Please call or email us to get connected to subject matter experts and Veterans throughout the Bay Area.
Medical
Navigating the VA medical system can be extremely complicated in the beginning. Our mission is to enhance your ability to get the healthcare you have earned through military service so you are your own expert.
Post 911 has a network of subject matter experts who can give you advice on how to get the best care. As well as veterans who can share their experiences of what health care they needed and how they got it.
Our Recommendations:
- American Legion Service Officers http://www.calegion.org/html/service_officer.html
- Veterans Affairs-Location Tab http://www.va.gov/
- California County Veterans Service Officers http://www.cacvso.org/
Education
Education is paramount in today’s rapidly changing world. The post 9/11 G.I. Bill is providing the opportunity for men and women veterans to get ahead. Post 911 has a network of professionals in multiple fields that can give you a real assessment the most valuable skills you need before entering the market.
Our Recomendations:
- American Legion National resource site for Post - 9/11 G.I. Bill www.legion.org/mygibill
- G.I. Bill-Educational resources tab has info on types of education www.gibill.va.gov
- California Department of Veterans Affairs-Info on state schools and many other benefits www.cdva.ca.gov/newhome.aspx
Vocational
Veterans have a competitive advantage in the business community second only to service disable veterans. There are set-asides specifically for veterans on the federal, state, and prime contracting levels. Post 911 has a network of veterans who are engaged in these ventures.
Our Recomendations:
- Small Business Administration www.sba.gov
- Central Contracting Registration www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx
- Fedbizopps www.fbo.gov
- California Department of Veterans Affairs www.cdva.ca.gov/newhome.aspx
- DISABLED VETERANS BUSINESS ENTERPRISE www.cdva.ca.gov/AboutUs/Default.aspx
Advocacy
If there are any issues that need legislative attention please forward them to:
- Legion Post 911
- Department of California American Legion http://www.legion.org/
- American Legion National Head Quarters http://www.legion.org/
- Other benefits offered by American Legion Head Quarters http://www.legion.org/benefits
