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  • F.A.Q: Veterans and Military Retirees

    This group addresses questions regarding military veterans and retirees who are interested in participating in the VBOtp. This section also addresses questions regarding resources available to veterans and retirees.

    1. I'm retired military, can I participate in an onsite Introduction to VBOtp Briefing?
    2. Is there a special VBO Training Program for Vets and Retirees?
    3. Can my retired military spouse participate in the VBOtp?
    4. Do you know where I can retrieve copies of my military records?
    5. I've been a veteran for many years, can I participate in this training?
    1. I'm retired military, can I participate in an onsite Introduction to VBOtp Briefing? - Top

    Yes. However, there are certain cases where your local base employment office may be sponsoring the onsite briefing, so be sure to contact the base sponsoring the briefing to confirm that you can attend. - Updated: September 11, 2005
    2. Is there a special VBO Training Program for Vets and Retirees? - Top

    No. Everyone has access to the same training and online resources. - Updated: September 11, 2005
    3. Can my retired military spouse participate in the VBOtp? - Top

    Yes. Provided he/she has a current retired status family member military identification card. - Updated: September 11, 2005
    4. Do you know where I can retrieve copies of my military records? - Top

    We sure do:

    Online: http://www.archives.gov/

    By US Postal Mail:
    The National Archives and Records Administration
    8601 Adelphi Road
    College Park, MD 20740-6001

    By Telephone:
    1-866-272-6272
    or
    1-86-NARA-NARA

    TDD lines:
    For College Park, MD: 301-837-0482

    By Fax:
    301-837-0483



    - Updated: September 11, 2005
    5. I've been a veteran for many years, can I participate in this training? - Top

    As long as you can provide proof of service which is typically done by providing a copy of your DD Form 214 and have been honorably discharged, you can participate in the VBOtp. - Updated: September 11, 2005

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