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The Veteran Buddy Link, created by Together We Served, has over 2.4 million veterans listed in its directory. And you’re invited to join them.
The Buddy Link’s purpose is clear right on the front page: “Veterans take care of each other, and no veteran should ever feel alone.” And once you join, you’ll be able to hook up with other veterans in your area.
To register you only need to add your name, email address and branch of service. Then, if you like, you can add a little info about why you want to connect with other veterans in your area. Once you do that, an email will go out to the veterans around you in the same ZIP code.
Take a look at the site at togetherweserved.com/buddylink. From the main menu you can find the unit directory (158,000 units included so far), military photos, places to honor and remember veterans and, best of all, the veteran locator. If you want to get an idea of the site before you sign up, take a look at the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/togetherweserved) or the Instagram page (www.instagram.com/togetherweserved), which is broken down by branch of service.
From the very beginning (2003), Together We Served’s goal has been to help veterans reconnect with other veterans they’ve served with and to post photos (937,000 so far) and memories for others to see. Especially appreciated is the service recognition plaque that you can create with your badges, insignia and ribbon rack on a printable graphic you can frame.
We won’t have another official Buddy Check until October, but there’s no need to wait until then to hook up with veterans around you. And if you’ll want to participate in the Buddy Check in October, don’t wait until the last minute. You’ll need to do a bit of peer-to-peer training (watching a 34-minute video) before then. At that point, your mission will be to reach out to 10 other veterans and be sure they’re doing OK.
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