NAVY Wounded Warriors

The Beacon

The Navy Safe Harbor Foundation provides an online newsletter in the spirit of President Ronald W. Reagan. President Reagan and Vice President George H.W. Bush, whom both served during World War II, elevated the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to cabinet level on 25OCT1988. The Beacon, a newsletter supporting Navy Wounded Warriors, including; Active-Duty Members, Veterans, Reserves and Retirees, provides links to a wide-array of corporations, organizations, and programs which go above and beyond the call of duty.

Learn more about President Ronald W. Reagan at the University of Texas Presidential Library

Although the Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor program is unable to support those wounded in combat operations prior to 2001, honorably-discharged combat veterans are urged to become an active-member of a Congressionaly-chartered Veteran Service Organization (VSO). VSO's include, but are not limited to; Military Order of the Purple Heart, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., Blinded Veterans Association, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Military Officers Association of America, Paralyzed Veterans of America, AMVETS, The American Legion, and with the State Department of Veterans Affairs. The United States House Committee on Veterans' Affairs provides a list of Congressionally-chartered Veterans Service Organizations dating back to 1879.

USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76 Peace through Strength

The Plymouth colony first cared for veterans beginning in 1636. Three hundred and seventy-seven years later, the United States continues to provide the best possible care for Sea Service Warriors. The Navy Safe Harbor Foundation serves at the tip of the sword in response to caring for Navy Wounded Warriors. The Navy Wounded Warrior - Safe Harbor is the Navy's lead organization for coordinating the non-medical care of wounded, ill, and injured Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, and their families. Learn more about resources supporting Navy Wounded Warriors.

OEF/OIF combat Veterans can receive cost free medical care for any condition related to their service in the Iraq/Afghanistan theater for five years after the date of their discharge or release. Enroll in VA health care today!

180 Day Dental Benefit — OEF/OIF combat Veterans may be eligible for one-time dental care — but you must apply with 180 days of your separation date from active duty.

Find Family Support at Vet Centers — If you have served in ANY combat zone, local Vet Centers can help you and your family with readjustment counseling and outreach services — for free.

Going Back to School — VA pays benefits to eligible Veterans, reservists and active duty service members to support your continuing education goals, including for on-the-job training, apprenticeships and non-college degree programs. Learn about the Post 9/11 GI Bill today.

Finding a Job — You've served your country, now you are ready for a new challenge. What do you want to do next? Get help finding and securing a job, browse career opportunities, or learn more about working at the VA.

How Do I Get Help — Am I eligible? VA regional offices can help you with completing and filing the right VA forms. Find out where your local VA OEF/OIF Team is located.