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Explore How States are Supporting Military Families
Across the country, states are advancing thoughtful policies, programs, and partnerships that strengthen support for military and veteran-connected families. This toolkit brings together those efforts in one shared, accessible place.
Select a state on the map to explore local initiatives, or browse the full database below to discover ideas and opportunities being activated nationwide.
Darker shaded states are a Do Your Part state.
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Minnesota Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake is open to all honorably discharged veterans for family fun with cabins, tent sites, and RV sites.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Provides special access passes to parks and recreation areas, supporting outdoor recreation, wellness, and family connection for service members, veterans, and military families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Provides access to state parks through the Empire Pass, supporting outdoor recreation, wellness, and connection for service members, veterans, and military families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
The annual residential program hosted by the Arkansas National Guard supports military children and offers them opportunities for wilderness orientation and leadership development.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Total Health encompasses eight areas of wellness of the mind, body, and soul. There is a website, resource list, and mobile app.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Provides fish and wildlife benefits for service members and veterans, supporting outdoor recreation, wellness, and quality of life.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Allows resident active-duty service members serving in a combat zone to access fishing licenses, supporting recreation and connection during service.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Allows eligible service members to access hunting and fishing licenses at nonresident or adjusted rates, supporting affordability and recreational access.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Allows resident active-duty service members on leave to hunt or fish without a license, supporting rest, recreation, and family connection during leave periods.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Provides hunting and fishing benefits, supporting outdoor recreation, wellness, and quality of life for service members, veterans, and military families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Provides hunting, fishing, and combination license benefits for active-duty and reserve component service members, supporting outdoor recreation, wellness, and quality of life.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Provides access to big game hunting licenses for resident service members and their families, supporting outdoor recreation and family connection.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Provides access to general hunting and fishing licenses for active-duty service members, supporting recreation and quality of life.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Specialized Pricing for Military Personnel in South Carolina
Provides specialized pricing for outdoor recreation licenses and services, supporting access, wellness, and quality of life for military personnel and their families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Rhode Island Hunting and Fishing Benefits
Provides hunting and fishing benefits, supporting outdoor recreation, wellness, and quality of life for service members, veterans, and military families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Allows resident service members to access antlerless deer licenses, supporting recreational opportunities and quality of life.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Allows nonresident active-duty service members stationed in the state to access resident fishing privileges, supporting recreation and quality of life.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Active Duty Service Members, Ohio Hunting and Fishing License Benefits
Provides hunting and fishing license benefits for active-duty service members, supporting recreation, wellness, and quality of life.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Allows service members on leave to hunt, fish, or trap small game without a license, supporting rest, recreation, and family connection during leave periods.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Allows resident service members to access deer gun licenses without a lottery, supporting recreation and continuity during military service.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
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