Memberships & Organizations
Browse membership and organization benefits available to military-connected families. Placeholder copy not final.
14 benefits
AFAS
Air Force Aid Society provides emergency interest-free loans and outright grants to Air Force / Space Force active-duty, Guard/Reserve on Title-10, retirees, and their dependents…free
Dependent
Official program
USO
USO operates 200+ free lounges at major airports + military installations + downrange.free
Active DutyVeteranRetireeDependent
Editorial
ASYMCA Military Spouse Writing
The Armed Services YMCA runs an annual Military Spouse Writing Program, free, structured cohort of 6-12 months for military spouses to develop creative writing skills (essays, fiction, memoir, journalism).free
VeteranActive DutyRetiree
Official program
Blue Star
Blue Star Families' Bilingual Talent Summer (formerly Verano Bilingüe) is a 5-year-old free program for bilingual military spouses focused on career networking, professional…free
VeteranActive DutyRetiree
Official program
DAV
Disabled American Veterans operates a national fleet of free transportation vans to ferry veterans (any rating, even unrated) to VA medical appointments.free
Retiree
Editorial
Hire Heroes USA Volunteer Corps
After Hire Heroes USA helps a vet / spouse land a role, many return as volunteer coaches helping the next cohort transition.VeteranDependentRetiree
Official program
Blue Star
Blue Star Families (BSF) operates ~40 local chapters across major military communities providing free in-person social events, professional-development workshops, mental-health…free for active-duty
Active DutyVeteranRetireeDependent
Official program
NMFA
NMFA is the nation's leading nonprofit for military family advocacy + direct programs.FREE
Active DutyVeteranRetireeDependent
Official program
CT DVA Office of Advocacy and Assistance
Connecticut's DVA Office of Advocacy and Assistance (OA&A) employs accredited Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) in all five congressional districts who help veterans and their…Free
VeteranDependent
State source
WeSalute+
WeSalute (formerly Veterans Advantage) is a membership program giving verified military members, veterans, retirees, Guard, Reserve, and their families access to hundreds of discounts from national brands.50% off
VeteranActive DutyRetiree
Official program
County Veteran Service Officers
Every Indiana county has a certified County Veteran Service Officer available to help veterans and their families apply for state and federal benefits at no charge.free
VeteranDependent
State source
"Support the Troops" License Plate
Kansas residents can purchase a "Support the Troops" license plate at standard registration fees plus a $25 annual support fee.Veteran
State source
Maine Veterans' Services Officers
The Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services (MBVS) provides free, accredited Veterans' Services Officers (VSOs) at offices across Maine who help veterans and families navigate VA…free
VeteranActive DutyDependent
Federal .gov
Nebraska State Veterans Service Office
Nebraska veterans and their families can work with state-employed Veterans Service Officers at no cost to file VA benefits claims, appeals, and access other federal and state benefits.Free
VeteranDependent
State source