporters of those in uniform.
RallyPoint connects members and provides tools to succeed along their entire lifetime journey – from recruit through retirement and beyond. Members build peer to peer relationships across branches, generations, and conflicts forged by the common bond of service. Within the community, members can build their professional network, ask questions, share photos and stories, connect with members in a secure environment, and explore educational and career opportunities.
MISSION:
To help all members of the military community lead more successful and fulfilling lives.
VISION:
The platform that digitally connects the military community, enabling a lifetime of support.
With great appreciation to all the families who wait now, or have waited,
and faithfully support active military and veterans!
Founded By P.J. Swain 2022
In memorial to Robert W. Barrows
and all of those no longer with us!
A note to our visitors
This website has updated its privacy policy in compliance with changes to European Union data protection law, for all members globally. We’ve also updated our Privacy Policy to give you more information about your rights and responsibilities with respect to your privacy and personal information. Please read this to review the updates about which cookies we use and what information we collect on our site. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our updated privacy policy.
To get a D. O. D. Identification card
All links are to outside pages.
If you right click on the link and choose open in new tab, it will not disrupt the popup page.
Then simply click on the appropriate tab to return to the popup!
To exit the popup click on the red x in the upper right corner.
The popup may be reopened at any time simply by clicking on the button on the web page.
There are quite a number of Ids to pick from, But if you scroll down the page the one you want for yourself is the one labeled:
U.S. Department of Defense / Uniformed Services
Sponsor Identification and Privilege Card
To the right of the listings and the picture you will find the list of eligible people to receive the card.
Here is the list:
-Retired members entitled to retired pay
-Members of the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL)
-Members of the Permanent Disability Retired List (PDRL)
-Retired members of the Reserves and National Guard
-Medal of Honor recipients
-100% Disabled Veterans
-Former members in receipt of retired pay
-Transitional Health Care Member (TAMP)
-Full-time paid United Service Organizations (USO) personnel when serving OCONUS
-United Seaman’s Service (USS) Personnel OCONUS
-Officers and Crews of MSC vessels deployed to foreign countries
-Other benefits-eligible categories as described in DoD policy
Getting your Uniformed Services ID (USID) Card
No matter what type of USID Card you receive, you must follow all three steps listed below:
Step 1: Sponsorship & Eligibility
In order to receive a USID Card, you must be or have a sponsor. For example, if you are a Reserve or retired Service member, you are a sponsor; if you are a dependent, an active duty or retired Service member will be your sponsor.
Step 2: Registration & Enrollment
All potential cardholders must register in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). To do this, you will need to complete a DD Form 1172-2.
If you are a dependent, an active duty or retired Service member must take action to register you in DEERS with the required eligibility documents. Your sponsor may need to complete parts of the DD Form 1172-2. For more information on eligibility documents, review the Pre-Arrival Checklist.
If you are a sponsor, you must bring two forms of ID in original form. At least one form of ID must be a valid State or Federal government-issued picture identification (for example, passport, driver’s license, or current DoD ID card).
If you are a dependent, you must provide a completed DD Form 1172-2 and two forms of ID in original form. The DD Form 1172-2 must be:
(1) Digitally signed and submitted using RAPIDS Self Service (available for sponsors with a CAC). Although not required for ID card issuance, dependents may bring a printed copy of the digitally signed and submitted form;
(2) Signed by your sponsor in front of the Verifying Official at the RAPIDS Site;
(3) Signed by your sponsor and notarized. A wet or digital signature is acceptable; or
(4) Signed using a general Power of Attorney. A wet or digital signature is acceptable.
While at a RAPIDS Site, expect to have your picture taken.