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Assistance for Active Duty Servicemembers

We’re here to assist our Active Duty Servicemembers with getting the help and information they need.
Below are some common services that are accessed by Active Duty Servicemembers.
For more information please call one of our benefits advisors at (215) 686-3256.

We have organized services based on which level of government they are available from.
Please click on any of the titles below to view their service offerings.

Services available from the City/County

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE IN STATE CIVIL SERVICE

Learn about how Veterans receive additional benefits in recognition of their military service when they pass civil service examinations required for appointment to employment positions covered by the State’s Merit System.
Philadelphia Real Estate Tax Credit for Active Duty Military

The Tax Credit for Reserve and National Guard Members Called to Active Duty is also referred to as the Active Duty Tax Credit. This credit excuses reserve military service members from paying Philadelphia property taxes while they are called to active duty outside of Pennsylvania.

Services Available from the Federal Government

VA Home Loans

Find out how Service members, Veterans, and eligible surviving spouses can apply for a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs.
Forever G.I. Bill

Learn how you can get help paying for your education.
G.I. BILL COMPARISON TOOL

Learn about the different options available to help pay for your education.
VA Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI)

SGLI is a program that provides low-cost term life insurance coverage to eligible Servicemembers.
VA Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI)

FSGLI is a program that provides term life insurance coverage to the spouses and dependent children of Servicemembers insured under SGLI
VA Health Benefits for Returning Servicemembers

Your service has earned your access to enhanced VA health care benefits. In order to take advantage of these benefits, OEF/OIF/OND Veterans need to enroll in VA’s health care system.
U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment

Get one on one assistance with your job search, explore careers, and find job training.
FTC Military Consumer Protection Site

Military Consumer empowers active duty and veteran servicemembers to protect agains fraud make better-informed decisions when managing your money.
U.S Army Social Media Scam Prevention Guidelines

Guidance, education and training to protect yourself against scams and learn online etiquette.
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

The full range of veterans health resources and information is available here.
VETERANS HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION PUBLICATIONS

Access publications about VHA resources and programs.
VA BURIAL ALLOWANCE

Find information on the VA Burial Allowance and how to apply .
NATIONAL CEMETARIES

A list of national cemetaries across the country.
STATE VETERANS CEMETARIES

A list of state cemetaries for veterans.
REQUEST MILITARY RECORDS

Information on how to request your military records.

Additional Resources

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Assistance for Active Duty Servicemembers

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE IN STATE CIVIL SERVICE

Philadelphia Real Estate Tax Credit for Active Duty Military

VA Home Loans

Forever G.I. Bill

G.I. BILL COMPARISON TOOL

VA Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI)

VA Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI)

VA Health Benefits for Returning Servicemembers

U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment

FTC Military Consumer Protection Site

U.S Army Social Media Scam Prevention Guidelines

VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

VETERANS HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION PUBLICATIONS

VA BURIAL ALLOWANCE

NATIONAL CEMETARIES

STATE VETERANS CEMETARIES

REQUEST MILITARY RECORDS

BBB Military Line Consumer Information Program

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Veterans Crisis Hotline
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or text 838255

National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

Help for
Homeless Veterans
1-877-424-3838

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Assistance for Active Duty Servicemembers

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Are you a Family Member or Caregiver?

Are you a Veteran?

Need Help?

Veterans Crisis Hotline 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) or text 838255

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Help for Homeless Veterans 1-877-424-3838

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Are you a
Family Member
or Caregiver?

Are you a
Veteran?

Veterans Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
or text 838255

National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

Help for
Homeless Veterans
1-877-424-3838