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Military Services Homepage
Featured Content November 2024
Current information for Maine Veterans about events around the state, changes in Togus open hours, and more.

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Family Military Leave
Featured Content July 2024
Maine law allows you to take unpaid leave from work when one of your family members is deployed.  Here are the requirements:

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How to Apply for Veterans Compensation or Pension
July 2022
There are many good online resources to help you file a VA benefits claim.

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Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act
July 2022
Introduction The Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 is a law that may allow many combat-injured veterans to claim a refund or credit from the IRS.

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Benefits for Veterans and Their Families in State & Local Government Jobs
July 2022
If You or Your Spouse Have Been in the Armed Services You May Get Special Benefits When Applying for a State Job Maine gives benefits to some former members of the armed services and thei

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Maine Homestead Exemption for Veterans
July 2022
General Maine Homestead Exemption

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Social Security and VA Electronic Payments
December 2018
What does the electronic benefits system mean for me? Starting on  May 1, 2013 all Social Security and VA benefits recipients will get their benefits electronically. Paper checks will no

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Tuition Benefits for the Families of Maine Veterans
December 2018
Families of certain military veterans can attend a state-supported Maine college or vocational school tuition-free. This does not apply, however, to all veterans' families.

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What Happens to Your Professional or Occupational Licenses When You Get Called to Active Duty?
December 2018
Maine law gives certain protections if you are in the National Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserve.  These rules apply when you are called to active duty for more than 30 days.

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What Happens to Your Job If You Get Called to Active Duty or Required Military Training?
December 2018
Maine Law Maine law protects you when you are in the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces and receive orders.

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Military Training Qualifying for a Professional License
December 2018
Are you a veteran considering applying for a Maine Professional license?  Your military training may help!

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Maine’s Service Members’ Civil Relief Act
December 2018
There are two laws the protect service members who will have a hard time participating in a court or administrative proceeding because of their military duties. They are:

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Maine National Guard Education Assistance Program
December 2018
Maine National Guard members may be eligible for full tuition at a state college or university. Learn about the requirements here.

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Maine Laws Supporting Military Servicemembers, Veterans and their Families
December 2018
Introduction Many people with connections to the U.S. Military are unaware of current laws that are meant to help them cope with the sacrifices of military service.  Are you:

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Parents on Active Duty: Legal Considerations
December 2018
Your rights as a parent do not stop when you are in the military and called to active duty.

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Military Retirement Pay and the Collection of Child and Spousal Support
December 2018
Federal and State Law Federal and state law allow money from military retirement pay to be withheld to meet most child support and spousal support (alimony) obligations.

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Protection from Abuse Actions in Maine: Special Considerations When the Defendant is in the Military
December 2018
Maine has a protection from abuse (PFA) law for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking.

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Servicemembers and Veterans of any State Get Reduced Tution in Maine
November 2018
In-state tuition rates for all servicemembers and veterans.
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