This past week April Clipper with Military OneSource shared with our volunteers the variety of resources offered through this service such as confidential nonmedical counseling and a peer to peer program for veterans or active duty members. Click here to view the full length call notes and click here to access April's presentation. PRESENTATION SUMMARY: Michigan OneSource is funded by the Department of Defense. You can connect 24/7 and get a live person to speak with at 1-800-342-9647. Options to connect include call in, live chat, or online. Military OneSource provides support to the total force, which includes active duty, National Guard and Reserve Component service members and their immediate family members, including spouses, children or anyone legally responsible for a service member’s children during a time of separation or deployment are eligible, regardless of activation. The website includes links to information, tools, programs, and services to support military service members and their families, especially during time of deployment. As a parent, extended family member or friend of a service member, you may have questions on how you can best support your service member. You can access Military OneSource online for information and articles for many of the challenges you may be experiencing. EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Benton Harbor Veteran Town Hall at the Capitol on July 30th, 2017. Contact staff for more details. Job Posting for a Veteran Services Officer in Macomb County, salary is $34,410 - $40,482 annually. The job posting closes tomorrow, 7/20 at 5:00 pm. Click here to learn more about the position and how to apply. Michigan National Guard Family Programs have launched a Facebook page with employment opportunities for military members and veterans. The employment page posts up to date opportunities throughout the state of companies looking to hire veterans. Click here to access their page. Lastly, please remember to submit your interaction drill/event, or No Activity logs by clicking here. Thank you for all that you do! The Buddy-to-Buddy Team
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