Support Links
- Air Force
- Army
- Coast Guard
- Marines
- Navy
- General Military
- Government
- How Others are Saying Thank You
- Other
- Social Services
Air Force Links
- Air Force BRAC Links - Virginia (& other states)
- Air Force Reserve Command
- Air Force Reserves Benefits & Education
- Air Force Reserves Facts & Information
- Air Force Reserve Family Readiness
- Air Reserve Personnel Center - Denver
- Robert W. Henson Family Support Center Seymour Johnson AFB, NC
Army Links
- Army Family Readiness Group (FRG)
- Army National Guard
- Ft AP Hill, VA
- Ft Belvoir, VA
- Ft Eustis, VA
- Ft Lee, Virginia
- My Army Life Too
- Offical News & Information of the US Army Reserve
- Virginia National Guard
- Virginia Army National Guard
- 29th Infantry Division Association
Coast Guard Links
- Coast Guard 5th District
- Coast Guard Exchange System & MWR
- Coast Guard Reserve
- Princeton Review - The Coast Guard Reserve
- Light Houses in VA - operated by the Coast Guard
Marine Links
- Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA
- Marine Corps Camps
- Marine Corps Transition Assistance Program - Marine for Life
- Marine for Life Website
Charlottesville@M4L.usmc.mil email address Richmond@M4L.usmc.mil email address
Roanoke@M4L.usmc.mil email address
VirginiaBeach@M4L.usmc.mil email address
- Marine for Life Website
Navy Links
- Commander Navy Reserve Force
- Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, VA
- Navy Exchanges in VA
- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA
- Naval Reserve Personnel Center - New Orleans
- Naval Station Norfolk, VA
- Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA
- Naval Weapons Center, Yorktown, VA
General Military Links
- Army and Air Force Exchange System (AAFES)
- Defense Commisary Agency (DeCa)
- Defense Information Services Agency (DISA) (DSN Directory)
- Coast Guard Exchange System & MWR
- Military.com All the benefits of Service
- Military Connection
- My Pay Web Service brought to you by DFAS - it allows you to manage your pay information, leave and earning statements, W-2s and more.
- Navy Exchange (NEX)
- New Service Members Civil Relief Act
- The Insider Reserve & Guard Benefits
- America's Military and You - Virginia Facts and Figures - Public Outreach
- Armed Forces Vacation Club
- Base Realignment & Closings (BRAC)
- DoD Transition Portal for Military Transitioners
- Military Press Online - News & Resources for military persons and veterans.
- Military Pay Charts
- Military Bases in Virginia
- Military Installation Guide - by service
- Multi-Component Family Support Network
- Virginia's Military Re-sources
- Veterans Resource Central Supporting those who serve
- Graham Vows Fight to Open Tricare to all Reservists
- Tricare Online -- for your medical benefits
- Tricare Provider Directory - locate a medical facility, lab or doctor
- Tricare Information Line 1-888-363-2273
- Tricare Service Center (South) 1-800-444-5445
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC to Close
- Veterans Health Benefits & Services
- 2005 VA Health Income and Other Benefits
- GI Bill Website
- National Association of States Veterans Affairs (NASDVA)
- Persons Eligible for Burial in a VA Cemetary
- VA Home Loan
- Veterans Administration 1-800-827-1000
- Veterans Administration Survivors Benefits
- Veterans Benefits Association U.S Dept of Veterans Affairs
- Veterans in Business
- U.S. Veterans Resource
Government Links
- Department of Defense Job Search
- Department of Defense Resource Locator
- Military Leave (FEMA Library)
- The White House (issues, news and more)
- US Department of Defense
- US Department of Defense Federal Voting Assistance Program
- US Department of Defense weblinks to Guard & Reserves
- Virginia Citizen-Soldier Support Council
How Others are Saying Thank You Links
- Any Soldier - To sign up for sponsoring soldier care packages for theater
- American Forces Information Services Postal Service Offers Free Shippping Materials to Military Families - free shipping/packing materials for shipping to troops
- Blue Star Moms Airfair - lowest airfare available.
- Blue Star Moms - free care packages.
- Blue Star Mothers of America - Airline discounts for R & R.
- Books for Soldiers - free books, DVD's, CD's.
- Military Family Network Community Connection Forum - free bible, Christian video, and book for spouse/family members of deployed troop.
- Military Mom's - free care packages (your family member signs up to have sent to you).
- Operation AC - free air conditioners/heaters.
- My Little Mailbox - free mail/gifts sent to children of deployed soldiers.
- Operation Hero Miles - free air travel for Emergency Leave, and for the family members of injured soldiers to travel to Medical facility.
- Operation HomelinkFree computers for spouses or parents of deployed soldier in ranks E1 - E5.
- Operation Military Pride - free care packages.
- Operation Shoebox - free shoebox care package.
- Prayer Central - Daily Troop Watch - daily prayer and scriptures.
- Soldier's Angels - get adopted to receive stuff.
- Subscriptions for Soldiers - Free magazine subscriptions, up to 3 choices, for deployed military.
- Treats for Troops - free gifts and care packages.
- Treat the Troops Inc. - free cookies.
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Official WebsiteOperation Uplink - Free phone cards.
Other Links
- America Supports You Spotlighting what Americans are doing in support of the military
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America Military Partnership - Mission Youth Outreach
- Operation Proud Partners "OPP makes the Boys and Girls Club of America out-of-school programs and youth development opportunities available to military-connected youth living in nearby civilian communities"
- Partners for Youth Army Youth Development Project
- Freedom Calls Foundation Deploying state of the art technology to keep our troops in Iraq in touch with their families
- Let's Say Thanks in support of our troops - send a free postcard to a troop in IRAQ
- Military Living
- National Veterans Training Institute Helps Veterans secure employment!
- Operation Hero for Hire sponsored by careerbuilder.com for Veterans
- Operation Military Pride Proudly supporting deployed service members since 1995
- Our Military Kids Recognizing the children of deployed National Guard and Reserve Military
- Reuniting with your loved one. Helpful advice for families. Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
- Salute our Services They serve to protect. We serve to connect.
- VA Dept of Education The Home Front: Virginia Public Schools and Children of the Military
- 2/320 Regiment (un)Official Fan Site--2nd Battelion 320th Regiment from Beaver, WV
- What you should know. A guide for US Military Calling Home.
Social Service Links
- American Red Cross - Central Virginia Chapter
- America's Second Harvest (The Nations Food Bank Network)
- Boys & Girls Club of Roanoke to inspire & enable all young people
- Commonwealth of VA Governments Services listing of how to find requested services through the government
- Family & Work Life Resources at Virginia Tech
- Project Warm (Roanoke Valley)
- Resources - Agencies Providing Assistance with Utility Bills
- Roanoke Valley United Way - Where to go for help
- Roanoke VA Government Parks & Recreations - programs for youth
- Roanoke VA Government Social Services
- The Salvation Army in Virginia
- Virginia State Information & Referral System
Our Services at Military Family Support Centers, Inc.
Military Family Support Centers, Inc. is an information based center. We are dedicated to helping the families left behind while our military serves. Our most important skill is we will listen We know the burden placed on a family physically, financially and mentally when a family member is deployed. We will provide:
- Information Clearinghouse - for military and civilian programs and benefits
- Telecommunications Support - free long distance and broadband Internet access
- Home/Car Repair Assistance - reduced or no cost repairs made by qualified Center volunteers
- Playroom-where children can entertain themselves while Mom or Dad are at Salem Pantry
- Collaboration with Local Charities to provide food and clothing
- Transportation Assistance
- Counseling - budgeting/therapy and legal
- Limited In-House Baby Supplies and Canned Goods.
- Medical Insurance Assistance (Tricare)
Military Family Support Centers, Inc. will:
Inform: Reserve Component families - Many family members are unsure where to find information due to the limited resources available in the local military armories and Reserve centers. This Center will be a clearinghouse for both service-specific military, and general civilian, information, provided with the assistance of friendly volunteers.
Community—Increasing community awareness of the needs of these families, those who serve as the first line of defense for our activated service men and women.
Enable: Overcoming obstacles to connect public support to private needs (support & services like home and auto repair, donations of new and used household goods, transportation of individuals and donations, etc.)
Enhancing family communications through technology (free Internet access).
Collaborate: Working through and with other charities, groups and individuals to satisfy needs in a non-competitive & non-threatening way.
Coordinating /collaborating with multi-service Family Assistance Coordinators to surface needs and find common support approaches.
Socialize: The Center hopes to serve as a casual meeting place for families, volunteers and donors, hosting social encounters, support groups and Military Family Readiness and Support Group meetings.
Please Contact the Military Family Support Centers at our office if you are (or know of) a deployed military member or their family who needs assistance.

