Hamel VFW #5903
19020 Hamel Rd,
Plymouth, MN 55446
Things To Do If A Vet Dies:
•Contact the Funeral Director of your choice to arrange for interment. If the burial is at Fort Snelling Cemetery, request a Military Funeral and Honor Guard from the National Cemetery of local Post.
• Contact the Pastor of your church to arrange for the services you desire.
• Bring to the Funeral Director, a copy of the Veteran’s discharge, separation notice or DD-214, VA Claim Number, if known, and Veteran’s social security number.
• The Funeral Director will apply for any burial entitlements from the Department of Veterans Affairs toward burial expenses and also the allowance from Social Security for burial.
• The Funeral Director will apply for the flag to drape the casket.
• If the Veteran is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Post Commander should be contacted for the Ritual Service, firing squad, if any, and casket bearers, if needed.
• If the Veteran had G.I. Insurance, contact the County Veterans Service Officer for assistance in completing the forms. If it is commercial insurance, contact an agent of the company that insured the Veteran.
• Spouse should contact Social Security Office to file for benefits that may be available for self and for children.
• The County Veterans Service Officer will assist the spouse and children in obtaining any benefits to which they may be entitled such as, survivors death benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and headstone if burial is in a private cemetery.
Bring to the County Veterans Service Officer the following information when applying for benefits:
1. Certified copy of the deceased Veterans service record (discharge).
2. The Department of Veterans Affairs Claim Number if there is one.
3. Social Security numbers of the deceased Veteran, spouse and dependent children.
4. G.I. Insurance policies, if any.
5. Certified copies of marriage, birth certificates of children and, if any, prior marriages existed, the information regarding when, where, and how dissolved (death or divorce).
6. Certified copy of death certificate of Veteran.
If the claimant resides in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, it may be more convenient to come to the VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS CLAIMS OFFICE, Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Room 184, 1 Federal Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111-4007, phone (612) 726- 1777 or (612) 970-5669 or Fax (612) 726-1633.
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Travel ideas, discounts, and resource Website for the Military Community.
Here is a recently launched a resource offering advice to the military community on travel ideas, discounts, and resources.
Here’s the link – https://upgradedpoints.com/military-veterans-travel-guide/. It is a comprehensive guide to getting recognition for military service in the form of discounts, special offers, and incentives.
TABLE OF CONTENTS of Website
- Travel Organizations for Military Veterans
- Military Veterans Websites for Bookings
- Booking Flights as a Military Veteran
- Booking a Resort Vacation as a Military Veteran
- Military Lodging
- Buying Theme Park Tickets as a Military Veteran
- Booking a Cruise as a Military Veteran
Veterans Business Guide – Empowered Vets:
Our goal is to reach out to veteran organizations all across the country in order to prove online access to veteran resources.
We partnered with organizations to create guides that Veterans actually find helpful and have valuable information on starting a business.
I invite you to check the following guides as I think they’d be helpful resources to the Veterans who go on your page:
Veterans Guide to Small Business – 89% of Veterans surveyed found this helpful.
Veterans Guide to Growing a Business – 85% of Veterans surveyed found this helpful.
*** Here is a helpful guidance on substance abuse and addiction for veterans and families of veterans: *** – https://www.palmerlakerecovery.com/resources/veterans/
While the entire country is facing the plague of substance abuse, this is especially true for the veteran population.
Please seek help. Together we are stronger!
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Mesothelioma Fund
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Mesothelioma Fund offers free services for asbestos cancer patients and their families. Financial assistance is available to help cover treatment costs such as flights, housing, and diagnostic testing. Military veterans are at the greatest risk for developing mesothelioma cancer. We provide free resources on VA benefits for veterans with mesothelioma, and we encourage those that have served in the military to visit our website for more information.
Experiencing a CRISIS?
If you are a Service member or a family of a Service member and are experiencing a crisis, please call 211 or 1-800-543-7709. This is a free, confidential service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in the state of Minnesota.
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Asbestos exposure, a known cause of mesothelioma, was unavoidable for millions of veterans, whether they were deployed overseas or working in the U.S. Up to 30 percent of all diagnosed mesothelioma cases are veterans. Our mission is to help educate all veterans on the dangers of asbestos exposure and to also help provide service members suffering from mesothelioma the most up-to-date and accurate information on treatments, clinical trials and other patient resources. Our goal is to partner with organizations like yours to spread awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure.
Countless veterans are currently suffering from life-threatening illnesses that are a result of exposure to asbestos, a material that was commonly used in hundreds of military applications, products, and ships primarily because of its resistance to fire. Unfortunately, asbestos-related diseases are not always recognized by the VA, which is why we’ve dedicated a portion of our website with information that can assist those affected by asbestos-related diseases in order to help them file for VA benefits.
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U.S. Military Flags
Our military flags are made from DuPont SolarMax nylon.These flags are screen dyed in bright ,vibrant colors and finished heavy duty white headers and brass grommets. Made in the U.S.A.
Our most often used military service flags include Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corp branches. The military flag offering also includes Merchant Marine and Coast Guard with the US Marine flag being the most often ordered and by far the most popular. These groups of military flags are available in several sizes ranging from 2’X3′ to 20’X30′ and even larger sizes as a custom product. The heavy duty nylon and 2 ply polyester military flags are the best for outdoor use and provide users with the assurance of long-lasting durability and beauty. The outdoor flag products are manufactured to exacting specifications, under strict quality control. We design and construct fabrics that are durable in the face of the sun, cold, and rain. Our outdoor flag material is high in tensile strength to withstand wind and harsh weather conditions.
The nylon military flags are the most popular material. The 2 ply polyester will hold up longer in high wind areas but typically cost 30% more to purchase.
To complement your outdoor flag display you might consider one of our indoor parade sets. The Army flags , Navy flags , Air Force flags , Marine Corps flags , Merchant Marine flags and Coast Guard flags can all be provided in 3’x5′ and 4’X6′ sizes. Parade sets include appropriate military parade dress ornament as well as the floor stand, cord and tassel, oak or aluminum pole and gold fringe if requested. The appropriate ornament for the Army flag set is the gold Army spear, Air Force is the silver Army spear, Marine Corps uses the gold Army spear and the Coast Guard and Navy use the gold battle axe.
Also available are our high quality US Flags.
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Plymouth Veterans Memorial
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Minnesota Disabled Veterans Eligible For Free Transit
Minnesota disable veterans are now able to use public transportation throughout Minnesota at no charge. The transit benefit bill was passed by the legislature and signed into law by Gov. Tim Pawlenty this year.
Disabled veterans simply need to show the proper identification to bus operators of any fixed-route service in the state., including Metro Transit and suburban transit providers in Minneapolis/St. Paul area as while regular route services in Duluth, St. Cloud, Rochester, Moorhead, East Grand Forks and Mankato. Also available is the Hiawatha light Rail and The North Star commuter rail line.
VA photo ID’s or any ID’s that state you are service connected. These cards are available at any VA.
Jeremy Wolfsteller Service Officer & Heroes to Hometowns Coordinator/OCW
- The American Legion
- Department of Minnesota
- Email: jwolfsteller@mnlegion.org
- Jeremy.wolfsteller@va.gov
- Telephone 612-467-3849
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans VAHCS
Benjamin Wilson – Case Manager
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans VAHCS, Building 47 One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417
Phone: 612-726-1327
MilitaryOne Source:
Tricare Health insurance & Dental program
www.tricare.mil & www.triwest.com
Military Home Front:
Military Education :
Veterans Linkage Line:
1888-Linkvet (546-5838)