Missouri Property Tax Exemption for Total Service-Connected Disabled Prisoners of War
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Missouri residents who are former prisoners of war and have a 100% total service-connected disability are eligible for a complete property tax exemption on their homestead. For more information and to apply, please contact the Missouri County Assessor’s Office where the property is located.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
For more information and to apply, please contact the Missouri County Assessor’s Office where the property is located.
Missouri Property Tax Credit for 100% Disabled Veterans
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The Missouri Property Tax Credit gives credit to eligible resident Veterans who have a service-connected 100% disability rating from the VA for a portion of the real estate taxes or rent paid for the year. The credit is for up to a maximum of $750 for renters and up to $1,100 for homeowners who are within the income limits listed below: Renters and part year owners - $27,200 or less for single filers; $29,200 or less for married filing combined; Owned and occupied home for entire year - $30,000 or less for single filers, $34,000 or less for married filing combined; Renters who rent from a…
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How to apply
For more information and to apply, please contact the Missouri County Assessor’s Office where the property is located.
Military retired pay is exempt from Missouri income tax and can be deducted from Missouri adjusted gross income. Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) does not withhold taxes for state or local income tax, but it is reported annually on IRS Form 1099-R. All TSP distributions are subject to state taxes and early distributions may incur higher taxes.
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Military disability retirement pay received as a pension, annuity or similar allowance for personal injury or sickness resulting from active service in the U.S. Armed Forces should not be included in taxable income. Some of the payments which are considered disability benefits include: Disability compensation and pension payments for disabilities paid to Veterans or their families; Grants for homes designed for wheelchair living; Grants for motor vehicles for Veterans who lost their sight or the use of limbs, or; Benefits under a dependent-care assistance program; See for more information.
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How to apply
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DIC is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of service members who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of Veterans whose death resulted from a service-connected injury or disease.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Missouri State Tax Deduction for Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities
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Survivors are authorized a deduction of $47,633 of their annuities for the 2025 tax year. For more information, please contact the Missouri Department of Revenue by calling 573-751-3505, or email income@dor.mo.gov .
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How to apply
For more information, please contact the Missouri Department of Revenue by calling 573-751-3505, or email income@dor.mo.gov .
“VETERAN” Designation on Missouri Driver License or State ID Card
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Missouri offers a “VETERAN designation on Missouri driver licenses and ID cards for honorably discharged Veterans. Veterans are required to provide a copy of discharge documents that indicate they received an honorable discharge. Acceptable documents: DD214; U.S. Uniformed Services ID Card, that shows a discharge status of "Retired" or "Reserve Retired"; VA photo ID card; WD AGO 53, WD AGO 55, WD AGO 53-55, NAVPERS 553, NAVMC 78 PD, NAVCG 553, or DD215; After the designation is added, Veterans are not required to resubmit a verification document. There is no additional cost to add the…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
There is no additional cost to add the indicator; however, the standard new, renewal or duplicate transaction and processing fees will apply. Veterans can apply at any .
Missouri Department of Revenue, Military Driver and Motor Vehicle Benefits
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The Missouri Department of Revenue offers several driver and motor vehicle benefits for service members, family members and Veterans. Renewal of Driver Documents: Missouri allows early renewal of driver licenses, permits, or non-driver licenses for individuals leaving the state or country. An applicant can apply for early renewal at a local license office prior to leaving the state. Missouri allows renewal by mail, email or fax for service members and their dependents. Applicants should submit the to the Missouri Department of Revenue. Submission information and required documentation is…
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How to apply
An applicant can apply for early renewal at a local license office prior to leaving the state. Applicants should submit the to the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Deadline
Titling and Inspections: Service members may authorize another individual to sign the indicating the vehicle is out-of-state and will be inspected within 10 days after returning to Missouri.
Missouri Military and Veterans Specialty License Plates
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The Missouri Department of Revenue offers 54 specialty military license plates to honor the service and sacrifice of Veterans, retired service members, service members and family members. Each plate has specific eligibility and documentation requirements. All license plates may be requested using the . Information regarding eligibility and documentation requirements can be found at the at the bottom of the page at the , under Choose a Design Category and Plate , select Military from the left drop down menu then choose the plate design from the right drop down menu. Acceptable proof of…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Armed Forces; General Orders; Form NGB 22; DD214 or DD215; Current Military ID Card; Applications must be completed, signed, and submitted with copies of required documentation and fee (noted on the front of the application) to: Motor Vehicle Bureau 301 West High Street - Room 370 P.O. Applicants must submit a letter from the VA verifying they were awarded the Medal of Honor.
Missouri offers CDL testing exemptions to eligible honorably discharged Veterans and service members. CDL Military Skills Test Waiver: Missouri allows current and former service members who have military commercial vehicle driving training and experience a waiver of the skills test portion of a CDL license. Applicants must have been regularly employed within one year prior to application in a job requiring operation of a commercial motor vehicle and operated that vehicle for at least the two years immediately prior to separation from the military. This option only allows a waiver of the…
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How to apply
Applicants must have been regularly employed within one year prior to application in a job requiring operation of a commercial motor vehicle and operated that vehicle for at least the two years immediately prior to separation from the military. Applicants must have been regularly employed within one year prior to application in a job requiring operation of a commercial motor vehicle and operated that vehicle for at least the two years immediately prior to separation from the military.
Free Parking for Certain Missouri Veterans and Service Members
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Service members and Veterans who have certain specialty license plates can park their vehicle (weighing less than 6,000 lbs.) for free in metered parking spaces and in parking lots or garages on a Missouri public college or university (does not apply during special event parking). To be eligible Veterans and service members must have the following Missouri License plates: Medal of Honor; Prisoner of War; Purple Heart; Silver Star; Navy Cross; Bronze Star with and without “V” device; Distinguished Flying Cross; Distinguished Service Cross; Air Force Cross; Coast Guard Cross
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Service members and Veterans who have certain specialty license plates can park their vehicle (weighing less than 6,000 lbs.) for free in metered parking spaces and in parking lots or garages on a Missouri public college or university (does not apply during special event parking).
The Missouri Military Award Placard is a removable placard that authorizes free parking for eligible Veterans. Veterans may park their motor vehicle (weighing less than 6,000 pounds) in the following locations: Metered parking spaces (must be approved by local authorities); Parking lot or garage on any Missouri public college or university (does not apply during special event parking); Military Award Placards may be issued to Veterans who received one of the following medals: Distinguished Service Cross; Air Force Cross; Coast Guard Cross; Medal of Honor*; Former Prisoner of War*; Purple…
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Veterans may park their motor vehicle (weighing less than 6,000 pounds) in the following locations: Metered parking spaces (must be approved by local authorities); Parking lot or garage on any Missouri public college or university (does not apply during special event parking); Military Award Placards may be issued to Veterans who received one of the following medals: Distinguished Service Cross; Air Force Cross; Coast Guard Cross; Medal of Honor*; Former Prisoner of War*; Purple Heart*; Silver S
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Service Member and Veteran Benefits
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The MDC offers several benefits for service members and Veterans. A short description of these benefits is listed below: Missouri Resident National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Service Members Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permits: Missouri resident service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been called to federal active duty in the past 12 months are eligible for a reduced cost permit to hunt small game, fish, and trap. This permit is only $5.50 compared to $19 for a regular small game and fishing permit. Service members can apply at the .…
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Missouri Camping Discounts for Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, and their Family Members
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Service members, Veterans and family members of active duty service members are eligible for a $2 per night discount on camping fees year-round at Missouri State Parks. This discount should be asked for at the time of fee payment.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Missouri Wartime Veteran's Survivors Grant Program
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The Missouri Wartime Veteran's Survivors education grant is provided annually to the children and spouses of Veterans whose death or injuries were a result of combat. The total number of students who may receive a grant each year is limited to 25. Students are eligible until they earn a bachelor’s degree. Grant amounts will be for the actual educational cost up to the following amounts: Resident tuition charged at the University of Missouri, Columbia; $2,000 per semester for room and board; $500 for books;
Who qualifies
The Veteran must have been a service member serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001, during a period of armed conflict. The Veteran must have received combat pay tax exclusion exemption, hazardous duty pay, imminent danger pay, or hostile fire pay at the time of injury or death to be eligible. Veterans must have been a Missouri resident when first entering the U.S. Armed Forces or at the time of death or injury and meet one of the following requirements: Died or was injured as a result of combat; Death or injury is the result of an illness or injury that occurred while serving in combat (certified by the VA); Has an 80% service-connected disability rating from the VA that is the result of service in combat; The Veteran’s spouse and children must meet the following requirements to be eligible: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise lawfully p
How to apply
citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise lawfully present in the U.S.; Enrolled or accepted for enrollment at least half-time in a participating college or university; Under 25 years old for Children (through the end of the semester in which they turn 25); Dependent of the Veteran at the time of death or injury or within five years after the injury; Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and meet satisfactory academic progress requirements as defined by the school to continue receiving grants. Studen
The Missouri Returning Heroes Education Act requires Missouri public postsecondary educational institutions to only charge combat Veterans $50 per credit hour for undergraduate degrees and 30% of the cost of tuition and fees for graduate students.
Who qualifies
To be eligible for assistance Veterans must meet the following requirements: Served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces in an area designated as a combat zone after September 11, 2001, for at least 30 consecutive days; Eligible to vote (or to register to vote) in Missouri or a current Missouri resident; Received an honorable discharge; Enrolled in a certificate, undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking program; To be eligible for renewal Veterans must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA each semester. Interested Veterans should contact their educational institution’s financial aid office, or call the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development at 800-473-6757, option 4.
How to apply
Interested Veterans should contact their educational institution’s financial aid office, or call the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development at 800-473-6757, option 4.
Missouri “Operation Recognition” Honorary Diplomas for Wartime Veterans
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Missouri will award honorary high school diplomas to Veterans who left school prior to graduation to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during a time of war. Diplomas may be issued for public or private schools and even for schools that no longer exist.
Who qualifies
Honorary diplomas may be issued to current and former resident Veterans who received an honorable discharge and never completed their high school education. Applicants must submit a completed application and provide a copy of their DD214 or discharge paperwork as proof of eligibility to the Missouri Veterans Commission (forwarding instructions are on the application). Family members may apply for the honorary diploma on behalf of a deceased Veteran. For more information, please call 573-751-3779.
How to apply
Applicants must submit a completed application and provide a copy of their DD214 or discharge paperwork as proof of eligibility to the Missouri Veterans Commission (forwarding instructions are on the application). Family members may apply for the honorary diploma on behalf of a deceased Veteran.
Missouri Residency for Education Purposes for Service Members, Veterans and Family Members
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Missouri offers residency for education purposes for Service members, Veterans and Family members. Exemption from Proof of Residency for Students: Students who move to live with extended Family or in a military Family support community because one or both of their parents are under state or federal active duty orders may attend school in the school district where they are staying. If their parent’s active duty orders end during the school year, the Child may finish the school year in that district. In-State Tuition Eligibility for Discharged Service Members: Honorably discharged Veterans…
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How to apply
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The Missouri Division of Workforce Development has staff located throughout the state to specifically assist Veterans, service members leaving the U.S. Armed Forces and their spouses. LVERs facilitate or help in job placement, accessing needed services, and advocate for Veterans by developing employment opportunities. DVOP Specialists provide case management and develop career and job training opportunities for Veterans, with a special emphasis on Veterans who have service-connected disabilities. All services at Missouri Job Centers are provided free of charge. Services Include: Career and…
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How to apply
Services Include: Career and training guidance through group or individual counseling; Skills assessment; Individual employment plan; Job readiness assessments, including interviews and testing; Referrals to job search tools and training providers; Assistance with resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills; Job placement assistance and job search workshops; Labor market information; Computer assistance and internet access; Online job application assistance; Referrals to jobs, supportive ser
State agencies that administer federally funded employment and training programs for Veterans, are required to give priority to qualified Veterans and their spouse.
Who qualifies
For Veterans to be eligible they must have served at least one day on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge. Active duty for training does not count for this requirement. The spouse or unremarried spouse of the following are also eligible: Veteran who died of a service-connected disability; Service member serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces who is listed for 90 or more days as one of the following: Missing in action; Captured in the line of duty by a hostile force; Forcibly detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government or power; ; Veteran who has a total service-connected disability rating from the VA; Veteran who died while a disability was in existence
How to apply
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Missouri offers Veterans preference when hiring for state employment. When an examination is used to establish eligible applicants honorably discharged Veterans, surviving spouses of Veterans, disabled Veterans or the spouse of a disabled Veteran will receive preference in hiring.
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Missouri Private Employers May Grant Veterans Hiring Preference
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Missouri private employers are authorized to have a Veterans’ preference policy for hiring and promotion of a Veteran, spouse of a disabled Veteran who has a service-connected total and permanent disability, or to a surviving spouse of a deceased Veteran.
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MOSERS members who are Veterans or reserve component service members can purchase up to four years of active duty military service credit for military service that occurred prior to becoming a member. This includes active duty for training. MOSERS members who take military leave to serve on active duty in the U.S. Armed forces and return to their state employment can receive credit for the length of time they are served on active duty. State employees who are called to active duty can continue their life insurance coverage and long-term disability coverage for one year if they continue to…
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Missouri Show-Me Heroes On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program
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Show-Me Heroes offers full timepermanent OJT opportunities to eligible Veterans and their spouses. The Show-Me Heroes program reimburses 50% of the wages of workers hired through the program for up to 1,040 hours. Show-Me Heroes maintains a list of all employers who have signed the pledge to hire a Missouri Veteran and will help Veterans post their resume.
Who qualifies
Most Veterans who are honorably discharged and are within five years of their discharge date or spouses of currently deployed or recently discharged eligible Veterans can participate. For more information and to confirm eligibility contact the nearest or call 888-728-5627.
How to apply
For more information and to confirm eligibility contact the nearest or call 888-728-5627.
Coverage can continue after retirement or separation; Membership in MoNGA is not a requirement to purchase coverage; Payments can be payroll deducted; Multiple coverage options for service members, their spouse and dependents; Coverage available until age 70;
Who qualifies
Missouri National Guard Service members and their dependents are eligible for MoNGA SSLI. For more information, please call 573-200-6835 or email mongahelpsu@gmail.com .
How to apply
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VA Medical Centers in Missouri have a Homeless Veterans Coordinator who can provide information about the services available for homeless Veterans through the VA. Each VA facility is unique, and services vary among each medical center. Homeless Veterans who need assistance after hours, should contact the nearest VA medical center emergency room.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Homeless Veterans who need assistance after hours, should contact the nearest VA medical center emergency room.
Missouri Substitute Addresses for Homeless Veterans
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Homeless Veterans are authorized to use charitable, religious, fraternal, or Veterans organization as a mailing address to receive state or federal assistance. Organizations must meet the following requirements: Purpose of the organization is to provide charitable, religious, fraternal, or Veterans services; Organization has been providing these services for more than 10 years; Organization is willing to be the substitute address for the homeless Veteran
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How to apply
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Missouri has seven nursing homes that provide long-term skilled nursing care at minimal cost to Veterans. 1111 Euclid Cameron, MO 64429 Phone: 816-632-6010 Fax: 816-632-1361 2400 Veterans Memorial Drive Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Phone: 573-290-5870 Fax: 573-290-5909 #1 Veterans' Drive Mexico, MO 65265 Phone: 573-581-1088 Fax: 573-265-5771 1600 S. Hickory Mt Vernon, MO 65712 Phone: 417-466-7103 Fax: 417-466-4040 620 N. Jefferson St. James, MO 65559 Phone: 573-265-3271 Fax: 573-582-5771 10600 Lewis and Clark Boulevard St Louis, MO 63136 Phone: 314-340-6389 Fax: 314-340-6350 1300 Veterans Road…
Who qualifies
To be eligible for admission at a Missouri Veterans Home, the Veteran must meet the following requirements: Meet eligibility requirements for the ; Resident of Missouri for 180 consecutive days immediately prior to application; Physically living in Missouri or proof of ownership of a residential home in Missouri; Not on a sex offender registry; Not have a criminal history including conviction, guilty plea or nolo contendere in any state of a Class A or B felony; Must require 24 hour skilled nursing care; Veterans Home must be able to accommodate the Veteran’s condition; For questions and to start the admissions process, please contact the Admissions Coordinator at the Veterans Home.
How to apply
To be eligible for admission at a Missouri Veterans Home, the Veteran must meet the following requirements: Meet eligibility requirements for the ; Resident of Missouri for 180 consecutive days immediately prior to application; Physically living in Missouri or proof of ownership of a residential home in Missouri; Not on a sex offender registry; Not have a criminal history including conviction, guilty plea or nolo contendere in any state of a Class A or B felony; Must require 24 hour skilled nurs
Missouri has five State Veterans Cemeteries that provide a dignified final resting place for Veterans and their eligible family members. 17357 Stars and Stripes Way Bloomfield, MO 63825 Phone: 573-568-3871 Fax: 573-568-3421 25350 Highway H Waynesville, MO 65583 Phone: 573-774-3496 Fax: 573-774-2160 20109 Business Hwy 13 Higginsville, MO 64037 Phone: 660-362-6111 Fax: 660-362-6112 1479 County Road 1675 Jacksonville, MO 65260 Phone: 660-372-6024 Fax: 660-372-6099 5201 S. Southwood Road Springfield, MO 65804 Phone: 417-823-3944 Fax: 417-823-0252 Each cemetery provides the following services…
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Eligibility requirements for burial at a Missouri State Veterans Cemetery are the same as for VA National Cemeteries. Exact eligibility requirements can viewed at the . The following are the general eligibility requirements: Discharged from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable, or; Died while serving on active duty, or; Served at least 20 years in the National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserves and is eligible for military retired pay (or would have been eligible except their death occurred before age 60), or; Reserve component service members if they were activated for federal service, (active duty for training does not qualify); Spouse and children (burial of dependent children is limited to unmarried children under 21 years old, or 23 years old if a full-time student at an approved educational institution, or a child who develops a lif
How to apply
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Military Funeral Honors is a ceremony paying final respect and gratitude for service to the Nation. The military funeral honors ceremony consists of (at a minimum): Folding and presentation of the American flag; Sounding of Taps; Military Funeral Honors may be provided by any combination of Missouri National Guard Servicemembers, active duty service members, retired service members or Veterans Service Organizations.
Who qualifies
Deceased active and reserve component service members, retired service members, and honorably discharged Veterans are eligible for Military Funeral Honors. Military Funeral Honors are requested through the funeral home and are provided at no cost to the Veteran’s family.
How to apply
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Missouri offers medallions for service members and Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during certain wartime periods. Missouri currently offers the following medallions: World War II - December 7, 1941, through December 31, 1946; D-Day, Jubilee of Liberty – June 6, 1944, through September 30, 1944; Korean War - June 27, 1950, through January 31, 1955; Vietnam War - February 28, 1961, through May 7, 1975; Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm - August 7, 1990, through June 7, 1991; Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn - March 19, 2003, through December 15, 2011;
Who qualifies
Veterans must meet the following requirements to be eligible: Served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during the stated conflict dates; Legal resident of Missouri: At the time of application, or; When they entered or were discharged from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces, or; At the time of their death, or; Served in a unit of the Missouri National Guard regardless of state of residence; ; Service members did not have to serve overseas to be eligible; Received an honorable discharge, or still serving; A surviving spouse, or oldest living survivor may apply for a medallion to be presented posthumously. Applicants are required to provide official documentation as proof of eligibility (DD214, discharge paperwork, etc.). Mail or fax completed applications and required documentation to: Office of the Adjutant General ATTN: Veterans Awards P.O. Box 1808 Jefferson City, Missou
How to apply
Armed Forces during the stated conflict dates; Legal resident of Missouri: At the time of application, or; When they entered or were discharged from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces, or; At the time of their death, or; Served in a unit of the Missouri National Guard regardless of state of residence; ; Service members did not have to serve overseas to be eligible; Received an honorable discharge, or still serving; A surviving spouse, or oldest living survivor may apply for a medallion
The Missouri Attorney General’s DEFENDERS Program provides free legal assistance to service members and their dependents for certain legal matters. Additionally, DEFENDERS helps service members, and their families find and retain affordable and qualified legal counsel. Defenders provides: Referrals to attorneys providing free representation for claims under the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA); Fights predatory business practices targeting military communities; Educational presentations on military consumer…
Who qualifies
To be eligible for DEFENDERS services, service members must meet the following qualifications: Active and reserve component service members stationed in Missouri; Missouri resident service members stationed outside of Missouri (court, jurisdiction or venue for the legal issue must be in Missouri); Service members in the inactive reserves (IRR) are not eligible for DEFENDERS services
How to apply
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