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A wide range of resources to help support you and your family.
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Top 100 Places That Offer Military Discounts

We honor our servicemen and women who go to exemplary heights to keep us safe. In an attempt to extend this gratitude and encourage our men and women in the military, several companies and stores offer coupons and discounts for the military, both veterans and those still in service. To be granted these veteran discounts and many more services, you will, in most cases, be required to show your valid military ID as proof. So, make sure you have yours secured and kept handy. Check out the list of the top places you can get discounts for military personnel.


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***From CMSAF Wright***
 
Teammates,
Taking care of our Airmen and their families is our top priority.  To demonstrate our support, the Air Force launched the MyAirForceBenefits website Caution-https://www.myairforcebenefits.us.af.mil.
 
This is an official military benefits website for the Air Force and offers Airmen and their families the tools to plan, budget and prepare for retirement, separation, deployment, re-enlistment, and survivor support. These benefits are available to all Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve Airmen and families to include Federal and State/Territory benefits, as well as a Resource Locator for all Air Force installations.
 
In addition to the website, MyAirForceBenefits provides a full-time help desk with live operators ready to answer benefits-related questions. Regardless of status (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Veteran, or Retiree), Airmen and their families can call 888-721-2769 to speak to a benefits specialist.  The help desk operators are available to answer phone calls Monday – Friday, 0900-1700, EST or via email at AFPC.DP0BB.MyAirForceBenefits@us.af.mil.
 
Airmen of all components can utilize MyAirForceBenefits calculators and benefit libraries to help prepare for the future. There are many of up-to-date benefits organized as federal and state fact sheets which can assist Airmen and their families with life changing decisions, such as where to live after retirement and survivorship planning. Additionally, the benefit libraries include information on taxes, education, spousal employment, professional licensure, hunting and fishing licenses, and much more!
 
The MyAirForceBenefits retirement calculator projects monthly personalized retired pay based on future rank and retirement date. Survivor Benefit Premium (SBP) calculations and Survivor estimates are included to ensure your family is taken care of in the event of your death on active duty or inactive duty for training. The SBP calculator shows lump sum payments, income streams, education benefits for your family, capturing changes over time to allow detailed survivorship planning.
 
Please share this resource with your installations – Caution-https://www.myairforcebenefits.us.af.mil. Let MyAirForceBenefits help our Airmen and their families prepare!
 
– Sent on behalf of CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright

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ACTIVE DUTY, VETERAN AND MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE LINKS

  • Career-Related Resources for our Veterans
  • The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing
  • Step-by-Step Guide to the VA Loan Process
  • VA Home Loan Calculator
  • How to Use a Relocation Calculator
  • How Much Do Home Packing Services Cost?
  • Moving Companies That Offer Military Discounts
  • Checklist for Getting Your House Ready to Sell
  • Find Family Services and Resources Near You
  • Military Buddy Finder from VetFriends.com
  • Veteran Healthcare Resources
  • How Do Medicare, Medicaid & VA Military Benefits Differ?
  • Military Veteran's Travel Guide: https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/military-veterans-travel-guide/​
  • Guide to Senior Veteran Benefits: https://www.mycaringplan.com/blog/senior-veterans-benefits
  • MY AIR FORCE BENEFITS WEBSITE: https://www.myairforcebenefits.us.af.mil/
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  • The Military Dad: Dealing with Deployment 
  • 10 Financial Tips to Do Before You Deploy
  • Constant Contact: How Much Is Too Much During Deployments? 
  • 7 Medicare Facts Every Veteran Should Know 
  • You’ve Earned It: These Grants Can Help Disabled Veterans
  • The Veteran's Guide to Creating a Peaceful At-Home Atmosphere After Returning Home​
  • The Military Separation Guide for Active Duty Personnel: An Overview of What You Should Know Before You Leave Military Service
  • ​Mental Health Resources for our Veterans Families
  • Ways to Keep a Relationship Strong During Deployment and Separation
  • Crucial Components to Highly Effective Deployment Communication
  • International Phone Plan Options During Overseas Deployment
  • Military Care Package Ideas: What To Put In A Care Package
  • Post-Deployment Adjustments Military Couples Face
  • FREE Mesothelioma Guide: https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/

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