| Veteran Benefits and Services Apps Now Available Veterans now have a new smart phone tool to help them connect with their benefits and find services that will help them successfully transition from military to civilian life. The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) has released mobile applications (apps) for California veterans and their families. These apps provide any-where, any-time access to information about employment, education, housing, health and other benefits and services available to California veterans. The apps, available for both Android and iPhone devices, detail specific veteran benefits, including eligibility, providers, hours of operation, and contact information. Using GPS technology, the apps provide maps and driving directions to the nearest County Veterans Service Office, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health facility and clinics, and other facilities and organizations that offer services to veterans. “CalVet is very excited about being able to reach and assist veterans in such an immediate and personal way,” said Peter J. Gravett, CalVet Secretary. “Recently-returned veterans are especially savvy when it comes to technology, but these mobile apps are intuitive enough to allow veterans of every era to connect quickly and easily with CalVet and with the benefits they’ve earned.” The CalVet app for DROID devices is can be downloaded for free from the Anroid Market. The app for Apple devices is available for free from any Apple App Store. ————- MilitaryConnection.com is a portal of all things military. We have thousands of pages and hundreds of databases of valuable information and resources. There is something for everyone. All of this is provided free to users. Additionally, we feature all types of Columns like this one to keep you informed. We will post your press releases, special events, newsletters, professional conferences and seminars, reunions, job fairs, and videos to help organizations get out the word. One of the areas of our focus is connecting candidates from the military community with outstanding government and civilian employers. We are well aware that candidates from the military community across the board have a work ethic second to none. They make highly valued employees. MilitaryConnection.com has a multitude of employment resources including a Directory of over 30,000 employers, Job Tips, Columns, our Job Board, Virtual Job Fair and much more. We understand the importance of education. Please check out our new Scholarship Directory featuring thousands of scholarships. When the next tour is back home, it’s on MilitaryConnection.com. |