The US Department of Veteran's Affairs represents all veterans of all services, war or peace
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Donald N. Warnke has written: 'Wisconsin's veterans home compared with veterans homes in other states' -- subject(s): Soldiers' homes, Statistics, Wisconsin, Wisconsin. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
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Source: Department of Veterans Affairs "If their spouse had retired with benefits, they would continue to receive the ability to access military health care and shop on military bases, as well as receive some portion of their spouses' retirement pay. " * In June 2002 the Dept. of Veterans Affairs estimated about 14 surivors left in the USA. May do more some more research but this is "augmentation" of other current research.
The Dept of Veterans Affairs maintains a list going back to the revolutionary war. You can also ask a wise old man at your local American Legion Lodge - those guys know everything.
An attorney or internal affairs. DO NOT talk to the police about it.
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The US Dept of Veteran's Affairs used to have a: Department of Veterans Affairs VA REGIONAL OFFICE Attention; HELPLINE 400 South 18th Street St. Louis, MO 63103 And they "used" to publish an "Agent Orange Review" which was sent out to veterans, up until the beginning of the 21st century. The VA's Agent Orange hotline may or may not still be valid: 1-800-749-8387.
The fourteen executive departments are (in order of creation): State Treasury Interior Justice Homeland Security Agriculture Commerce Labor Defense Health and Human Service Housing and Urban Development Transportation Energy Education Veterans Affairs
You could look in the phone book for the American Legion or the VFW or State Veteran's services or the national guard or an office of the US dept. of veteran's affairs or a veteran's hospital. State or county social services may be able to help. Local army or navy recruiters may be able to help. Most adults know some veterans, I think. A college ROTC officer would undoubtedly know some veterans.
There are several types of government loans and the requirements would vary for each type: FHA, VA and RHS Loan Programs. FHA loans have lower down payment requirements and are easier to qualify than conventional loans. VA loans are guaranteed by U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. It allows veterans and service persons to obtain home loans with easier loan terms, usually without a down payment. The Rural Housing Service of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture guarantees loans for rural residents with low closing costs and no downpayment.