Memberships & Organizations

Browse membership and organization benefits available to military-connected families. Placeholder copy not final.

14 benefits

AFAS

AFAS: Air Force Aid Society Emergency Grants

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: Free Airport Lounge Access for All Military

USO operates 200+ free lounges at major airports + military installations + downrange.
free
Active DutyVeteranRetireeDependent
Editorial
ASYMCA Military Spouse Writing

ASYMCA Military Spouse Writing Program: Free Creative Writing Cohort

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 Program

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

DAV: Free Transportation to VA Medical Appointments

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

Hire Heroes USA Volunteer Corps: Coach Other Vets, Build Your Own Network

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: Free Local Chapter Community Programs

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: National Military Family Association (Free Membership)

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

CT DVA Office of Advocacy and Assistance: Free Benefits Claim Help

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+ Membership: Veteran Discount Portal with Travel Cash and Partner Savings

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

County Veteran Service Officers (CVSO): Free Claims Assistance

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

"Support the Troops" License Plate: Annual Fee Supports VFW and American Legion

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

Maine Veterans' Services Officers: Free Claims Assistance Statewide

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 State Veterans Service Office: Free Claims Assistance

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