Trusted Resources for Veterans & Military Families
Bookmark this page. Whether you're newly separating, mid-career active duty, or a surviving spouse — the resources below are the ones I recommend most often, and the live news feed keeps you current.
Live News Feed — Veteran Benefits & Military
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LiveNational & Federal Resources
VA.gov — U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The starting point for every benefit you've earned: health care, disability, education, home loans, life insurance, burial, and survivor benefits.
Military OneSource
Free, confidential support 24/7 for active duty, National Guard, Reserve, and immediate family. Counseling, financial coaching, PCS planning, spouse career help.
VA Crisis Line
Free, confidential support for veterans in crisis and their loved ones — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You don't need to be enrolled in VA benefits or VA health care to call.
eBenefits
Self-service portal for managing benefits, accessing your COE, viewing claim status, and printing letters.
VA Caregiver Support Program
For family members and friends caring for a veteran. Includes the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) and General Caregiver Support Services.
Texas-Specific Resources
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC)
The state's official advocate for Texas veterans. Free claims help, employment services, education program approval (Hazlewood Act), women veteran services, and entrepreneur support.
Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB)
Texas-only loan programs for housing, land, and home improvement, plus operation of Texas State Veterans Homes and Cemeteries.
Texas Workforce Commission — Veteran Services
Priority job-placement services and apprenticeships for Texas veterans and eligible spouses through Workforce Solutions offices statewide.
Texas Property Tax Exemption — Disabled Veterans
Partial-to-total residence homestead property tax exemption based on VA disability rating. 100% rated veterans (and qualifying surviving spouses) may receive a full exemption.
Brazos County & BCS-Local Resources
Brazos County Veteran Service Office
Free local-level help filing VA claims, reviewing benefits, and connecting to county-administered veteran resources.
Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center — Temple, TX
The closest full-service VA medical center to Brazos County. Includes the College Station VA Outpatient Clinic for routine and primary care.
Texas A&M Veterans Resource & Support Center
For student veterans, dependents using benefits, and military-connected families on the A&M and Blinn campuses.
Advocacy & Veteran Service Organizations
American Legion
Claims representation, community programs, and the country's largest veteran membership organization. Local Brazos County posts available.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Claims help, scholarships, advocacy, and the VFW's network of accredited service officers — free assistance for any eligible veteran.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Free help filing for VA disability benefits, transportation to VA medical appointments, and employment resources for disabled veterans.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
Advocacy and direct support for the post-9/11 generation of veterans, including the Rapid Response Referral Program.
Wounded Warrior Project
Mental health support, physical health & wellness programs, career counseling, and peer support for post-9/11 wounded warriors and their families.
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Compassionate care, casework, and 24/7 peer support for the families of fallen service members — regardless of cause of death or relationship to the service member.